#5 Hines Ward | Top 10 Wide Receivers of 2000s | NFL Films

The #5 Wide Receiver of the 2000s is Steeler great Hines Ward.
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[@partylee007]

Hines was the MAN when he played for the Steelers!

[@kingxgaming3961]

Soooo his entire career?

[@partylee007]

@@kingxgaming3961 yes😃

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

He led the team in pretty much every reception category most of his career from 2000-2009

[@fnbeansover]

I hated Hines Ward being a Buffalo Bills fan. The same way I hate Tom Brady because...yes I'm a Buffalo Bills fan. But as a football fan, he was easily one of the best wide receivers ever to play the game.

[@ButterBallTheOpossum]

Nah. He was above average and super versatile but he was never really close to the best.

[@Bloodwashed-zt7my]

Tough as nails, consistent, catches every pass, blocks better than any wide receiver-

[@zach1389]

He was like a receiver/tight end hybrid

[@christopherlawrence2045]

**wr/LB (Ray Lewis) .. u nvr seen him lil bro Ed Reed on the field?? Or break tht 1 LB's jaw for the Bengals¿¿ He was a monster

[@zach1389]

@@christopherlawrence2045 I mean I have, which is why I said tight end because he was easily the best blocking wide receiver of his era, possibly of all time. He would obliterate defenders with his blocks similarly to how tight ends like Nick Boyle and Rob Gronkowski would.

[@solemn-man3170]

Love, love, love Hines ward

[@Andy-bu2oc]

Hines Ward in his prime was so much fun to watch him play.

[@fdsannie]

Love him and miss him!

[@burhanghney1220]

he and boldin have always been one of my favorite receivers

[@PowerIsWithin]

Hines is a beast

[@cubzrulz]

Massively underrated

[@Hollowsmith]

Hines is a Hall Of Famer whether the Hall votes him in or not, and students of the game know why. #1- Ward played his entire career in a run-first, all-outdoor bad weather division with awful field conditions being routine, in an era where head shots were still allowed (with slot receivers taking the highest number). Ward would have had another 200 to 300 catches if he was playing in the modern NFL in some dome of perfect field conditions, and a pass-first offense where hitting receivers has become more regulated. #2- He also played with less than great QB play (Kordell Stewart, Tommy Maddox, a young and inconsistent Big Ben, etc). #3- He is responsible for probably a thousand hidden yards and about 20 hidden touchdowns from OTHER players via his blocks, OR, the fear he instilled on defenders in open space knowing he was out there somewhere waiting to destroy someone pursuing the rusher. #4- In his era, Ward's viscious blocks were NOT PENALTIES. In fact, he is why they MADE viscious blindside blocks penalties. But before they were penalties, you have to consider that a SKILL, not a stain. He played within the rules of the game for his day with incredible violence, which is to his resume's credit, not its detriment. #5- His post-season resume is STELLAR! Look up his post-season stats. Ward was a monster when it mattered most. #6- He has 2 rings and a Super Bowl MVP as a receiver, which is rare. #7- A bona fide team leader and community leader. This guy's presence on the field would rally the entire team over and over again at key moments in games, and off the field, his ambassador work in South Korea was honorable. #7- He had a clear Era Of Dominance, making 4 consecutive Pro Bowls, followed by 2 Superbowl rings and a Super Bowl MVP in the 3 years thereafter. That 7 year run had a LOT of tier-1 greatness from Hines Ward. Hines Ward did everything that could possibly be asked of his position within the context of his team and his era. If the Hall doesn't see his body of work as Hall Of Fame worthy, shame on them for not paying closer attention.

[@thelaststylebender8215]

Thank you! Someone that understands football Steelers barely passed 20 times a game when ward was in his prime.

[@endcorruptio]

Hines had solid receiving numbers and is the GOAT of the 50 plays in a game that receivers arn't the target. Ferocious blocker

[@heyymannnnnnn]

Wow people would take Larry Fitzgerald over Ward? You guys are absolutely nuts. Ward changes a culture and infuses a tough identity. Yeah he's not going to make a lot of wow plays like Fitz but he impacts the game in more ways. That guy in the video who scoffs at blocking at the WR position clearly never played football before.

