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Who are your Top 5 Steelers of all time?

Here's my take:

5. Jack Lambert

4. Troy Polamalu

3. Joe Greene

2. The Bus

1. Hines Ward

There are certainly many others that could be placed on this list but the rationale for this specific fanpost is that many Steeler fans' #1 player would be Hines Ward. He is everything that embodies not only Steeler football but the general identity of the region's people: hard work, perseverance, toughness, and resiliency. It would certainly be a day of mourning when he isn't wearing Black n' Gold.

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I don’t mean most important but favorite (otherwise Big Ben makes the list….who is in my top 10 favorite players)

by WVUColumbus on Feb 11, 2012 10:12 AM EST reply actions  

Top 5 Favorites of All Time:

5. Rocky Bleier
4. Lynn Swann
3. Troy Polamalu
2. Mel Blount
1. Hines Ward

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Feb 11, 2012 10:49 AM EST reply actions  

Hello: Terry Bradshaw

Without him, you can subtract 3 or 4 Lombardi trophies.

by Billy52 on Feb 11, 2012 11:15 AM EST reply actions  

Question had nothing to do with performance...

…it was about favorites. Not everything has to be reduced to wins/losses.

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Feb 11, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

No, it’s about which players are your favorite.

Who are your Top 5 Steelers of all time?

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Feb 12, 2012 10:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Agree Wholeheartedly about Ham

Incredible student of the game and player. Not a media draw like Lambert, but quietly did his job with excellence. An integral part of the 70ies SB runs and a Steeler great all the way.

Bound to cover just a little more ground.

by Steeliver on Feb 11, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions  

1. Mel Blount
2. Franco Harris
3. Hines Ward
4. Troy Polamalu
5. Jack Lambert

I have several could-be-tied-for’s but like the organization, I made tough decisions. lol

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

"Oh... you're a northerner. What exactly do they call 'you people' from Pittsburgh?" "They just call us LUCKY."

by 1BlkGldFan on Feb 11, 2012 11:48 AM EST reply actions  

Steeler Mount Rushmore......Too many favs for only 5 and hard for those of us who remember the 70's as well

Has to have Mean Joe on the list as he (and Noll) were the pioneers of the modern Steeler Era of dominance. He was the initial spark. Given that…..my personal fab 5 would be.

Greene
Swannie
Lambert
Hines
Troy

by ToonaSteel on Feb 11, 2012 12:30 PM EST reply actions  

and 20 other honorable mentions! :)

by ToonaSteel on Feb 11, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions  

Absolutely. The 70’s make it tough… Mike Webster, LC Greenwood, Ham, Shell, Rocky, Bradshaw, Banizack etc. Then trying to fit Gregg Lloyd in there…

We need a bigger mountain.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

"Oh... you're a northerner. What exactly do they call 'you people' from Pittsburgh?" "They just call us LUCKY."

by 1BlkGldFan on Feb 11, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Players Only?

If not, I’d want to put Chuck Noll somewhere in there. He was instrumental in taking a bunch of losers and making them into multiple SB winners. Went about it in a quiet, workmanlike fashion. Steeler all the way.

Bound to cover just a little more ground.

by Steeliver on Feb 11, 2012 12:46 PM EST reply actions  

Greene, Blount, Woodson, Bradshaw, Harris

by zach katz on Feb 11, 2012 1:01 PM EST reply actions  

hmmm

I don’t know if I have a top 5 but it might be:

5) Rocky Bleier
4) Hines Ward
3) Joe Greene
2) Troy
1) Jam Ham

To be honest, there are too many great Steelers and this runs into the Mount Rushmore issue. I am not all that comfortable for ranking them especially as their eras were so different and there are just too many to evaluate properly.

