If the Pittsburgh Steelers are in NFL purgatory, Hines Ward sits in Hall of Fame purgatory. Stuck in the middle ground of annual semifinalist, unable to get over the hump to the finalist list. For a 10th-straight season, Ward will fail to make Canton, and his chances are seemingly running out. The reality is that if Ward ever gets in, it’ll be a decade from now on the Senior Committee. But if there’s any chance for him to make it on the modern era ballot, it could come in 2027. Which means Steelers’ fans must start rooting for Torry Holt.
Steelers Fans Who Love Hines Ward Should Root For Torry Holt First