[@outtahere321]

Hines Ward is the NFL receiver who could and would knock opposing players on their butts.

[@wesleypepple7525]

And break jaws and literally knock people out

[@treydaypnw]

Hines Ward had some of the best hands in the history of the NFL. His ability to catch and hold onto the Football was second to none. Although he definitely wasn't the fastest guy, he was an Excellent route runner. He was a Great wide receiver who played the game with grit, heart, and toughness. Salute to the Legend! 🫡

[@Burgher1605]

Spread it to Hines!!!! Psycho Ward 86

[@jayiraj5315]

My favorite player of all time in any sport

[@deathcheater9303]

Best wide receiver in Pittsburgh Steelers history. Numbers don’t lie.

[@dcboys4195]

Era adjusted numbers don't lie.

[@PowerIsWithin]

Can take a hit still hold the ball and give a lick

[@JamesKlass79]

Hines ward and troy palamalu i kept killing on madden with steelers. I could always throw screens and sweeps cuz he d be blocking. Troy goes without saying.

[@charlesgorman4919]

This guy better get elected to the Hall of Fame ASAP.

[@matthewroberti6753]

I'd put larry at 4 and Ward at 5. Just doing the dirty work at the WR position and never saying a word about it. I'll take the quiet ones any day. Larry shits on Chad lol not even close. Don't care for the talkers Owens. Moss, Chad don't care for them. I'll take Larry and Hines who will go block a linebacker or a safety and keep their mouth shut and do their job over they loud mouth divas (like they are called divas.... in football.... that's pretty sad) Also Marvin Harrison is just a class act Hall Of Famer yeah I'll take a list of 7 without Owens, Moss, and Chad

[@michaelwashington4408]

1. Moss. 2. Harrison..3.Owens..4. Holt. 5. Ward.. 6. Smith...7. Chad Johnson..8..Larry Fitz. 9. Bolden ..10 Wayne.. 11. Andre Johnson

[@russell9411]

dont care bout talkers take ward ova t.o? fuck outta here

[@yfz01]

Owens is better than Harrison, plus, as far as I know, he hasn't ever killed someone.

[@joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4]

Steve Smith > Ward

[@derekf5495]

It's amazing that the #1 receiver during an era when the Steelers went to 3 super bowls and won 2 is over shadowed by the divas that the team has had since... and haven't won more than 2 playoff games in the last decade.

[@dcboys4195]

When Hines was there the Steelers had the number one D in the league on an annual basis for a decade.

[@alexchaparro5657]

Daum I miss the days. WE 1-3 and Kenny is up always on the wagon. LET'S GO PITTSBURGH

[@atl-zone-atl8131]

Hes my friend dad

[@its12gagebruh31]

That's pretty cool I used to live 5 minutes away from leveon bell and had no clue

[@_Lonelychild]

& Best Blocking Receiver Of All Time

[@TheEjaay]

He played without an ACL in his left knee. WAT.

[@ArksonAltenhofen]

That's what made him a 3rd round pick and not a 1st. Gladly Steelers it made him a Steeler for life.

[@7Roeth]

#5 of a decade on this NFL films list...not in HOF? Every Steeler fan knows Hines is a HOF player. Ask yourself this. Has Pittsburgh maintained the same level of toughness since he left?

[@supersexysega]

Never going to the HOF. He was never elite.

[@LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L]

SALUTE 👍🏾💯🏈🎸🎶

[@allonisaacr2929]

They showed him a lot of respect , great player but not top 5 in the 2000's.

[@paulyang748]

I was a big Hines Ward fan but I dnt think he belongs on this list.

[@erickj2346]

Who is number #4?

[@pearleycunningham]

If you asked me the players that embody what it is to be a Pittsburgh Steeler: #1 Joe Greene #2 Hines Ward

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Matthew 5:37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

[@radrichiie]

Fitzgerald should be higher than him

[@captainspartan04]

lol no. nice joke

[@mikedimat7817]

Hell yeah, Ward is so overrated it's absurd.

