Coming Holmes: Do the Pittsburgh Steelers miss Santonio?

December 14, 2010   ·   Chris G.   ·   Jump to comments

It was one of the most memorable receptions in Super Bowl history. Santonio Holmes was in the back of the end zone and made a full extension, tip-toe grab behind three Arizona Cardinals with 35 seconds to go, giving the Steelers a 27-23 lead and an eventual sixth Super Bowl title.
The six-yard touchdown reception was only a small part of the 2008 playoff run in which Holmes was a one man wrecking crew.
Holmes finished with 13 receptions for 226 yards and two touchdowns, including his nine catch, 131 yard Super Bowl performance. His impact was also felt on special teams where he returned a punt 67 yards for a touchdown.
The clutch performance displayed by Holmes extended beyond the postseason. He always came up big against the rival Baltimore Ravens.
In his nine games against the Ravens, Holmes had 35 receptions for 641 yards. That is an impressive average of 18.3 yards per reception against one of the NFL’s best defenses. He added eight touchdowns and scored i...

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