The Steelers traded up to get Holmes in the first round.  Holmes is a tough, physical player that has good speed (4.45 40) but his production numbers weren’t that great in college.  Part of the reason for that was Ted Ginn being a better receiver than Santonio.  Holmes played in 36 games at Ohio State (29 starts) and caught 140 passes for 2,295 yards with 25 TD.  Holmes tends to sulk when the ball isn’t going his way enough, and with Hines Ward on the roster Holmes might be in the same boat this season.

Holmes needs to act his age if he’s going to be a ballplayer in the NFL.  Ben Roethlisberger tried to call him many times in the off-season but Holmes returned none of the calls.  He was to busy drinking in Miami and smacking around his girlfriend in Columbus.  No question in my mind that if he stays focused and works hard that no one will miss Randle El.