[@Soopersil3ntassasin]

Def should be way higher than him...ward should be at the best 9 or 10 overrated as shit

[@captainspartan04]

Soopersil3ntassasin how is he overrated?

[@pieland47]

Larry got drafted in 2004, so he had 4 years to get 3000 yards and 15 more TDs than larry. During the same time they played from 04-10 (2000s) Larry had 8.2k yds with 65 TDs, Ward had 6.6k and 46TDs. Hines is beast but Larry is better, Larry is rated so low because he didn't talk much like a lot of people have said. If Larry and Marvin switch teams Larry is #2 here, Moss would probably be #1 if that was the case.

[@slicknick0487]

Good to see Blake Griffin has a backup job

[@captainspartan04]

what? he's top 4

[@mikedimat7817]

Well than Fitz should be in the top 4 as well.

[@SoundSnipezCOD]

This is sad fitz is not better than ward overall

[@omars__volta]

Hines Ward > Torry Holt

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

Omar Cortés that’s a tough debate

[@joshortiz1018]

best wr of 2010s .. megatron 🙌

[@polumathes9729]

I agree with Julie Buehler, Anquan Should be her and Ward should lower.

[@DC-bu1ok]

Steve Smith and Chad Johnson should be higher than Ward.

[@davideagin5321]

Hines Ward, really?

[@ryanhelms9322]

Steve Smith lite

[@donaldtrumpsmom5208]

Issac Bruce?

[@TylerLovato]

Hines ward was probably the toughest wide receiver behind Steve smith , great receiver definitely hall of fame bound but I don’t agree he’s better than Steve smith .

[@RagnarokMic]

I think it'd go the other way around, with Smith being the toughest beyond Hines, Smith was just more intense, where Hines smiled his way through his brutality. While Smith has more yards (off more receptions) and Hines has more TD's (off less receptions, obviously), I think fumbles gives Hines the edge...Smith had more than double what Hines had.

[@MrBiscuit75]

It's apple and oranges when comparing the two. Smitty was a badass but the Steelers was one of if not the most run heavy team in Hines early years. His number could easily dwarf Smitty's.

[@EntertainYourselfEY]

Hines should be on the list, but Wayne, Boldin, Fitz, Johnson, and Smith are all higher than him

[@RagnarokMic]

Fun fact: Hines had more TD's than Wayne, Boldin, Johnson, and Smith during the respective duration that each of them played up until '09 (while Smith missed a year, he never scored 17 TD's, so he likely falls short regardless). While they all had yards, Fitz was the only one to outperform him in TD's. And Hines was the best blocker out of any of them (and any other WR for that matter), with only Steve Smith being on the same level, so that helps bump him up a bit. The only thing Hines didn't have was speed, they always had a Buress, or Holmes for that, so Hines didn't get the big yardage...but he was as much of an asset as anybody, pulling in the hard catches that saved games. There's an argument for placement all around, and Hines is definitely a strong contender for top 5, the Super Bowl MVP also helps.

[@WhistleTeets85]

And he has 1000+ rec yds just in the playoffs alone. Not many WRs in NFL history have that. A sure handed workhorse... Who u think AB learned it from?

[@russell9411]

no steve smith??? wtfffffff im dead

[@westup8008]

Hines Ward looks like Lavar Ball.

[@ATrainInfinite]

Andre Johnson is off and Hines is on? I know Hines is an overachiever and a tough, consistent WR with multiple 1k Yard seasons but he was never in the best in the business discussion like Andre was. I think they giving him the nod cuz they won Super Bowls and guess I can understand. We are splitting hairs here but Andre needs to be on this list, point blank.

[@RagnarokMic]

He was as much in the discussion as Andre, Johnson got a bit more in yards, but with almost 200 receptions less...Ward had more TD's. Two very comparable players, with the edge arguably going either direction.

