5 Reasons Why Parting Ways With Pittsburgh Steelers Will Be Good For Troy Polamalu

By Jerry Landry

5 Reasons Why Parting Ways With Pittsburgh Steelers Will Be Good For Troy Polamalu

5 Reasons Why Troy Polamalu Should Not Pursue Another NFL Job — The Pittsburgh Steelers have expressed that they will not retain 33-year-old safety Troy Polamalu. The Steelers hope he’ll retire, and I believe that’s the best move for both parties. Here are five reasons why the Steelers' decision will be good for the star safety.

5. His Legacy

Troy Polamalu possibly retiring Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Playoffs

5. His Legacy

Troy Polamalu possibly retiring Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Playoffs — The number of players who have played out their NFL careers with just one team, let alone an organization as excellent as the Pittsburgh Steelers, dwindles by the season. If Troy Polamalu retires now, he can follow Jack Lambert and Terry Bradshaw down the path to football immortality.

4. His Health

Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers legacy

4. His Health

Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers legacy — With an increased awareness of the legitimate toll that concussions take, why not hang it up after a 12-year career that will land you in Canton? Polamalu was a physical player, and his next concussion could invoke irreversible consequences. The Steelers' decision may end up having a more positive impact on Polamalu's long-term health than he could ever know.

3. His Next Career

Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Coordinator Dick LaBeau

3. His Next Career

Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers Defensive Coordinator Dick LaBeau — Troy Polamalu may be an elder on the football field, but he’d be young and precocious in the booth. At 33 years old, he’d have a massive head start in just about any industry that welcomes former NFL players -- and he could have even more time for shampoo commercials.

2. Helping The Steelers Move On

Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field

2. Helping The Steelers Move On

Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers Heinz Field — In kind terms, the Steelers have implied that Polamalu is dead weight. Why hold back an organization that has brought him such wild success both on the field and through exposure? Not many players get the chance to help their organization move on amicably as a beloved star, and Polamalu now has that opportunity.

1. Enter The Hall Of Fame By 2020

Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers celebrating

1. Enter The Hall Of Fame By 2020

Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers celebrating — Imagine being 38 and already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Yes, the itch to play will always be there, but once the bronze bust is revealed, everything will come full circle and Polamalu will be thanking the Steelers for their decision to part ways with him.

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