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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Feb 11, 2012 1:49 PM EST reply actions  

Since I am young it is going to be recent guys for me but in order it is

5. Antonio Brown
4. Alan Faneca
3. Ike Taylor
2. Troy Polamalu
1. Hines Ward

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by seton hall and steelers on Feb 11, 2012 2:13 PM EST reply actions  

Top 5 +5

10 – The Bus
9 – Mel Blount
8 – Jack Ham
7 – Aaron Smith
6 – Troy
5 – Greg Lloyd
4 – Mean Joe
3 – Big Ben
2 – Hines Ward
1 – Jack Lambert

"you will hardly know who I am or what I mean"-Walt Whitman

by Pittsblitz56 on Feb 11, 2012 2:20 PM EST reply actions  

Huh, no Ben??

My Top 5:
1. Jack Lambert
2. Hines Ward
3. Ben Roethlisberger
4. Troy Polamalu
5. Jerome Bettis

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 11, 2012 2:21 PM EST reply actions  

Top 5 Teams:

1. 2008
2. 1974
3. 1976
4. 1995
5. 2010

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 11, 2012 2:23 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Since I’m young I’m going to have to go with these guys (in no particular order):

LaMarr Woodley
Big Ben
Maurkice Pouncey
Antonio Brown
Troy Polamalu

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Feb 11, 2012 2:32 PM EST reply actions  

Top 5 Coaches/OCs:

1. Cowher
2. Noll
3. LeBeau
4. Tomlin
5. Whiz

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 11, 2012 2:39 PM EST reply actions  

Cowher over Emperor Chaz the 1st?

C’mon, really?

Bound to cover just a little more ground.

by Steeliver on Feb 11, 2012 2:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Its, favorites...

…not most successful.

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Feb 11, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

exactly!

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 11, 2012 9:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Just trying to stir up some discussion...

& wondering why you chose the Chin over the Chaz. Personality? Scheme? Coaching Style? (again, not trying to put you on the spot, or make any type of judgement, just for discussion’s sake)

Bound to cover just a little more ground.

by Steeliver on Feb 12, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Chaz-Tomlin-Chin….

Chaz wins because he never had to deal with FA…

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 12, 2012 1:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Why Tomlin over The Chin?

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 12, 2012 8:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Success in big games. (playoffs).

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 13, 2012 5:03 AM EST up reply actions  

Also, the flexibility to adapt the game to what we have instead of being hell bent on running 75% of the time. As Tomlin said when FWP was saying we weren’t playing “Steeler football” “Steeler football is winning”.

I don’t hate Cowher or anything, he’s obviously pretty damn good, I just prefer Tomlin and think that his big game success is special (2-0 in the AFCCG 1-1 in the SB)

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 13, 2012 5:13 AM EST up reply actions  

My brother personally knows Cowher, and I have also met him on several occasions, so that I why I chose him

Chuck Noll’s style of coaching never really appealed to me, but I don’ t know as much about him as I do about Cowher. I reserve my judgement on Tomlin until I see a little bit more coaching experience. Not sure what to think about him yet.

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 12, 2012 3:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Cool!

I’ll bet Coach C is a real kick! He’s the guy out of the three that I would rather have a few beers around a campfire with.

Noll always seemed a bit socially awkward & kind of a cold fish, but he’ll always be my favorite because the way he turned the franchise around.

Ditto on Tomlin as far as waiting to see. Like what he’s done (& not done) so far tho’.

Bound to cover just a little more ground.

by Steeliver on Feb 12, 2012 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Ive only been a fan since 2002

So I’ll go with:

5. Jerome Bettis
4. Hines Ward
3. Ben Roethlisberger
2. Joey Porter
1. Lamarr Woodley

Formerly known as Steeler_

BTSC's token Kiwi fan. That means I'm a New Zealander. Yes, that small country next to Australia....no we are not part of Australia

by Michael Hewitt on Feb 11, 2012 2:40 PM EST reply actions  

I’m feeling the Woodley love.

