Antwaan Randle El Says He Was Promised A Shot At Being The Steelers No.3 WR

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  1. BigBlueBruiser

    BigBlueBruiser Guest

    Wide Receiver Antwaan Randle El said his decision to return to the Steelers wasn't only because of his familarity with the organization that drafted him in 2002. According to Randle El, getting the opportuinity to become the team's No. 3 receiver helped make his decision easier. "We just talked about being No. 3," Randle El said today at the Steelers practice facility after signing a three-year contract. "Certainly if Hines (Ward) or Santonio (Holmes) goes down then, of course, being outside. But the focus is being the No. 3 receiver right now. That's what I want to do and certainly be productive at it." Randle El played in 64 games with the Steelers from 2002-2005 and is best known for his 43-yard touchdown pass to Hines Ward to clinch the Super Bowl XL victory over Seattle.

    Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
     
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    BigBlueBruiser, Mar 9, 2010
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  2. Roy31

    Roy31 Hall Of Famer

    He's dreaming if he thinks he's going to be the #3 WR.
     
    Roy31, Mar 9, 2010
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  3. Crowned

    Crowned Doesn't give a shit.

    He was lied to. Mike Wallace >>>>>>>>
     
    Crowned, Mar 9, 2010
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  4. Jihad Joe

    Jihad Joe Life to Infidels

    Someone doesnt get jokes
     
    Jihad Joe, Mar 10, 2010
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  5. Lord_Joe

    Lord_Joe Smiley Bugger

    I hate this guy. Freaking trick plays.
     
    Lord_Joe, Mar 10, 2010
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  6. markaz

    markaz Resident Cards Fan Staff Member

    Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes, Limas Sweed, Mike Wallace, Antwaan Randle El. :icon_eek: Every team should have such a group to choose from.
     
    markaz, Mar 10, 2010
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  7. 86WARD

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    X
     
    86WARD, Mar 10, 2010
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  8. 86WARD

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    Don't think so Antwan. Be happy you're on a roster and a #4.
     
    86WARD, Mar 10, 2010
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  9. markaz

    markaz Resident Cards Fan Staff Member

    So what's up with Randle El, Ward? At 3 years, $7MM somebody likes him.
     
    markaz, Mar 10, 2010
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  10. 86WARD

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    I love him as a #4. He's not really going to be super productive, his numbers have consistently been the 35-50 catch 350-500 yard guy. If he continues that production as a 4, I'm happy. Wallace is way better then Randle El so there's no shot at him taking that spot from Mike. He's not going to be productive on special teams, but he's a veteran receiver who could bring some production to the table.

    Holmes, Ward, Wallace, Randle El, Battle, Sweed. Not to mention Miller. If Sweed were to work out his mental issues and whatever else he has going on, that crop could be deadly...
     
    86WARD, Mar 10, 2010
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  11. markaz

    markaz Resident Cards Fan Staff Member

    Forgot about Miller. Good God you guys are loaded in the receiving position. Is Randle El a possible exit strategy for Sweed?
     
    markaz, Mar 10, 2010
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  12. K Train

    K Train Do You Honeycutt?

    hes a shadow of his former self...he may have been promised a shot, but he wont beat out wallace....theres no way. he'll get a shot and be outperformed and lose that job
     
    K Train, Mar 10, 2010
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  13. CStevenson13

    CStevenson13 1st Stringer

    At this point he should be smart enough to look at the roster and understand he is not better then Ward, Holmes and Wallace, competitive spirit or not.
     
    CStevenson13, Mar 10, 2010
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