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A lot of focus will be on replacing Nate Washinton's production from the number three wide receiver position. Not only will this tell us if Holmes actively seeks out a mentor role on the team, but will tell us which younger players are seeking out the veteran advice.
People always talk about the Super Bowl Champions as having a bull's eye on their back. Is there anything different about the team's mentality knowing that every team is gunning for you?
Kind of a standard question, but it will be interesting to see how he looks at the upcoming pressure.
Follow Up: How about you personally? Do you think that teams will defend you differently after your performance in the Super Bowl and playoffs?
It will be interesting to see how he views himself as far as his standing within the league. Wide receivers are known for being ego-centric and will Holmes be focused on being an elite receiver or about the team's overall success?
What steps do you see the offense making this year? Are there any areas of focus?
With the coaching staff in tact from last season, what will be the area of focus for improvement? Will Offensive Coordinator Bruce Arians look to expand the passing game or bring back some more of the run?
Follow Up: What are your personal goals for the upcoming season?
If he does spout off any numbers, it will be interesting to see what kind of yardage and touchdown numbers he's in search of. There's always the chance he would resort to the standard "as long as the team wins" answer.
With the Steelers finishing the season visiting the Miami Dolphins, will it be another home-coming of sorts for you? Do you still have ties to the Belle Glades area?
Holmes grew up in Belle Glades, Florida. An town in southern Florida that is a poor sugar cane farming community. The area has produced an incredible amount of NFL talent for its small size. This could lead to a number of tangents.
Follow Up: The high school you played for has an annual rivalry game against nearby Pahokee called the "Muck Bowl." Do you have any great "Muck Bowl" memories for us?
It will be fun to hear him speak about his past and some fond memories of growing up. The communities in this area are known for being violent and tough. Holmes even admitted to selling drugs as a kid, so it would be nice to give him the platform to speak about the area.
During Super Bowl week, you let it be known that while you were growing up, you sold drugs and lived in an area where that was the norm. How do you reflect on those times now and the decisions you've made in the past?
With the issues in his past, Holmes is an interesting person to see how he's made changes in his life.
Follow Up: What is your message today for kids who look up to you and how you've made your success?
Again, this is a platform for Holmes to talk about his role in the community. It will provide a good way to wrap up the interview on a positive note.
This will provide an all-around knowledge of Santonio Holmes: past, present, and future. While, there would most likely be several tangents resulting from his answers, this base would be a good jumping off point.
These questions could build a well-rounded feature article that could give readers a good understanding of him as a person and a football player.
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