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Feb 11, 2012 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Just his personality, work ethic, performance and general love and loyalty to the Steelers makes him my all time favorite right now

Formerly known as Steeler_

BTSC's token Kiwi fan. That means I'm a New Zealander. Yes, that small country next to Australia....no we are not part of Australia

by Michael Hewitt on Feb 11, 2012 3:24 PM EST up reply actions  

I agree, though Hines is still #1

but LaMarr is right up there for me too. The biggest thing that made me a fan is he played out his entire rookie contract, making just above leage minimum until last year, even though he was outperforming it. Instead of holding out and whining for more money, he stayed quiet, worked hard, and EARNED his big contract.

by NW86 on Feb 11, 2012 7:41 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Feb 11, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

The quietly dominant ones will always be my favorites

LC Greenwood
Randy Grossman
John Stallworth (maybe not really unsung, but always seemed to be overshadowed by Swann)
Jack Ham
Chuck Noll

All these guys (at least in my perception of them) quietly went about their business of winning and striving for excellence. I think most of them also played / coached for the Steelers for their entire NFL career & that counts for a lot to me as well. Heath and Redman seem to be made of the same stuff.

Bound to cover just a little more ground.

by Steeliver on Feb 11, 2012 3:00 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

Randy Grossman is probably the most under-rated and overlooked Steeler of all time.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

"Oh... you're a northerner. What exactly do they call 'you people' from Pittsburgh?" "They just call us LUCKY."

by 1BlkGldFan on Feb 11, 2012 6:40 PM EST up reply actions  

+7 and Rec'd (but only if you add Hoke to the list)

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Feb 11, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions  

Right on and consider it done

“D’oh!” on me for missing him. Hoke was a outstanding NT who also quietly kicked ass. Always in the shadow of Fat Casey (and that’s quite a shadow), but was great in his own right.
Man, I wish that he was still in the mix.

Bound to cover just a little more ground.

by Steeliver on Feb 12, 2012 10:46 AM EST up reply actions  

Can I get an additional 18 spots? 5 is tough!

5. Joe Greene
4. Jerome Bettis
3. John Stallworth
2. Lynn Swann
1. Jack Lambert

"Roethlisbeger didn't win those Super Bowls." (Pats fan)
"Did you watch XLIII?"
"No"
"Stop talking."

by Steeler fan of MN on Feb 11, 2012 3:06 PM EST reply actions  

The list to beat all other lists:

5. Alonzo Jackson
4. Ricardo Colclough
3. Troy Edwards
2. Todd Fordham
1. Todd Peterson

Those who can...do.
Those who can't... post on message boards using a screen name boasting the name of those who can.

by Craig Sager's Wardrobe on Feb 11, 2012 5:26 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

What’s funny is players like that, I don’t even remember what they did wrong. They are completely forgotten to me until someone brings them up. It’s like they never existed.

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 11, 2012 9:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Nnnnnnope. Not so much.

Lameass was the anti-Hines. Instead of “The ’lil Receiver that Could” he was “The Big Flop that Couldn’t”
Sigh.

Bound to cover just a little more ground.

by Steeliver on Feb 12, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Did any of the guys he mentioned have even one solid season? Well, Gay’s had at least one

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 18, 2012 11:34 PM EST up reply actions  

5-Hines Ward
4-James Farrior
3-Dermontti Dawson
2-Franco Harris
1-Greg Lloyd

by Jimiam on Feb 11, 2012 7:02 PM EST reply actions  

The Steelers were the worst team in football for 40 years.

Nothing happens if not for Joe Greene and his passion and will to win.

by jedmiller71 on Feb 11, 2012 7:30 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Again...

…the question was “favorites”, not who was the defining player, the catalyst of the team’s success, or best position player.