[@markjackson1152]

Andre Johnson is really disrespected

[@justinritzel1418]

Hines Ward has to be one of the more overrated receivers of this decade, and of all time. Like he's the first WR to throw a block.

[@E3litecompany]

Justin Ritzel must be a browns fan

[@justinritzel1418]

Ha. Wrong conference friend.

[@RagnarokMic]

Not the first, just the best.

[@douglasbrown7612]

To be overrated you have to be good first.

[@21DaHoagie12]

He didn’t just “throw blocks” he pancaked linebackers xD xD

[@razor8191]

Gotta love how this video doesn't bring up how Ward elbowed a guy in the back of his head and broke his jaw.

[@mariogaona8308]

How is Hines Ward 5 smh. And how is Andre Johnson not in the list

[@Soundofsilver2007]

This is a little too high for this cat.

[@deshonekancerwoatcheatercr7873]

top 5 WR of 2010s 1. Me 2. Odell Beckham Jr 3. Jordy Nelson 4. Julian Edelman 5. Martavis bryant

[@deshonekancerwoatcheatercr7873]

W

[@seanald7600]

W

[@richdecisions]

Deshone Kancer #WOAT #cheater#crybaby#systemqb2k17 obj wasnt in the league in 2010?

[@bprescott6500]

They have Reggie Wayne at 10 and ward at 5. OVERRATED

[@um52]

Heinz Ward was the toughest, most fearless and physical player I ever saw play, pound for pound. He wasn't a freak athlete but had good hands and had no fear running up the middle and getting clocked. He played every down like it was his last and his blocking was equally as impressive.

[@John6-40]

Yeah, Heinz was great at making big dirty hits. He goes good on french fries, too.

[@niojackson938]

@@John6-40 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@worstcaseofcrabsever5510]

He's up there. I'd pick Boldin as my #1 tough reciever.

[@depuis1hi]

Hines ward was a deceptively quick, elite route runner with unbelievable hands. He was such a fluid deep ball receiver in the early 2000s. People get the wrong impression of hines. His physical style of play wore him down as his career went on, he lost a lot of speed in his late 20s for whatever reason, go back and watch highlights of him from 2001-2002, he was a completely different player early on than the "blocking receiver" most people remember. Also he he broke tackles like a running back and was an underrated passer, having been a qb at uga.

[@SteelLegends]

Was first known as a blocking WR but he grew over time to become one of the best in team history. His bone crushing blocks on many such as Ed Reed and Keith Rivers forced the NFL to make rules governing the hits he delivered. This dude is one tough SOB and that's why he'll always have a place in our hearts.

[@joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4]

Reed > Troy

[@diegochavez2012]

Joe Fucking Flacco #11TDS-0INTS #Joeezy #JoeCool #5 #BetterRecievers Hahahahahha

[@joefuckingflacco11tds-0int4]

Hines Ward is a cheap shotting ass. Ray Lewis knocking out Jerome "The Bus" Bettis made them change the rules. I don't care about the game we lost. #RavensFlock.

[@samuelrobert4083]

I'm sorry but no way he's at number 5, Larry and Steve both have better hands and block as good or better than him.

[@SteelLegends]

Samuel Robert SMH at you.

[@marknethercutt3381]

Hines should be in the NFL hall of fame.

[@xreptar43x25]

Hine's playoff numbers were really good though lol. That super Bowl MVP is pretty good too. Two rings, MVP seems legit to me lol glad he played for us that's for sure

[@lildutch3377]

Bryan Ramoutar almost had 3

[@hiitsbrandon5299]

@@lildutch3377 but Aaron Rodgers stopped that for sure

[@pierceferraro5610]

@@hiitsbrandon5299 more like Rashard Mendenhall stopping that from happening by fumbling with 2 mins to go

[@desertmonsoon1]

If Hines doesn’t make the Hall of Fame. There should not be a Hall of Fame.

[@MrBiscuit75]

Agree 1000%! Hall of fame is still has some huge snubs in my opinion. No need to add another one to the list.

[@krod91100]

How is Andre Johnson not on this list??!

