Charlie Batch out for six weeks
by sn0wballz on Nov 23, 2009 10:56 AM EST
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PrintSteelers QB Charlie Batch, who would have been the starter if Ben Roethlisberger is unable to play this Sunday after taking a hit to the head, has a wrist injury that requires surgery and will sideline him for six weeks, a source close to the situation told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Batch was injured after he entered Sunday's overtime loss at Kansas City.
Dennis Dixon will move to No. 2.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4682002
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This makes me want to go back to bed
"Now that I'm here, I don't want to just be here, I want to be here for a long time." Hines Ward, 1998 4th round draft pick.
by kick him in the head on Nov 23, 2009 11:01 AM EST reply actions
How did Charlie get injured when he only threw two passes and a quick toss?
by BluegrassSteeler on Nov 23, 2009 11:06 AM EST reply actions
Hubris...
This is for all the repeat talk.
'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin
by NYSteelersFan4 on Nov 23, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions
Oh boy...
This is gonna be one of those days, huh.
I’ll say this. If they weren’t going to play Ben this week if we had Charlie Batch, then we shouldn’t play him this week without Charlie. No need to risk anything with the franchise.
'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin
by NYSteelersFan4 on Nov 23, 2009 11:11 AM EST reply actions
Byron Leftwich?
What’s the deal with him anyway? Tampa has deactivated him, just cut him and let us sign him already Dopple-Tomlin.
'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin
by NYSteelersFan4 on Nov 23, 2009 11:27 AM EST up reply actions
This couldn't come at a worse time
With two games against the Ravens left and the last game against Miami, even if we do somehow make the playoffs we might be starting at least 7 or more second stringers. The trainers are going to have a lot of bruises and bumps to deal with from now on.
by StoneColdSteel on Nov 23, 2009 11:19 AM EST reply actions
This is a blessing in disguise
Charlie was washed up years ago. Need be I would rather see Dixon in there.
Our injury situation is getting absolutely ridiculous
Wall of Shame
"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
PIT 24 KC 27
My questions is this: Was Chuck really so brittle that a medium range pass to Tone is gonna put him out for six weeks?
Well, this is what Dixon was drafted for. Here’s to hoping that whoever fills in for Kemo can pick up the blitz.
by BluegrassSteeler on Nov 23, 2009 11:32 AM EST reply actions
I'm wondering the same thing.
But you’re right. This is why Dixon was drafted.
When I say who dey, you say we dey.
Follow me @Sn0w13allz
The ravens haven’t exactly been dominating against the run this year. The steelers can run the ball this year when they choose to.
It will be great to see what we have in Dixon.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
Batch will need a surgery, probably done for the year.
Well, put Dixon at 2nd QB and pray for the good health of Big Benjamin
We need a third QB too if that is the case. I wonder who they will dredge up.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
What abou that guy we had in the preseason for Eastern Washington
"From time to time gunfighters get shot."-Mike Tomlin the third greatest Steelers coach
by WVPiratesfan on Nov 23, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
I think we’ll get a veteran scrub.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
I heard that Jeff Greoge still thinks he can play
What about Jeff Garicia He is still out there isn’t he.
"From time to time gunfighters get shot."-Mike Tomlin the third greatest Steelers coach
by WVPiratesfan on Nov 23, 2009 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
crap crap crap and quadruple crap
And the hits just keep on coming. That game could not have been worse for this team.
by Chicago Steeler on Nov 23, 2009 11:56 AM EST reply actions
Dixon's gonna win next week
And Redman will come up off the PS.
And Legursky will lead every block.
And jesus will descend and take Polamalu’s place, only to be subbed out for Polamalu.
by Mechem on Nov 23, 2009 12:01 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
although even Jesus is a poor substitute for Troy Polamalu.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Nov 23, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
+1 haha
Wall of Shame
"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 23, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Are you saying Jesus Christ could make a tackle or have INT
"From time to time gunfighters get shot."-Mike Tomlin the third greatest Steelers coach
by WVPiratesfan on Nov 23, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
Ouch!
His hands aren’t what they used to be.
by imike29 on Nov 23, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Man, you nailed it.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
by steelguy99 on Nov 23, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
We may be crossing the line here.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 23, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions
We should probably stop hanging out together.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
Alright, but don’t be tempted in the wilderness.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 23, 2009 9:22 PM EST up reply actions
Jesus Jokes?
Besides being in extremely poor taste it would seem to me the last thing we would want to do at this particular juncture would be to piss off the King of Kings. Didn’t they say about the Titanic, “God himself could not sink this ship”. Our ship is already sinking, not that I think God gives a hoot about football but if I am going to invoke His name it’s going to be in search of some much needed help.
"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted" Martin Luther King Jr.
by loosecannon69 on Nov 23, 2009 11:48 PM EST up reply actions
God made Ohio
He has a sense of humor.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 23, 2009 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
I've got a sense of humor
but don’t make fun of my mother.
