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WR Santonio Holmes (Super Bowl XLIII MVP)

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Holmes flourishes in reduced role
By John Harris
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Sometimes, you have to take a step back to go forward.

Santonio Holmes approached his third NFL season with high individual expectations that have since been replaced by team goals.

Taking one for the team, Holmes, who led the Steelers in receiving yards, yards per catch and touchdown receptions last season, is displaying a new, mature side to his game.

His numbers are down, but his enthusiasm is sky high. His acceptance of a reduced role behind Hines Ward in the passing game is genuine and much-needed for an offense that looks to be catching fire at the right time.

"I kept telling (quarterback) Ben (Roethlisberger), I kept telling the coaches I want to be the guy you go to on third down. 'If Hines is not open, Coach, throw me the ball,'" said Holmes, who finished second to Ward in receptions, touchdown receptions and receiving yards this season. "I want to be the one to make the plays."

Holmes never played bigger than he did in Sunday's 35-24 win over San Diego in a divisional playoff game at Heinz Field. Ironically, his most important play since joining the Steelers occurred on special teams.

When he took a punt return a franchise playoff-record 67 yards to the house in the first quarter to tie the score, 7-7, Holmes clearly understood the significance of his act.

"That's the play that sparked this team," said Holmes, who has enough confidence for 10 players. "If you can get a punt return or a special teams touchdown, that's what starts this team to believing."
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Harris: Holmes stars in reduced role - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
 
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I got mixed emotions about this...

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cincibuck;1382742; said:
did anyone else see Wilhelm walk up to Holmes after Santonio's TD return and give him a hand shake? Class act.
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fourteenandoh;1380327; said:
someone told me they saw him get a high five from a charger after the punt return. anyone see this?

btw, that charger was wilhelm
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AJHawkfan;1381450; said:
Yeah, I saw this. Wilhelm definitely slapped him five after the return. Pretty cool gesture from Wilhelm.......
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Nope.
 
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