Hines Ward's fellow wide receivers call him "Papa Smurf" because of his age — he turned 33 Sunday — and playing experience.
Monday, the Steelers met with a wide receiver who has a couple of years on Ward.
Joey Galloway became the first free agent to visit the Steelers, and the 14-year veteran could fill a void left by the departure of Nate Washington.
Washington, who signed with the Tennessee Titans last week, stretched the field and gave the Steelers a deep threat as their No. 3 wide receiver. Galloway could serve the same role if his age (37) and a foot injury that limited him to nine games last season have not compromised his speed. Continue
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