Quote:Heath Miller retires after 11 seasons with Steelers

By Will Brinson | NFL Writer

February 19, 2016 2:19 pm ET












Heath Miller retired Friday. (USATSI)







Heath Miller called it a career on Friday, announcing his retirement after 11 years with the Steelers.
Miller, 33, was drafted by Pittsburgh in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of Virginia and spent his entire career playing for the Steelers.
"Today, I informed the Steelers of my plans to retire. I realize how extremely fortunate and grateful I am to have spent my entire career as a Pittsburgh Steeler. I would like to thank the Rooney Family, Kevin Colbert, Bill Cowher, Mike Tomlin, James Daniel and the rest of the Steelers organization for giving me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream," Miller said in a statement. "I will always cherish and value the special bonds that I formed with my teammates. It was truly an honor for me to take the field with them. I am also appreciative of my entire family and all of the coaches who helped me along the way. Additionally, I want to thank Steelers Nation, the best fans in the NFL!"

He won a pair of Lombardi Trophies with Pittsburgh and was the picture of reliability, starting 167 of 168 games during the regular season and all 15 postseason games.
Miller finishes his career first in receptions (592), receiving yards (6,569) and touchdowns (45) by a tight end in Steelers history.
He's also 69th all time in NFL history for receptions at any position.

(02-20-2016, 12:47 AM)Captain Obvious Wrote: I wonder if the Steelers fans at the game will be yelling Heath at the game next year? That's funny when they do it and it's not even him.

(02-20-2016, 10:23 AM)StrictlyBiz Wrote: It will take at least 3 or 4 games to break the habit. Jesse James and Matt Speath both being big white guys whose numbers are in the 80's get it ALL of the time. 

(02-20-2016, 10:59 AM)The Real Deal Wrote: And all these years I thought steeler fans were saying "TEEEEETH" in hopes they'd get full sets of them if they said it enough. 

(02-20-2016, 11:15 AM)GMDino Wrote: Only ONE guy I know who was looking for his "teefff".  

(02-20-2016, 11:24 AM)The Real Deal Wrote: Maybe this guy too? I still remember the day he went from a buckeye to a pile of feces. Sad day.

(02-20-2016, 11:26 AM)GMDino Wrote: No...Holmes season wasn't over and he made the play.  

(02-20-2016, 11:32 AM)The Real Deal Wrote: I guess with that criteria we shall go back to old faithful. I know y'all like this one. You know, the one that helped you get a worse draft pick?

(02-20-2016, 11:32 AM)The Real Deal Wrote: I guess with that criteria we shall go back to old faithful. I know y'all like this one. You know, the one that helped you get a worse draft pick?

(02-20-2016, 03:19 PM)6andcounting Wrote: Miller retired in good health after 11 years at the age of 33. How healthy and functioning will Burfict be at age 33? He might be able to recall his name, but writing down might prove to be too tough.

(02-20-2016, 03:19 PM)6andcounting Wrote: Miller retired in good health after 11 years at the age of 33. How healthy and functioning will Burfict be at age 33? He might be able to recall his name, but writing down might prove to be too tough.

(02-21-2016, 02:13 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I guess Bell should quit now then before his third knee injury in 2016. There are lots of players who may not remember their name like Mike Webster who lived out his final days in the gutter

LOL

(02-21-2016, 02:13 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I guess Bell should quit now then before his third knee injury in 2016. There are lots of players who may not remember their name like Mike Webster who lived out his final days in the gutter

LOL

(02-21-2016, 03:23 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Panties?

(02-21-2016, 03:23 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: Panties?

(02-21-2016, 07:57 PM)Rotobeast Wrote:

(02-21-2016, 02:13 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I guess Bell should quit now then before his third knee injury in 2016. There are lots of players who may not remember their name like Mike Webster who lived out his final days in the gutter

LOL