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Originally Posted by James Steele Hines Ward (who is a fucking beast) is a dirty player and shit-talking son of a bitch.

While I have heard a couple players say this, I have never heard a "talking head" say that this is true. Is he a VERY intense player? Absolutely. But I honestly don't believe he is dirty. And he shit-talks his own QB as much if not more than his opponents.

James Harrison has had his fair share of legal issues and his handling of the new fines and stuff (which are complete bullshit, but he handled it like a violent retard).

Off the field, yes, I forgot about his couple issues. On the field, I do believe he is being singled out. In several games, the referees were taking flags out of their pockets any time he got within 5 yards of the QB. Also, when the NFL reduces a fine that they handed out 6-8 weeks prior, it makes me think they were attempting to make it look like they weren't giving disperate treatment to him.

I do know that a lot of the shit-talk probably results from having to deal with the Baltimore Ravens who have OJ Simpson II and other shitheads on their team. I just can't stand stupid shit talk for the sake of having a public dick measuring contest.

Yes, sometimes the Steelers get into these, but far and away more often, they aren't the ones starting it. Does that make it right? No. Do I wish they'd just let their gameplay do the talking? Absolutely.