[@barryrobinson6501]

Kevin R are u serious? Why watch this list it has no credit

[@jermainhayes4380]

Barry Robinson lol right he shoulda made it over boldin idc

[@sirmag1735]

@@jermainhayes4380 eh hard to say, i Think Johnson should of made this list. But boldins longevity and availability puts him ahead imo.

[@clifton12345]

I agree with you immensely. Andre Johnson was an absolute monster. I’m a diehard Steelers fan. When he tuned up Finnegan I loved it. From an unbiased stance, no WR touches ward. The guy was a beast. He broke a linebackers jaw. He literally laid him out. A wideout breaking a linebackers jaw is incredible.

[@sirmag1735]

@@clifton12345 ahh for me man, Steve smith. Dude had nobody good throwing to himz his entire carrier. Still 8th in yards. Even led the year once in ,tds, yards, and catches. Which is very impressive. Idk, I just feel like Steve did the most with waaay less. Than anyone this list. Dude had nobody

[@PowerIsWithin]

Toughest receiver of all time hands down

[@TylerLovato]

JAMES DAVIS him and smitty

[@TheGiotine]

@@TylerLovato anquan boldin

[@bonek350]

Hines Ward set a precedent for all future Steelers receivers. We've all seen Juju block. Even AB had some nice blocks that went unnoticed.

[@NobleVagabond2552]

Claypool hitting big blocks too

[@perryellis1423]

Hines better make the hall of fame this time, because he was ranked #5 wr in the 2000's and the other top 4 made the hall of fame. So put him in now over anyone up for the hall as a wr

[@glyle2504]

This man did *NOT* drop passes

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

He may not be flashy but he is an embodiment of Steelers and Pittsburg people. Hard working , consistent, tough. Hall of fame worthy

[@elbob17]

He had "it." The perfect fit for Pittsburgh.

[@AlejandroSanchez-pl6jw]

@@elbob17 amen boss, something all receivers after him lacked

[@craigvanet6839]

My all time favorite and im a colts fan

[@EnfantTerrible7]

lol what is up with these haters, are you all from Baltimore? Hines definitely deserves this spot.

[@Tim_Marshall73]

apocalypsewhen theyre still mad because he cracks everyone on their teams😁

[@ryanstrain2384]

They're either bengals fans Ravens fans or browns fans. Heck they may even be Seahawks fans lol. Hines ward definitely deserves number 5 spot and should be a hall of famer

[@averagekentuckyfan870]

spud man no because he’s dirty

[@fugyaself2133]

Bout to knock me somebody ass out, smile when I do it, score a touchdown

[@Alan_Page]

Is there a stat for how many times I’m 8 or more beers (or two pitchers) into a game, I’m watching the Steelers offense, (a tough task no matter what era you’re talking about), it looks like yet another drive is going to stall on a 3rd and long, Hines Ward gets the first down, and he goes back to the huddle with a grin on his face while I have a grin on my face? Most first downs of any receiver on 3rd and long with a frustrating offense during drives that a team needed at that certain point in the game to not stall. Later Heath Miller helped him out with some of that “we really need to convert this third and long to a first down or we’re gonna lose” work.

[@SnitchGaang0]

Hines Ward overrated?! 2 SB rings,SB MVP, he holds the steeler franchise record for most receptions with 1000 receptions, and he was an amazing blocker he'd plow through DBs like a truck! they literally had to change the rules about crackback blocks because of Ward! And Ward is the best Blocking receiver in history, just like Fitz is the best receiver in the postseason, and I'd put Ward at 6 and Fitz at 5 both deserve to be above all the other nobodies like Steve smith and Chad Johnson!

[@ShengYu1995]

I'm a fan of both players but Hines is definitely ranked higher here. The list isnt who is the best receiver, the list is the best receivers of the 2000s, Fitzgerald joined the league in 2004, so he already missed 4 years out of 10 years on the decade. This is why Torry Holt is ranked #4 and Issac Bruce isnt even on the list even tho Issac was a better player than Torry

[@cristianacosta6257]

Never the tallest, never the fastest, never the strongest, but always the toughest out there.

