Antonio Brown vs. Hines Ward: Who’s the all-time best Steelers receiver?

A hot topic of debate since Antonio Brown “retired” for the umpteenth time on Monday has been whether he’s a better receiver than Hines Ward.Ward had a wildly successful career in Pittsburgh, complete with 12,083 yards on 1,000 receptions and 85 touchdowns.He was selected to four consecutive Pro Bowls (2001-2004) and had 29 100+ yard games in his 14-year career.Hines helped the Steelers to two Super Bowl wins in three appearances and was named MVP of Super Bowl 40.Statistically-speaking, Brown will never be the Steelers leading receiver. It’s just not possible. With that being said, there’s no disputing that AB was a beast when he was in Pittsburgh.A seven-time Pro Bowler (2011; 2013-2018), Brown left the Steelers as one of the best in the NFL. In nine seasons, he racked up 837 receptions for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns.Brown’s career-high in receiving yards came in 2014 with 1,698. He amassed 100+ yards per game an astounding 42 times as a Steeler.Who’s the better receiver really does come down to a matter of opinion. If you look at the nine-year comparison, Brown wins out. If you look at the overall career, Ward is ahead by a landslide

A hot topic of debate since Antonio Brown “retired” for the umpteenth time on Monday has been whether he’s a better receiver than Hines Ward.Ward had a wildly successful career in Pittsburgh, complete with 12,083 yards on 1,000 receptions and 85 touchdowns.He was selected to four consecutive Pro Bowls (2001-2004) and had 29 100+ yard games in his 14-year career.Hines helped the Steelers to two Super Bowl wins in three appearances and was named MVP of Super Bowl 40.Statistically-speaking, Brown will never be the Steelers leading receiver. It’s just not possible. With that being said, there’s no disputing that AB was a beast when he was in Pittsburgh.A seven-time Pro Bowler (2011; 2013-2018), Brown left the Steelers as one of the best in the NFL. In nine seasons, he racked up 837 receptions for 11,207 yards and 74 touchdowns.Brown’s career-high in receiving yards came in 2014 with 1,698. He amassed 100+ yards per game an astounding 42 times as a Steeler.Who’s the better receiver really does come down to a matter of opinion. If you look at the nine-year comparison, Brown wins out. If you look at the overall career, Ward is ahead by a landslide