justin Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2020408 Haslett, a Pro Bowl linebacker during his nine-year NFL career, also told some reporters at the league's meetings in Hawaii that he believes steroids use in the NFL began with the Steelers in the 1970s. Haslett, who said that "all the offensive and defensive linemen, linebackers" were steroids users during his playing career, said the Steelers of the 1970s were big users. The Steelers won four Super Bowls in six years, beginning in 1974-75. "It started, really, in Pittsburgh," Haslett said in the Post-Gazette. "They got an advantage on a lot of football teams. They were so much stronger [in the] '70s, late '70s, early '80s ... They're the ones who kind of started it." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gspot Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Wow. Can't believe Haz would come out with this now. Can't make him any more popular in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 So THAT'S how the Vikings lost all those Super Bowls. The AFC teams were all pumped up on 'roids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 So THAT'S how the Vikings lost all those Super Bowls. The AFC teams were all pumped up on 'roids. 748530[/snapback] Now that was funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 (edited) So, do the Dallas Cowboys now have 7 Super Bowl Championships? Steelers pumped up on roid ---> Edited March 24, 2005 by TimC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryptonite Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 What possible positive purpose does this serve? What is he thinking? This is one of the dumbest things I have ever read! I am disappointed in Haslett....and I now refuse to draft any fantasy player from the Saints! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I believe this automatically should cause a forfeit of those Steeler-Cowboy Superbowls. It only makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Rose Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Were steroids even illegal or against the NFL rules back then? As a huge Houston Oiler slappy I believe that Earl deserves a Super Bowl ring if they were illegal!! We all know the Oilers were the 2nd best team in the NFL back then....sorry Cowboys fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Wow. Can't believe Haz would come out with this now. Can't make him any more popular in the league. 748495[/snapback] I agree. Talk about digging up the past!!! What good does THAT serve??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I think Haslett and Tice were both in heaven at the same time when God was handing out brains. They both thought he said "something for your head that makes you do stupid things" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Prepare for the next round of Congressional hearings. :oldrolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 So, do the Dallas Cowboys now have 7 Super Bowl Championships? Steelers pumped up on roid ---> 748561[/snapback] I believe this automatically should cause a forfeit of those Steeler-Cowboy Superbowls. It only makes sense. 749840[/snapback] Prepare for the next round of Congressional hearings. :oldrolleyes: 749957[/snapback] No need, we've known for around 30 years you guys had to be cheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Ravens Fans..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 748399[/snapback] Hmmmm. Alzado ring a bell? I bet it was not uncommon around the league back then ... since then ... now ... It's a shame. Soooo, does Pittsburgh draft Bonds and Sosa this year to carry on the tradition? In all seriousness, it is not a great day for us lifelong loyal steeeeeeeler fans if it proves to be true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeegiebo Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 For the record, my was intended to convey not shock that this might be true, but that Hazlett is now making the accusation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Rose Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Actually Haslett wasn't accusing the Steelers he was trying to point out how far the NFL has come with it's steroid policy since it's been implemented. He also spoke of his own steroid use and the prevelence of the use in the league back then as they weren't illegal or against the rules. Granted,his timing and use of any tact are extremely bad but I really don't think he was calling out the Steelers in particular. In an attempt to show how the NFL is better than other sports in steroid testing he only stirred up the beehive worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenom Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 No need, we've known for around 30 years you guys had to be cheating. 749960[/snapback] Ummm wait one minute. If the Cowboys want a recount then the Raiders definitely want in on this action. Raiders lost to the Steroid Steelers in the playoff's in '72, '74, and '75. The Raiders would have easily beat the choirboys in those Super Bowls and have 6 Super Bowl championships!................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 What possible positive purpose does this serve? What is he thinking? This is one of the dumbest things I have ever read! I am disappointed in Haslett....and I now refuse to draft any fantasy player from the Saints! 748571[/snapback] Do you make a habit out of being a moron? What do the Saints have to do with Pitt using steroids in the 70s and why should you be disappointed in Haslett since what he was doing was not only legal and not against league rules, but was probably endorsed by his coaches as well? Actually Haslett wasn't accusing the Steelers he was trying to point out how far the NFL has come with it's steroid policy since it's been implemented. He also spoke of his own steroid use and the prevelence of the use in the league back then as they weren't illegal or against the rules. Granted,his timing and use of any tact are extremely bad but I really don't think he was calling out the Steelers in particular. In an attempt to show how the NFL is better than other sports in steroid testing he only stirred up the beehive worse. 750005[/snapback] Exactly, couldn't have said it better myself. But I will say he probably was asked about steriod use in the NFL rather than bringing it up himself. Unfortunately though when his mouth opened his brain must have fallen out before he could remember to close it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrograde assault Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I knew the 70's squeelers were cheating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Face Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I'm sure the Steelers weren't the only ones using roids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosn05 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I'm sure the Steelers weren't the only ones using roids. 750103[/snapback] :doah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenom Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I'm sure the Steelers weren't the only ones using roids. 750103[/snapback] Yeah. I guess there will be some wannabe Jose Canseco's that want to get some publicity and money to spill the beans on the other teams too........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Raiders lost to the Steroid Steelers in the playoff's in '72, '74, and '75. The Raiders would have easily beat the choirboys in those Super Bowls and have 6 Super Bowl championships!................ 750027[/snapback] Try beating the Chiefs or Chargers then call me when you are ready to play the big boys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phenom Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Try beating the Chiefs or Chargers then call me when you are ready to play the big boys. 750147[/snapback] I'm not sure what you mean because the Chiefs and Chargers were not factors back in the 70's. And if you mean currently you might want to think about your own division and try beating the Eagles and Giants both of whom swept the Boys this year.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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