Ward remains 'heartbeat' of Steelers offense

Call him small, call him slow, call him (gasp!) a possession receiver. Draw a connection between the 32nd birthday he celebrated in March and the career-low 10.3 yards he averaged per catch last season. Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward thrives on doubt. He needs to be questioned. He needs to be dissed. He needs to be reminded that he is neither the biggest guy nor the fastest guy -- and not exactly the youngest, either. Continue