United we Stand, melded like Steel
To Roger Goodell, We'll never Yield.

by PaVaSteeler on Feb 11, 2012 7:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Hmmm fair point, in that case:
5.Ben
4.Lambert
3.Hines
2.Troy
1.Greene
I really wish I could plug in Lambert and Greene into today’s game. They would probably be kicked outta the NFL by week 2.

by jedmiller71 on Feb 11, 2012 7:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

5-Woodson (I know, he left Pittsburgh, but they simply didn’t offer him a competitive deal. He was my favorite until that time and still makes my top 5)
4-Woodley
3-Bettis
2-Polamalu
1-HINES WARD

by NW86 on Feb 11, 2012 7:45 PM EST reply actions  

Man that was tough to list just 5!

a few honorable mentions:
Greg Lloyd
Levon Kirkland
Brett Keisel
Carnell Lake
Ike Taylor

Huh, just realized 9 of my top 10 play/played defense. Guess that shouldn’t be a surprise!

by NW86 on Feb 11, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

yes levon

300 pounds of buck fury!

by lloyd95 on Feb 11, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

lol

Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."

by YankeeCarp on Feb 11, 2012 9:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, it would be a good game. Mini Bears 24, Giants 14.

by lloyd95 on Feb 11, 2012 10:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I can’t only mention players that I saw play during my life time, so excuse the old school snubbin’s

No particular order

Ben
Lipps
Lloyd
Carnell
Hines.

And since I believe in balance

O’Donnell
David Johnson
O’Donnell
Suisham
tie O’Donnell/ Johnson

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 11, 2012 9:08 PM EST reply actions  

My Favorites

1. G Lloyd
2. MJ Greene
3. Troy Woodson
4. Bus
5. Hines
5a. Swann
6. Benshaw

by lloyd95 on Feb 11, 2012 9:58 PM EST reply actions  

Ben and Terry have a very similar playing style...ever notice that and Hines and Swannie looked so similar also?

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 11, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions  

ben and terry yes (hence benshaw)

but I think Hines and Swann are nearly opposite in their styles – except for being winners.

by lloyd95 on Feb 11, 2012 10:04 PM EST up reply actions  

but Swan went over the middle alot, just like Hines. I don't know how much they ever asked him to block

(i’m thinking not so much-since the O-line was so much better in those days).

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 11, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Swann w was fluid, poetry in motion. Graceful. On his best days, he did not touch anything besides the ground and the ball.

Hines wasn’t in the game unless he earholed a linebacker or ran over a defensive back.

by lloyd95 on Feb 11, 2012 10:25 PM EST up reply actions  

4 that I loved but went all Neil Young on me (burn out, not fade away)

1. Kendrell Bell
2. Bananas Foster
3. Fu
4. Merriweather/Chad Brown

by lloyd95 on Feb 11, 2012 10:00 PM EST reply actions  

#4

Frenchie?

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by Cold_Old_Steelers_Fan on Feb 12, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions  

5 that were near constant disappointments

1. Eric Greene
2. Plax
3. Walt Abercrombie (maybe he needed fitch?)
4. LImas (when my 3d son messes up at home I ask him if he’s going Limas on me)
5. Santonio (big player on the field, big playa off the field)

by lloyd95 on Feb 11, 2012 10:03 PM EST reply actions  

LOL when I play pickup football we refer to a bad drop simply as a “Limas” in our best panicky Bill Hilgrove impression.

by jedmiller71 on Feb 11, 2012 10:31 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

Best on the field:

QB-Ben
WR-Ward, Santonio, Stallworth
Tight End-Heath
O-Line-Faneca
Hartings
Kolb
Starks
Pouncey
RB-Harris

OLB-Joey Porter, Harrison
ILB MLB-Jack Lambert, James Farrior
Safety-Blount and Troy
CB-Woodson and Clark

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 11, 2012 10:20 PM EST reply actions  

Ben is great

but I’d take Bradshaw any day over him. People forget that Bradshaw had 1 league MVP and 2 SB MVP’s to go along with a 4-0 mark on getting rings.

Both are great, but I’d go old school.