"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted" Martin Luther King Jr.
by loosecannon69 on Nov 24, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
LOL
"It's all irrelevant if you don't win" Heath Miller
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 24, 2009 10:06 AM EST up reply actions
He’d still give us a better chance of a pic than Ike
by BluegrassSteeler on Nov 23, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
How True......
Man, if Ike could only catch a ball!
What?
He didn’t even do anything!
Every day brings future to past, every breath leaves me one less to my last. DT
Same thing happened before
Didn’t Batch also get injured the last time he had to step in for Ben? Ben probably is OK but, if it comes down to it, I’d love to see the kid get some game experience.
Maybe BA will draw up a gadget play with Dixon….and maybe he’ll run more than pass…when pigs fly
by BluegrassSteeler on Nov 23, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
Ha Ha
the talk of Jesus filling in for Troy is more believable than Bruce getting creative
by indianasteelers on Nov 23, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions
Batch takes three snaps and is out for the year?
For Chrissakes! Dude plays one series every two years and gets injured.
by DwightWhite's Missing Tooth on Nov 23, 2009 1:24 PM EST reply actions
And makes more money than most of us poasters combined
I want his job.
He makes the most money
of anyone ever wearing an earpiece and a backwards hat
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Nov 23, 2009 10:43 PM EST up reply actions
Batch needs to give it up and just become a QB coach
Quit taking up a roster spot if you can’t go three plays without getting injured man…
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
I dunno
I think I would rather have an ex-special teamer coach ST than someone who has never been in on a ST play.
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
When it rains, it pours
Sorry Sn0wballz missed this when I posted mine, which I have taken down.
It’ll be interesting to see if they place him IR, because 6 weeks is pretty much the remainder of the season and yet, if we make the playoffs, Batch is an asset to have in case BB goes down (god forbid).
If they do place him on IR, my thoughts are they could stick with Dixon and/or go and sign a veteran guy like Jeff Garcia, or undrafted Rookie Mike Reilly, who they had in during the preseason.
In any case I hope BB gets well soon.
BTSC Obituaries
OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are believed to be "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 23, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions
A note
I think Reilly is currently on Green Bay’s PS. Not sure if he’s on their 53 man, as I’m pretty sure they just cut Brian Brohm.
BTSC Obituaries
OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are believed to be "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 23, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
I would really like them to grab Garcia. I think he has a great set of skills that could fit our system. Remember when he almost single-handedly marched Philly to the playoffs in 06? If things seem good with him, I say IR Batch, and grab Jeff.
Anyway, it is going to be a nerve racking week to see who ends up starting this week. I pray to God Ben can make it.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 23, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Yea Garcia could really be a nice fit
I don’t know how pressed for money we are at this point, but I would support a move in obtaining him.
BTSC Obituaries
OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are believed to be "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 23, 2009 4:20 PM EST up reply actions
I hear Terry Bradshaw can still play.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Neal O'Donnell baby
"From time to time gunfighters get shot."-Mike Tomlin the third greatest Steelers coach
by WVPiratesfan on Nov 23, 2009 3:29 PM EST up reply actions
Did you see his physique in failure to launch? No way that man passes a physical.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 23, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Have you seen Casey Hampton's
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
No way Casey passed his unless he lucked out and his test was “Can you eat 50 mcnuggets in 3 minutes?”
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 24, 2009 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
Well, Chuck...
Thank you for everything. We all love you, but it’s time to retire and become a coach. Please stop taking up a roster spot, when you could use your knowledge in so much better ways.
Let’s hope Dixon gives us something if Big Ben can’t go. This team is really breaking my heart and causing me apoplectic fits… Not a good combo for a fat guy.
Next step
Garcia is available, as is Reilly. Patrick Ramsey is also out there (but do we really want him?) and I wouldn’t rule out a trade (conditional pick?) for Lefty with TB signing Garcia as their no. 3. Brian Brohm signed with the Bills, by the way. Other than that, I guess it’s down to good ole Palko as no. 3 and Dixon as no. 2. I don’t really see anything else, any thoughts guys?
Batch should become QB coach
Unfortunately I believe that Batch is just too old to be a consistent back-up anymore. I believe that after this season we should move Dixon in as the #2 QB or keep him as #3 QB and find a replacement for Batch.
Is it just me or does anyone else think that we could still use Batch’s QB expertise as a QB coach?
I say we end this season by saying good bye to both Ken Anderson & Bruce Arians, and finding some decent coaches to help our young offense. I am sick of the same-ole play calling from Bruce Arians game, after game, after game.
*AHEM*
Is it just me or does anyone else think that we could still use Batch’s QB expertise as a QB coach?
Me, about 3/4 of the way up the thread…
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
Whats wrong with Ken Anderson?
