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It wasn’t long ago that Santonio Holmes and Ben Roethlisberger hooked up for one of the greatest plays in Superbowl history and helped lead the Steelers to their 6th Superbowl title. For his performance, Holmes was named Superbowl MVP. Surely, a play that will be remembered by fans forever.

In a post I wrote last month regarding the Steelers, I mentioned that it would be interesting to see what the Rooney family will do in response to the off-field behavior of Santonio Holmes and Ben Roethlisberger. Holmes and Roethlisberger were both accused of sexual assaults allegations this past summer, though as we’ll find out tomorrow, no charges will be brought up against Roethlisberger. However, in the past week, rumors were swirling that Holmes would be suspended for four games for a drug related incident. He has been a repeat offender, and has admitted on multiple occasions to using (and dealing drugs) in the past.

Finally today, the Steelers traded him for a 5th Round Draft Pick to the New York Jets. WOW. The 3rd most important player on the Steelers, behind Roethlisberger and Troy Polamalu, was just traded. The Superbowl MVP for crying out loud. A 26 year old player who is still in his prime. Traded…for the 151st pick in the draft. What a slap in the face to Holmes. This guy has the talent and the ability to the #1 receiver on any team. Talent wise…this guy could be one of the best WR in the next couple years. WOW.

What a message this sends from the owners to Ben Roethlisberger.

“You know what…we just took away your best offensive weapon. We’re not afraid to do the right thing. You dont shape up…we’re not afraid to let you go too.”

Again in my previous post, I questioned if the Rooney family had the balls and guts to do the right thing…to uphold the fine traditions that make the Steelers the class of all professional sports teams…and the finest team out there.

Tonight…they answered that.

WOW. WOW. WOW.

*edit*

1) and what do you know…the New York Jets are playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field next season…oh you know Holmes will have this game circled on his calendar.

2) interesting to know that if Holmes does get that 4 game suspension (which it is highly assumed that he will), the next violation after that will result in a 1 year suspension. The Steelers had to be thinking that if was highly likely Holmes wouldnt change…