[@illsmacku7553]

Hines was a playmaker!!!!

[@PTPalmer_NPC]

Hines Ward is underrated in so many ways. Great hands, moved the chains, had a nose for the end zone, and laid the lumber. He likely would have had better stats if he hadn’t spent the first half of his career with spotty QB play, factor in that in Roethlisberger’s first few years the Steelers were a run first team it’s pretty remarkable that his career stats are as impressive as they are…

[@_Lonelychild]

Psycho Ward 🖤💛🐐 happy He Played For Us

[@belasgirl6]

Hines Ward is football.

[@victordelgado7408]

i always skip the part were comedians or women talk, who else is like me?!!?

[@omarcoulibaly7322]

overrated not better then larry reggie steve smith or aquan boldin

[@bruceleeroy8302]

@0:43 Blake Griffin.

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

[@xsteelfeverx8004]

Top 10 WR of the 2000s And still waiting for his gold jacket. Smh. I knew he wasn't gonna be a first ballot but holy crap he's been waiting a while for it now.

[@dcboys4195]

He's never getting in.

[@KingTodd_gaming_]

Steelers Icon

[@CS-wn2sz]

Peter Schrader please button your shirt

[@gelman42]

86 95 my all time favorite offense and defense Steelers

[@belasgirl6]

Great route runner, and blocker. The guy that will get you the hardest 10 yards cutting through the middle. I love what he adds to a team.

[@chubsstuart]

Best overall receiver of all time

[@PickleRick91x]

Then why hasn't my man made it into the HoF then!!!!

[@John6-40]

Way too high. He was rarely the leading WR on his own team. That almost always went to guys like Plaxico, Wallace or Holmes. Chad Johnson was no doubt a better player on a worse team. Led the AFC in receiving for a record 4 straight seasons. Yet he's behind the guy who couldn't lead his own team?? Dumb. Steelers bias. He hung around and padded those HOF numbers, btw. He was a good #2 WR known for his dirty hits that are against today's rules. He'd be irrelevant now.

[@thelaststylebender8215]

Hines played on a team that threw maybe 20 times a game if he was lucky yet still ended his career top 15 in every category. Hines on a team that passes like the bengals would be top 3 during his time you don’t know what you’re talking about casual.

[@wesleypepple7525]

No way he's higher than that

[@christophercarton6566]

One of my favorite players of all time, and I don't even like the Steelers. All of the fanfare about his blocking/dirty hits distracted from the fact that he had incredible hands, and he made up for his height challenges by being able to twist himself into whatever position he needed to make a catch. Chad Brown's quote is perfect, because even though Lynn Swann and Antonio Brown have been the most talented WR's in Steeler history, Ward was one of those rarest of players whose presence alone guaranteed his team 2-3 wins per season before it even started.

[@lollo3532]

I have met Hines ward

[@UsualProdigy]

#10 Steve Smith #9 Hines Ward #8 Tory Holt #7 Anquan Boldin #6 Reggie Wayne #5 Marvin Harrison #4 Chad Johnson #3 Terrell Owens #2 Larry Fitzgerald #1 Randy Moss

[@aaronshoaf4644]

Hines Ward should be top 3. Great player and hopefully he goes in the hall of fame.

[@amandasmith559]

He not top 3 but deserves to go to the hof

[@mintgumornot]

I will say: Ward is the ONLY player I ever saw get smacked 10 yards through the air by John Lynch, on what was one of his biggest hits of his career, and STILL held on to the ball. He was a truly very solid receiver.

[@NemesisOkoye]

He's an offensive lineman playing WR.

[@jamelsmith9628]

I see us winning a bowl with juju. He plays like this but more explosive

[@user-pk9dx9np1x]

Hinsey may be #5 but he is #1 in my heart. I love you. The reason hines didn’t get all of the credit is because he was too busy busting your ass for sleeping. Wake up!

[@noahmaltzman4583]

is it me, or are chad brown and blake griffin the same person