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**RoyWilliams** · 07-18-2007, 10:08 AM

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Troy Polamalu wanted to return to the West Coast to be near his family when his contract expired after this season, or so rumors have had it.

If so, he will return for visits only.

Polamalu, the most unique strong safety in the NFL and among its best, has come so close to a contract extension with the Steelers that sources close to the negotiations believe he will sign a new deal around the opening of training camp Monday.

Terms of the contract were unavailable but it likely will put him near the top among the Steelers' best-paid players.

Polamalu had one season left on a five-year contract he signed as the Steelers' first-round draft choice in 2003. He was scheduled to earn a salary of $1,088,000 this season, which could be one-tenth of the signing bonus he will earn with a new deal.

Polamalu made the Pro Bowl in each of the past three seasons after becoming a starter in 2004. He helped turn the Steelers' defense into a work of confusion for opposing offenses.

Coordinator Dick LeBeau deploys Polamalu all over the field and takes maximum advantage of his quickness, speed and instincts.

Polamalu often lines up in one spot and ends up in another at the snap of the ball. He has been used as a deep safety, linebacker, cornerback and pass-rusher.

There were times when he lined up on the outside of the defensive end on the left side and, just as the ball was snapped, sped to his right and blitzed from that side.

Polamalu, 26, was born in California, grew up in Oregon and played at Southern California. There were rumors the past year that he would play his final season with the Steelers, then sign with a team on the West Coast.

Polamalu always denied that, saying he was happy playing for the Steelers and noting he made his year-round home in Pittsburgh with his wife Theodora.

Signing the popular Polamalu to a contract extension is crucial for the Steelers, who enter a transition period under new coach Mike Tomlin and some of their roster veterans.

**ball in the baskett** · 07-18-2007, 10:21 AM

they have to resign him he might be the best strong saftey in the game

**BucBaller** · 07-18-2007, 10:26 AM

Or they can let him go to Tampa.

Seriously though, the guy deserves everything that that deal comes with.

**ball in the baskett** · 07-18-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BucBaller

Or they can let him go to Tampa.

Seriously though, the guy deserves everything that that deal comes with.

i wouldent mind him going cross state to phily can you imagine polamalu and dawkins in the same backfield

**BucBaller** · 07-18-2007, 10:39 AM

Dude, that would be wicked crazy.

**ball in the baskett** · 07-18-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BucBaller

Dude, that would be wicked crazy.

it wouldent even be fair

**Professor** · 07-18-2007, 04:11 PM

I know you are saying imagine, but you know it won't ever happen, besides, I like the EAGLES safties anyway.

**ball in the baskett** · 07-18-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by professorellisdtrails

I know you are saying imagine, but you know it won't ever happen, besides, I like the EAGLES safties anyway.

ya i know it woint ever happen i like our safteys also

**K Train** · 07-18-2007, 09:03 PM

he'll sign a big 5-6 year deal with a huge signing bonus and #s like reeds contract...hes worth it, if he resigns i'll be thrilled, we didnt let joey go for no reason

**Professor** · 07-19-2007, 12:06 AM

the reason you let joey go, because his skills didn't warrant the money anymore

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