Pouncey right now is the 4th best Center we’ve had. Gotta go with Webster, Dirt, and Hartings before Pouncey. He needs to 1) stay healthy, and 2) do it for a long time before he cracks even the top 3 at that position.

by lkwdsteel on Feb 13, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions  

For me?

By far Jerome Bettis. I love Harrison too. What an absolute beast. Talking about striking fear in all opponents. That’s Harrison 100%.

by Nate36bus on Feb 12, 2012 5:33 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

1 HEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAATH MILLER
2 Bettis
3 Ike Taylor
4 Kordell Stewart
5 Kemo Van O

by Sch Lotan on Feb 12, 2012 7:18 AM EST reply actions  

Kordell? Nice.

Do you mean Kemo (as in K.O Matu, like Simms says) or the actual Kimo…as in Kimo Von Oelhoffen?

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 12, 2012 7:43 AM EST up reply actions  

Kemo Van Oelhoffen

just the name make him sound BAD

by Sch Lotan on Feb 12, 2012 8:15 AM EST up reply actions  

oh….That’s who I thought But it’s “Kimo” not “Kemo”

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 12, 2012 8:36 AM EST up reply actions  

“Kemo” is a name in which, if confused with Kimo, is bordering on sacrilege..

Can I get some hot sauce for my doughnut?

by FrankWyt on Feb 12, 2012 8:37 AM EST up reply actions  

Top 5 Coolest Steeler NAMES

1. Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala
2. Frenchy Fuqua
3. Kemo Van Oelhoffen
4. Tunch Ilkin
5. Bubby Brister

Stay thirsty my friends.

by SteelerMessican on Feb 12, 2012 8:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Good list of names...

and I agree whole heartedly with #1. I can’t even say his name without hearing Chris Berman shouting “He’s one BAAAAD Ma’afala!!!” inside my head.
My list:
1. Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala
2. Kimo Von Oelhoffen
3. Bam Morris
4. Dermonti Dawson
5. Troy Polamalu

by NW86 on Feb 12, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions  

THere was a Lupe Sanchez?

If there was, MY BAD. He definitely makes the list. Especially since my father in law is name Guadalupe.

Stay thirsty my friends.

by SteelerMessican on Feb 13, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Messican's 2 sense

1. Joe Greene (His fierceness laid the foundation for a DYNASTY)
2. Jack Lambert (continued what Joe Greene started)
3. Rod Woodson (He should be on EVERYONE’s list. If you saw him play, you’d agree)
4. Lynn Swann (Tough as nails, for a ballet dancer)
5. Troy Polamalu (Love me some playmakers)

Stay thirsty my friends.

by SteelerMessican on Feb 12, 2012 8:26 AM EST reply actions  

GOT to add Bubby Brister

Even though he couldnt play worth sh-t, something about him made you LOVE having him on your team.

Stay thirsty my friends.

by SteelerMessican on Feb 12, 2012 8:36 AM EST up reply actions  

sh-t

I still remember Bubby saying that’s how happy he was (on live TV) after beating the Oilers in OT on new Year’s Eve, 1989.

by Steeler Fan in Saudi on Feb 12, 2012 1:23 PM EST up reply actions  

The earliest Steeler games I can remember are from the 1984 postseason…primarily getting killed by Miami, so my list starts from there.

Greg Lloyd
Troy Polamalu
Heath Miller
Hines Ward
Levon Kirkland

by pistil_stamen on Feb 12, 2012 1:33 PM EST reply actions  

great question- hard to answer.

but i’ll try:

1. Jack Lambert
2. Greg Lloyd
3. Troy Polamalu
4. Joe Greene
5. Joey Porter

Total bad-ass intimidators that play the Steeler Way.

by crosby87 on Feb 12, 2012 1:59 PM EST reply actions  

...hole

Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII

by SteeladyinVA on Feb 12, 2012 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

In no particular order

Jerome Bettis
Terry Bradshaw
Rocky Bleier
Jack Ham
Chuck Knoll

by jharmon64 on Feb 12, 2012 6:20 PM EST reply actions  

Too hard a question

Even just limiting it to guys I’ve seen play (1990 on) I couldn’t limit myself to only five. So I’ll throw out the five guys who made me proudest to be a Steeler fan.

