A Steeler Fan Never Forgets...Does the Owner?

A true Steeler fan never forgets.  For that matter, any true fan never forgets.  So, what is up with the Rooney family and Kevin Colbert not signing Mr. Jeff 'Skippy' Reed? Furthermore, how can they explain the low-ball figure they recently sent over to Mr. Reed and his agent? Have the owners forgot what no Steeler fan get get out of their mind, even after two, yeah that's right, two Superbowl victories?

The pain is still sharp and thick when thoughts of the past few incompetent Steelers kickers - Todd Peterson and Kris Brown - come to mind.  Multi-missed field goal games.  Even extra points got dicey!  Steeler fans remember, do the Rooneys?

Most Steeler fans can quickly tell you how the details of the Jeff Reed story.  The North Carolinia alumnus, out of no where kicker, who one day responds to a tryout invitation at the the muck and mire of what is affectionately known as Heinz Field. 

Pennslyvanians are known for migrating South to places such as the Carolinas or Florida.  Thank God Jeff Reed migrated North to Steeler Country.  AND what has happened since?

Playing at home in the most difficult venue to kick field goals, which includes poor field conditions, crazy wind patterns, and inclement weather at times, Jeff Reed has a career average of 82.75 of field goals made.  He is over 90% from within 40 yards.  His 40+ yard average has been 80% the past two seasons.

If stats aren't enough, memories are.  We remember the winning field goal against the San Diego Chargers in 2005.  We remember the winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins in the hurricane bowl.  We remember, do the Rooneys?

Think about it Mr. Rooney.  What positions on the field cannot be hid if a player lacks football competence, i.e. he stinks.  Quarterback AND...Kickers.  What player if he is subpar can lose a game?  Quarterbacks and Kickers.  Any other position can be strategically 'hidden' if need be.  Coaches make the necessary adjustments and life goes on. 

Oh, but not with kickers.  You cannot hide a kicker who stinks up the joint.  You simply just lose the game.  Think of the momentum shifts involved in missed field goals.  Think of the disheartening affect of a kicker.  It is like a disease.  Fans want to turn the tv station just so they do not have to watch and players turn their backs in disgust.

What is holding Mr. Rooney back from offering a fair deal?  [Is it reasonable to conclude that based off of Reed and his agents reaction that the recent offer was low-ball... maybe?] Is it Reed's party lifestyle that has made its way on to the Internet with some provocative pictures? If so, hey, the guy lives a loose lifestyle and maybe that mindset is what makes him great with the game on the line.  [Not condoning the lifestyle.]

Whatever it is, please, Mr. Rooney, do not forget the Steeler seasons with sub-par kicking and scrape, beg, steal, and do whatever it takes to sign Jeff Reed.  Seriously, you gave money to Hartwig and Kiesel before Mr. Reed?  Did you forget?  We did not and we will remind you if necessary.  Remember that our dear punter Sepulveda got the loudest cheer of the preseason upon his return to the field.  We do not forget the kicking game.  We will not and we must not.  Mr. Rooney, have you forgotten!