Heath Miller Was the Perfect Pittsburgh Steeler

February 19, 2016   ·   Gary Davenport   ·   Jump to comments

In 11 NFL seasons, tight end Heath Miller never topped 1,000 receiving yards in a season. Miller never hit double digits in touchdown grabs. He didn't generate headlines like Rob Gronkowski. Didn't revolutionize his position like Tony Gonzalez.
Odds are Miller won't be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
However, upon learning of Miller's retirement Friday, one thought struck me almost immediately.
He was the perfect Pittsburgh Steeler. As hard-nosed and blue collar as the city where he played.
The team's website announced the news Friday afternoon, with team president Art Rooney II thanking Miller for helping bring a pair of Lombardi trophies to the Steel City:
Heath Miller informed us earlier today of his decision to retire after an exceptional 11-year career in Pittsburgh. Since he was drafted in the first round in 2005, Heath has been an amazing player on the field and an outstanding contributor in our community. On behalf of the entire Steelers org...

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