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Pittsburgh shortly after the Cleveland Browns released him on the eve of the 2017 regular season.“When I came here I didn’t think I was going to leave L.J. Collier Jersey ,” Haden said.And he’s not. At least not for a while after signing a three-year, $32 million contract that runs through the 2021 season, a testament to the club’s faith the 30-year-old two-time Pro Bowler isn’t slowing down as he prepares for his 10th season. If he plays through the end of the deal — which Haden insists won’t be his last — he’ll be one of the most highly paid defensive backs in NFL history.Not that Haden is thinking about the big picture. He’s well aware of the responsibility that comes with all those zeroes on his contract. It’s a responsibility he embraces.“I’m just trying to continue to let everyone know I’m worth the money, that I’m worth the contracts that I’m getting,” Haden said. “So right now, it’s an honor, a pleasure to be up there with Champ (Bailey) and (Darrelle) Revis and guys like that. But for me still, I’m loving the game. Still trying to be the best I can be. Still trying to make Pro Bowls and All-Pros. I’m still excited. I’m still playing at a high level and the Steelers appreciate it.”The seventh overall pick in the 2010 draft, Haden arrived in Pittsburgh trying to resurrect his career after seven productive but occasionally injury-plagued seasons with the Browns. He’s still never played a full 16-game schedule, but he’s appeared in 26 of a possible 32 games with the Steelers. He finished with two interceptions and 12 passes defensed — both team highs — and has taken on the role of elder statesman for a young secondary that currently doesn’t have any player with more than four years of experience.“He knows how to go about doing business http://www.seahawkscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-marquise-blair-jersey ,” nickelback Mike Hilton said. “When you’ve got a guy like that in your room, you really look up to him and you know he’s going to lead the pack.”Something Haden does in multiple ways. He’s not shy about sharing his opinions during film sessions but has also focused on his commitment to his body. He hired his own physical therapist while still with the Browns to help his legs deal with the mileage that comes from playing one of football’s most demanding positions.“If you can’t run, that’s going to be the first thing out the door,” Haden said. “So when I got him, it just was able help my speed with my hamstring, with my groin. I would say that four years ago was when I really, really started taking care of my body and being able to come into the season better than when I left.”A better understanding of when to push it and when to hold back helps. Haden spent most of training camp dealing with a minor ankle injury. Asked if there was a time earlier in his career when he would have tried to play through it to show the coaching staff he was ready for the regular season, Haden nodded and said “probably.”Not anymore.“I think that’s another thing I think with the (training) staff,” Haden said. “Them just knowing, like D.K. Metcalf Jersey , ‘All right Joe, if it’s going to take you another week during preseason it’s not really worth trying to get you out there.’ It’s a little bit of both of us working together. I think they just know what they can get out of me and then they know I’m a professional and I’m ready to go.”Pittsburgh will need Haden to be ready to go with a visit to New England looming in the opener. Haden played his best game of 2018 in a victory over the Patriots last December, picking off Tom Brady and racking up a dozen tackles. He’s fine with beginning the year on the road against the defending Super Bowl champions in what he sees as a litmus test for both his team and his own unique set of skills, skills that remain sharp as he eyes a second decade in the NFL.“I think just above the neck I’m mentally ready,” Haden said. “Physically I have the right tools and the right people in place to keep playing at this high level.”NOTES: The Steelers named quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, center Maurkice Pouncey, defensive tackle Cam Heyward and fullback Rosie Nix as team captains for 2019. … Pittsburgh’s practice squad includes WR Johnny Holton, RB Trey Edmunds, S Marcus Allen, and TE Kevin Rader. The 2014 season has officially kicked-off. Every team took the field Sunday giving fans a glimpse of what to expect for both their favourite teams and their fantasy teams. Some liked what they saw http://www.seahawkscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-cody-barton-jersey , such as fans of the Miami Dolphins who beat their division rival, the New England Patriots. Their offensive line looked significantly better than it did last year and to many people’s surprise, Knowshon Moreno looked just as good on Sunday as he did last year in a Broncos uniform. Others may have already come to the realization that this year will be just as bad (or worse) than last year. Just ask any New York Giants fans who had to endure that brutal display on Monday night. The same can be said for Victor Cruz owners who saw him drop balls and only put up 24 yards in a game he was expected to dominate.With week one in the rear-view mirror, it is time to look forward to week 2 and the new slate of games which begin Thursday night. In other words, it’s time to start setting your weekly line-up. In this weekly segment, we will not be listing obvious Sit ‘em and Start ‘em candidates, instead the players that are included as Start ‘em candidates are players that are usually not considered weekly starters, whereas players that you will find in the Sit ‘em portion are players typically considered weekly starters or players you will be tempted to start after a big game the week before. It’s your job to use the information to help you make your decisions every week. Remember we’re here to do the research so you don’t have to.