thoughts on Big ben..

by nycsteelerfan on Nov 28, 2009 5:55 PM EST

Whether we win, lose or draw, for the season, it is clear to me that BB HAS to change his style, somewhat..I know he is exciting to watch him run around and extend the play, but..it will shorten his career..He has Ken Anderson as his QB coach, who was a pretty good pocket passer in his day..he could tutor BB on how, at least to throw the ball away or, get rid of the ball quickly..Is it all on the O line? Maybe..in his first 2 years, he didnt get sacked all that much..but now..OUCH! I do think this decision was not his..He is a warrior and would want to play in this game..

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He NEVER gets call for roughing the passer, when Brady cries to the refs and get the flag! Just ask the Ravens about that! Even steeler fans and raven fans agree on that!

by nycsteelerfan on Nov 28, 2009 5:59 PM EST reply actions

True on the roughing...

Should have been a flag on the play Ben was hurt on…..knee to the head – pretty obvious.

by SteelerNorth on Nov 28, 2009 10:39 PM EST up reply actions

Accidental

Ben misjudged his dive and copped a stray knee. Johnson wasnt leading with the knee, it was just an unfortunate mishap. Thats football

Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever

by Michael Hewitt on Nov 29, 2009 2:44 AM EST up reply actions

So if you dive and a guys knee happens to be there, its a flag? No.

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by John Stephens on Nov 29, 2009 8:56 AM EST up reply actions

Also, he left the pocket, so all the roughing the passer flags go out the window.

by John Stephens on Nov 29, 2009 8:56 AM EST up reply actions

And he opted to dive head first, and is one of the only QBs to opt to do so.

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 29, 2009 10:17 AM EST up reply actions

I would

Have sex with Big Ben (lmao) jokes dudes

Ron Paul was Right.

by Steelchamps !! on Nov 28, 2009 11:41 PM EST reply actions

um...ok...

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by Steel Spike on Nov 29, 2009 12:15 AM EST up reply actions

I believe you would

by StoneColdSteel on Nov 29, 2009 2:25 AM EST up reply actions

Weve won two superbowls with Big Bens style of play

Look at College tape, look at NFL tape. The only way Big Ben knows how to play is on the edge. He doesnt give an inch, he doesnt go down without a fight

Barry Sanders only had to play 10 years to carve his legacy as one of the most unique runners in history, Big Ben has played the QB position with the physical mentality of a Linebacker.

Many of the greatest throws and plays season in and out are done by Ben and his wonderous style.

If his career is cut short due to injury, then he will have gifted us with the way he plays. He should only change if he believes in it, not because people think he should

He will likely play the game the only way he knows how.

Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever

by Michael Hewitt on Nov 29, 2009 2:42 AM EST reply actions

well...

he didnt get sacked all that much his first 2 years…why??

by nycsteelerfan on Nov 29, 2009 9:54 AM EST reply actions

That’s complete and utter BS.

2004-295 attempts, 30 sacks. Sacked 10% of the time.
2005-268 attempts, 23 sacks. Sacked 8.5% of the time.

2008-469 attempts, 46 sacks. Sacked 9.8% of the time.
2009-344 attempts, 29 sacks. Sacked 8.4% of the time.

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 29, 2009 10:21 AM EST up reply actions

so...

Whats your recomendation? Sometimes he takes sacks that take us out of FG range too..

by nycsteelerfan on Nov 29, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions

Teach him not to extend plays

But you take away plays like the TD that won the SB.

by John Stephens on Nov 29, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

not that..

but to avoid the sack by throwing the ball away..

by nycsteelerfan on Nov 29, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

That is exactly the same thing.

by John Stephens on Nov 29, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

I’m not a coach and I don’t give recommendations. I do call out BS though.

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 29, 2009 2:32 PM EST up reply actions

BTW...

Terry changed his style..he all over the place, like BB and a cpl of injuries later, he matured into a hall of fame QB…BUT, BB MUST change, at least a liitle to save his career and most importantly, himself! Remember, QBs like BB dont grow on trees! Even if you draft one, no guarantees he will be any good…then you got the growing pains, etc, etc…we were spoiled with BB, because, except for the playoffs, in his first year, he was very good! keep in mind a the SHIT QBs we had before BB!

by nycsteelerfan on Nov 29, 2009 10:18 AM EST reply actions