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Vis
05-10-2011, 01:41 PM
And he's on NFL radio right now

Vis
05-10-2011, 01:45 PM
Says it hurt to leave Pittsburgh and that he cried after last game.

El-Gonzo Jackson
05-10-2011, 01:48 PM
He got his wish, he got paid by the Jets and got out of town before we won another SB. Great career, hopefully he's got a healthy retirement to look forward to.

fansince'76
05-10-2011, 01:50 PM
Best of luck to Faneca in his retirement.

HometownGal
05-10-2011, 01:56 PM
Though I was pretty pissed at his attitude his last season here, I wish Big Red all the best. :drink:

Warner - gone.
Boldin - gone.
Faneca - gone.

Not much left in Arizona. If Wiz doesn't make at least a valiant effort to win the NFCW this season - if there is a season - his head might be on the chopping block.

Vis
05-10-2011, 02:02 PM
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11130/1145496-100.stm

Alan Faneca, the greatest guard in Steelers history, announced his retirement today.

Faneca, 35, made nine Pro Bowls and was selected to the Steelers' 75th Anniversary all-time team. He played his first 10 seasons with the Steelers before signing as a free agent with the New York Jets in 2008. He played two years with the Jets and last season with the Arizona Cardinals.

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7willBheaven
05-10-2011, 02:34 PM
I knew it was coming very soon...within a season or so at most. He lost a few steps the last couple of years. While he could have provided the Steelers with another couple years solid play...it was a smart move not to sign him to the big long term deal he wanted. It would be awesome to see him sign a 1 day deal (once teams can do so) and retire a Steeler though. HOF for sure. Thanks for all the years you put in Alan.

SteelerFanInStl
05-10-2011, 05:01 PM
He's basically been retired the last 2 seasons.

GitNoLuv
05-10-2011, 07:07 PM
HOF for sure.

Not likely. Probably not ever. Ever hear of a guy named Dermontti Dawson? The Hall of Farce isn't likely to put him or other as/more deserving candidates in when they still have flashy QB's and HB's that aren't in.

Moose
05-10-2011, 07:27 PM
He was a heck of a player while in the Black/Gold, his career after leaving went straight down. I guess his year with the Cards would make you think of retiring-- best of luck Faneca !

86WARD
05-10-2011, 07:31 PM
I heard a stat today that almost 75% of all the Steelers runs in one way or another went behind Faneca...

Devilsdancefloor
05-10-2011, 07:51 PM
he was awesome guard, but his last year he was here he made me sour about him. i wish him the best of luck in retirement! as far as the hall well there are way to many in front of him. plus he wasnt flashy enough for them.

tube517
05-10-2011, 08:01 PM
He should've taken the pay cut and gotten his 2nd ring but he bitched and moaned about not getting paid. Well, we see why, he was average at best in his last 3 seasons.

But, good luck to Faneca in your post-retirement life. You were a great Steeler.

st33lersguy
05-10-2011, 08:18 PM
Thus an official end to a great career. He deserves to be a first ballot HOFer

JayC
05-10-2011, 08:34 PM
he was awesome in his prime. wish him the best.

7willBheaven
05-10-2011, 08:54 PM
Not likely. Probably not ever. Ever hear of a guy named Dermontti Dawson? The Hall of Farce isn't likely to put him or other as/more deserving candidates in when they still have flashy QB's and HB's that aren't in.

Dawson WILL get in. This is the bad thing about the HOF...there are soooooooooooooooo many worthy guys...some that played 40 yrs ago some 5 yrs ago...but they only let so many in...and it can take decades for some to get in...but the ones who deserve it will...in due time.

zulater
05-10-2011, 09:18 PM
Congragulations on a great career Alan, glad you were part of the Steelers orginazation for the best of your years!

KeiselPower99
05-14-2011, 04:33 PM
Faneca was one of my favorite players and hated to see him leave after the 07 season. But he was over due for a big let down in his career and it hit this past season. If you notice Kemo pulls alot and that was the Faneca way.

Bluecoat96
05-15-2011, 12:08 AM
You know, for the right price....oh never mind.:tongue1:

God speed, Big Red.