Fed up: Steelers’ Ward says NFL is hypocritical on hits
By Zaket on December 1, 2010
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward lashed out Wednesday at the NFL for what he calls its hypocritical stance on player safety, arguing the league recently toughened its stance only because it wants to expand to an 18-game season.
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