Ben to Play
by Hines Ward on Nov 24, 2009 12:49 PM EST
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PrintThanks to my texts from Steelers.com, I just got the word Coach Tomlin said Ben is recovering well from the concussion and should play on Sunday.
This may seem like good news on the surface, but I am of the mindset it isn't good to rush back from any sort of head injury. Especially in this case, where this concussion is not the first of Ben's career. Also, don't forget we don't know what is going to happen with Chris Kemoeatu. If he doesn't play, our o-line that has gelled relatively well together will have to go into Baltimore with a backup, which doesn't bode well for keeping the defense off Ben. And if he takes a bad hit, who knows what may happen.
So, with Charlie out as backup for 2-4 weeks (according to the text), this begs the question, how do you all feel about Dennis Dixon?
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I trust Dixon not to injure his wrist on two passing plays.
Seriously, the kid was drafted to be a back up to Ben and (if he shows anything) trade-bait in the long term. He’s physically gifted, smart, and has had a couple of years in the Steelers’ system. Given Chuck’s age, I feel at least as good about the double D backing up Big Ben. Still, any backup is going to be a step down from our future HoFamer. That’s just the reality of situation. But it’s the reality of every team with a great QB.
Tomlin already said that Kemo would be out at the presser this afternoon. Wexell and company think Romon Foster will probably start in his place. Given that we probably should run the ball a lot more to keep a nearly concussed Ben from throwing all night and putting him in further danger, this is a bigger letdown than Batch being out.
Also, Tomlin noted that the DB’s were confused and out of position on the final Chris Chambers pass in OT. My guess is Timmons was supposed to have help over the top, but the help didn’t know it was supposed to be there.
by BluegrassSteeler on Nov 24, 2009 1:00 PM EST reply actions
Was there ever any doubt that Ben would play???
Ben would play without legs, without arms, if he could.
Who's laughing now, O Line??? Ben Roethlisberger (from the Podium) to his O-Line and the world in Superbowl XLIII
Would that make Ben the Black Knight?
I mean, it was only a flesh wound after all.
'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 2:26 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Hahahaha
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 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Come back here I'll bite your ankles!
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 26, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
Looks like Ramon will get a chance
I’m going to let everyone know (like it will make a difference) I will take it personally if you talk bad about Ramon. It’s personal. I think you’ll like what you see if he picks up his assignments well. You may have seen him pancake someone Sunday.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I’m excited to see the kid play. He could be a real steal for us.
by BluegrassSteeler on Nov 24, 2009 2:21 PM EST up reply actions
Trust me
He is. Just give him a little time.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
love the guy!
He will be a starter on this team…especially if Colon walks..
by nycsteelerfan on Nov 24, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
Ramon is a ninny!
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 2:59 PM EST up reply actions
I'll make sure to tell him that. :)
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
You actually know 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 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Send me an email
It may take a while for me to get it, but ask me that in an email.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
That sounded creepy, I gotta dig your email address up.
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 4:18 PM EST up reply actions
It's on my profile
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Yeah I realized that after I posted
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 25, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions
"I will take it personally if you talk bad about Ramon."
Hopefully we will have good things to say. Quite frankly I’m terrified of putting someone else in the O-line that was gelling right before the freakin’ ravens. Oh well.
"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."
I know right
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Huge pancake
with butter and maple syrup even, the best part was, he just pushed him hard and the guy went down like he had been hit by a brick wall. I would like to see what he does when he really smacks someone.
I had to rewind and play it again
I was like"Hey! That was Ramon!"
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
No
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Ramon Foster
how could a guy that started for 4 years, 1st team all freshmen in the SEC with his size and athletic ability slip out of the draft intirely? or did he have an injury that scared teams away?
I can find out
It’s a mystery for sure.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Does Foster have a nicknamey
"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 24, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions
I'll try to find out.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I like pancake
"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 25, 2009 9:17 AM EST up reply actions
I used to have a name saved for my best lineman
“Aunt Jemima” That name would float each week. I would present them with a really nice looking certificate that said somethign like this: “Congratulations on earning the name Aunt Jemima. We honor you for slaving long and hard feeding the troops. For masterfully combining the ingredients given you by the head chef and generously serving out pancakes for your fellowman we salute you. Domination is your art and victory is your wage.”
By the way if your name would have been “knee him in the head” I would have blamed you for Ben’s injury.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
damn
blaming me now? Let’s stick to “it’s BA’s fault”
Ramon “Buttermilk” Foster?
"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 25, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Flapjack?
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 25, 2009 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Nice ring to it
"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 25, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions
Bisquick
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 25, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions
Maxwell House to endorse Sweed
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions
And the National Proctologist Association
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 25, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions
I figured no one would get that one
The good to the last drop was great.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 25, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks, I got it, but was trying to get back to the subject of the linemen, without…you get the idea.
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
I see
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 25, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
Think there will be many splash plays against the Ravens?
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Splash like a dump
after a meal loaded with cheese!
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 25, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
Hope we can keep Rice from squirting out of the backfield.
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
squirt like a dump after
Collard Greens
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Did you like Denver's backfield in motion plays
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Backfield in motion like
Shakira
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I need practice teeing it up, too obvious there
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
obvious like
a 50 year old man in front of a middle school with a bag of candy
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
One thing I absolutely will not joke about, is people mistreating children.
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions
He didn't he's only giving out candy
but seriously…it’s not “about that”
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Thanks
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions
reference to the person not the action
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
You were explaining how obvious it was, I get it now. Obviously, you understood, my misunderstanding.
"We just have to play better as a whole team." James Harrison
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Nov 25, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions
Yep I did
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Nov 26, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions
ramon
is a steal…..i watched him closely in pre season and couldn’t figure how anyone even considerd cutting him………he was one of those projected all college world first rd. talent but lost one yr. to injury and one to position change. i wish he could play center but he can back up any other spot.
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