Greg Lloyd
Hines Ward
Jerome Bettis
James Harrison
Joey Porter
Carnell Lake
Brett Keisel
Dermonti Dawson

See I just can’t do it. Here’s one my favorite Steelers who weren’t huge stars.

James Farrior
Ernie Mills
Isaac Redman
Deshea Townsend
Dan Kreider

by furthur56 on Feb 12, 2012 8:24 PM EST reply actions  

Troy-lovers take note.

Troy is a great player but, if you compare his stats to those of former Steeler great Donnie Shell, he really doesn’t stack up too well. Shell could stop the run just as well as Troy and he had a lot more interceptions.

by Billy52 on Feb 12, 2012 9:11 PM EST reply actions  

This has absolutely nothing to do with who has better stats.

"If you havin' dragon problems I feel bad for you son, I got 99 arrows but my knee took one."

by Riddlah. on Feb 12, 2012 10:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Donnie Shell

was one of the biggest hitters of all time. That man could demolish anything that came his way.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

"Oh... you're a northerner. What exactly do they call 'you people' from Pittsburgh?" "They just call us LUCKY."

by 1BlkGldFan on Feb 13, 2012 12:26 AM EST up reply actions  

This is way too hard. My 5 favorites in no particular order (I was too young to see the 70’s Steelers play, so mine are all Cowher era to present day):

Lloyd
Roethlisberger
Ward
Polamalu
Woodson

by Dr. Spaceman on Feb 12, 2012 9:45 PM EST reply actions  

the game was changed because of Blount

Lambert
Mean Joe
Blount
Ham
Polamalu

People dont realize how Mel Blount changed the game with his size, 6’3" and over 200 pounds. He had the size, physicality and speed to dominate receivers. His bump and run style literally forced the NFL to stiffen the rules on defensive players touching/bumping receivers. One of the best corners to ever play in the NFL.

by lamberts58 on Feb 13, 2012 12:25 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

+47

and just happens to be my all-time favorite.

HERE WE GO STEELERS!
"Our Father, who art in Pittsburgh, Football be thy game. Thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, at Heinz Field as it is in Heaven. Give us this day, a stellar D and forgive us our bogus fines, as we (sorta) forgive Goodell who trespasses against us. And lead us not into defeat, but deliver us a Victory. For thine is The Steelers, the power and glory of climbing the STAIRWAY TO 7."

"Oh... you're a northerner. What exactly do they call 'you people' from Pittsburgh?" "They just call us LUCKY."

by 1BlkGldFan on Feb 13, 2012 12:27 AM EST up reply actions  

Also a Hines rule!

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
--Aristotle

by steelerstyle on Feb 18, 2012 7:56 PM EST up reply actions  

yep, it was literally called the Mel Blount rule because of him.

there has never been a corner with his size with that dominance.

by lamberts58 on Feb 13, 2012 12:29 AM EST reply actions  

How about a BIG SNACK!!!

Although he does only have 9 sacks in his career think about how many less everyone else would have if Casey wasn’t in there mauling 2-3 opposing lineman at a time opening the way for the LB’s to clean up the stats! yes hes out of shape, and doesnt play every down but it would be a different Steeler world without him, one we may have to face sooner than we would like to think…

by ShamrockSteeler on Feb 13, 2012 11:06 AM EST reply actions  

50s Top 5 Pittsburgh Steelers Of All Time

5) Ben Roethlisberger
4) Terry Bradshaw
3) Joe Greene
2) Charles Henry Noll
1) Arthur J Rooney

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Feb 13, 2012 11:27 AM EST reply actions  