Offense may sell tickets, but defense wins championships
by canadianblackandgold on Nov 23, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Pittsburgh to sign Tyler Palko
Remember the guy who went up against us in preseason and hurdled a Steelers defender? Oh yea we’re about to get him.
jimwexell
Steelers will sign Tyler Palko to their practice squad Tuesday, according to SCI.com’s Mike Prisuta. #steelers
Also:
Adam_Schefter
PART 1: Word @mortreport and I are hearing is that Ben Roethlisberger believes he is fine to play Sunday night at Baltimore. And… about 1 hour ago from web
Adam_Schefter
PART 2: Steelers not looking to sign veteran QB, but a practice squad QB to take reps at practice this week. That’s a sign Ben could be OK.
Adam_Schefter
RT @bryanbrackney any truth about Jeff Garcia and Cleo Lemon tryouts <—-False. No tryouts planned for either in Pittsburgh right now.
So there’s your answers for now, Palko likely to go to PS, unless CB is place on IR.
BTSC Obituaries
OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are believed to be "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 23, 2009 8:34 PM EST reply actions
Some Palko Highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwkQ_i6eetE&feature=related Trucks a guy in college.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zssQB78uzmI&NR=1 Hurdles Pacman Jones in college
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L02qhhwFV7k vs us this preseason
BTSC Obituaries
OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are believed to be "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 23, 2009 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
I was just about to post on this. Beat me to it. Well damn, I was all excited about the idea of signing Garcia as a back up. Does this mean they are confident about having Dixon as #2? I guess so. That is good news for us into the future as this is probably Batch’s last stand.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 23, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
Oh and he is a lefty?
Interesting.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 23, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
yea he is a lefty
BTSC Obituaries
OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are believed to be "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 23, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
According to Ben:
He is suffering from a severe decapitation and lung collapse, as well as 14 broken bones.
He plans on playing anyway.
by Phantaskippy on Nov 24, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions
He still has a lung?
Huh, wouldn’t have guessed
BTSC Obituaries
OldManSteeler, ominously died two days before Superbowl 123 where the Ravens are set to attempt their 7th superbowl win, facing the Detroit Lions on Sunday. He was 86. His last words are believed to be "MALOR CAN SUCK IT!!!". Like friends and family, we can only guess what this could mean.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Nov 24, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
I heard they were taking a look at Cleo Lemon today
could someone please tell me who the heck Cleo Lemon is and why we haven’t given Garcia a call?
"Human salvation lies in the hands of the creatively maladjusted" Martin Luther King Jr.
If I'm not mistaken
He started about 7 games with Miami in ‘07. Don’t really know how many W/L he had.
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by Steel Spike on Nov 24, 2009 12:39 AM EST up reply actions
Oh yeah
He’s a perpetual backup, and turned 30 in August.
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by Steel Spike on Nov 24, 2009 12:41 AM EST up reply actions
The onlt thing he's good for is Lemonade
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Cleo Lemon
Undrafted out of Arkansas State in 2001.
After playing on a couple practice squads was traded to the Dolphins. He backed up Joey Harrington (does that say it all right there?) and started once at the end of the season. After Harrington was traded, Trent Green came in and went down to injury. He played alright and didn’t get a win until week 15 (I think that was the 1-15 Dolphins).
Career stats: 15 games played, 8 starts, 55.7 comp%, 2185yds, 8TD, 7INT, 71.8 QBrating, 106 rush yards and 4 rush TDs.
He is not that good really, an okay back up. I’d rather have Jeff Garcia if Ben went down. However, as stated above we signed Tyler Palko.
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 24, 2009 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
I agree, I'd rather have Garcia, and I guess we've now got Palko...
I saw Cleo play in those games, my father is a Dolphins fan. While the numbers clearly show one side of the story (1-15 says an awful lot) I saw some flashes of real talent. Not enough that I’d want him starting on Sunday, but, if you give him some time in the system I’d put money on him being a good #2 any day, and as a pinch starter, he’s got game experience, which doesn’t hurt. Remember, that team went 1-15, there wasn’t a lot of talent around him in place to succeed. It’s all a moot point anyway, as we didn’t go in his direction.
'I’ve learned to become a flat-liner. There’s a lot out there that’ll make your heart jump if you allow it."
-Coach Tomlin
by NYSteelersFan4 on Nov 24, 2009 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
Palko
I hope we sign him and keep him next year. I was really surprised the Cards cut him, he looked better than Lienert.
He cost Pitt Joe Flacco
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Palko reminds me of Bubby Brister
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I hope we have someone as good as Neil O’donnel behind him
Wall of Shame
-"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
-"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
-PIT 24 KC 27
by John Stephens on Nov 24, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09328/1015835-66.stm
Yeah, guess I was wrong about the “two veterans”.
Dixon must be a stud.
You sure Ike isn’t reacquainting himself with his fingers, he certainly doesn’t use them for catching. - Brian (DaBolts) on "Face Me Ike"
We just signed Vinne Testicleverde
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
can he still eat solid food?
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
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