As we gear up for this weekend’s NFL Conference Championships, we plan to take a look at some of the intriguing players and plots among the Steelers/Jets and Packers/Bears. Today we highlight New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes.
Holmes was drafted by the Steelers in 2006 in the first round. He was both a receiver and a punt returner. Holmes went on to become the Super Bowl MVP in 2009, when he caught the game winning TD with 35 seconds left in the 4th quarter to give the Steelers their 6th Super Bowl title. It was one of the most amazing receptions in Super Bowl history, as he had to balance himself and make a tip-toed, far-reaching catch!
In April, after a number of off the field issues including a violation of the NFL’s substance abuse policy, the Steelers traded Holmes to the Jets for a 5th round draft pick. Given his Super Bowl performance and some impressive games over his years as a Steeler, the news stunned the sports world. The NFL handed down a 4 game suspension to Holmes because of his substance abuse violation at the beginning of the season. Holmes became eligible to play for the NY Jets on October 11th against the Vikings.
Through twelve games, Holmes had 52 receptions for 746 yards. While those may not be eye-popping stats, it is his ability to make clutch plays that makes Holmes so valuable. Just like the Super Bowl catch that earned him MVP status, Holmes made another unforgettable big play in last week’s divisional game vs. the top seeded Patriots. The game was still close, as the Patriots had just scored to make it 14-11. On third down early in the 4th quarter, Holmes made an incredible TD reception, managing to get his knee down in the end zone while extending his body in an extraordinary display of control and athleticism!
The Jets defeated the Steelers 22-17 in Week 15 at Heinz field. Once again, Gang Green will head back to the land of the twirling “Terrible Towels”. Will Santonio Holmes, the ultimate clutch player, have one of his unforgettable performances that change the outcome of the game? Will his play be one of vengeance, where he stuns the Steelers into wishing they had not traded him? Or will the Steelers shut Holmes down and feel validated by their decision to rid themselves of the controversial WR? Tune in Sunday and watch as Holmes’ intriguing story unfolds in this AFC Conference Championship game!
Click Here to See Holmes’ Amazing TD Reception vs. the Patriots
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