50s Bottom 5 Steelers Of All Time

5) Harvey Clayton (a midget DB from the 80s nicknamed “Toast”)
4) DeWayne Washington (running into the kicker?)
3) Kris Brown (Kris Miss)
2) Bruce Arians (Boo! not Bruuuuuce!)
1) Neil O’Donnell (XXX)

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Feb 13, 2012 11:31 AM EST reply actions  

50s Greatest Steeler Teams Of All Time

5) 1979 Steelers (The 70s dynasty officially peaked during the 4th quarter of XIV. Bradshaw to Stallworth twice)
4) 1976 Steelers (The Greatest Defense Of All Time)
3) 1975 Steelers (The Steel Curtain in their prime)
2) 2008 Steelers (Resilient)
1) 1978 Steelers (Chuck Noll; “We haven’t peaked yet.”)

When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen

by 5020 on Feb 13, 2012 11:36 AM EST reply actions  

50s Favorite Steelers Of All Time

6) Gary Anderson (the only Steeler who always came through during the dark days of the 80s)
5) Bubby Brister (the 89 season was my favorite Steeler team that didn’t win the Super Bowl)
4) Merrill Hoge (see above regarding 89. Merrill is also a genuinely good guy, inspirational and a friend)
3) Fast Willie Parker (the 75 yard run in XL told me the Promised Land was on the horizon)
2) Jerome Bettis (when you run the ball good things happen)
1) Jack Lambert (every Steeler draft choice should see a video of Lambert highlights before mini camp)

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by 5020 on Feb 13, 2012 11:46 AM EST reply actions  

I'm 19

So:
5. Joey Porter
4. Ben
3. LaMarr Woodley
2. Hines
Troy

by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 15, 2012 4:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

whoops

Rough draft got in here somehow

by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 15, 2012 4:50 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I'm 19

So:
5. Joey Porter-Loved his fire
4. Ben-There was a time in ‘09 offseason where I was calling for his head, but he won me back with his gritt and gunslinging. Plus he’s the first great Steelers Qb in my lifetime.
3. LaMarr Woodley-Current favorite player, though Antonio Brown is a close second (not in the top 5 yet for the sole purpose of inexperience). ‘07 was the first year I gave the draft a good look, and his name for whatever reason just had a ring to it that made me think "that’s a Steelers linebacker." I looked at his youtube reel and could not believe he was taken as low as 46. To this day I still get a rush of adrenaline when he gets a sack, which typically involves me screaming at the tv while he does his flying kick.
2. Hines-My first jersey of a non-retiree, and a guy who has been there since the early stages of my football comprehension. He really is one of the all time great Steelers, and even my Dad who was around for all of the 70s, considers Ward to be a top 5 Steeler, and that’s with performance taken into consideration. I feel as if I’ve taken 86 for granted for the past two or three years, so I really hope he gets his chance to finish with the Black and Gold, and get another shot at a ring or two.
1. Troy-What he does on the football field cannot be duplicated. The ridiculous highlight reel he has put together for us over the years, along with his unbelievable class and humility is something fans and organizations in every sport dream about. Again, it’s hard to not take him for granted (although ’07, ’09, and the end of 2010 have helped us not to), but I know even if I live to be an old, towel-waving prune, I will probably never see a more gifted athlete and quality person than Troy Polamalu.

My apologies if this posts twice

by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Feb 15, 2012 4:49 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Top 5 Steelers all time

1Joe Greene
2Jack Lambert
3Jack Ham
4Mel Blount
5Big Ben

by Richard John on Feb 17, 2012 8:46 PM EST reply actions  

My Top 5

Not in any particular order (and limiting it to 5 was diificult):

Mean Joe
Lynn Swann
James Harrison
Big Ben
Troy Polamalu

One of the great disappointments of a football game is that the cheerleaders never seem to get injured.

by samliam on Feb 17, 2012 9:02 PM EST reply actions  


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