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Roethlisberger Head Injury (1 Viewer)
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he got kneed in the head by Derrick Johnson and his neck snapped back pretty good.
John Windle
Footballguy
Doesn't he have a plate in his head from that motorcycle wreck a few years back? This makes me very nervous... Ben's been a gem for me almost all year... I lost Ronnie Brown and Dwayne Bowe last week. Please... let's be alright.
Cookiemonster
Footballguy
Hey looked real foggy on the sidelines. As a Steeler fan, I'm worried that he misses next week too.
I hope he is all right as well. I got lucky this week in that I had Bowe and Brown as well, but Kevin Smith stepped up well this week. I like having Cutler and Roethlisberger and being able to play matchups as it has been very nice all but last week. Losing Bowe, Brown and Roethlisberger for a couple games would be very hard to get through every week.
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
Steeler fan here too and I'm not that worried, they showed him on the sidelines and he didn't look that bad while he was talking to a trainer while sitting down, looks to me he's gonna be ok but hopefully no bad news comes out.
Dude. stop trying to be funny. I was posting a reply to someone in the exact same situation as me, not to you. Feel free to contribute something useful next time. Most people just ignore a post that they don't care about.
cobalt_27
Footballguy
I totally agree with you here.Can you share some of the past tough luck stories you've been involved in over the years?workdog3 said:Dude. stop trying to be funny. I was posting a reply to someone in the exact same situation as me, not to you. Feel free to contribute something useful next time. Most people just ignore a post that they don't care about.
Sammy B
Footballguy
Per Fanball:
Ben Roethlisberger : Prognosis good for Big Ben
11/23/2009 07:53 AM
THE NEWS
Ben Roethlisberger was "lucid" in the locker room after his overtime concussion in the Steelers' loss to the Chiefs on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
OUR VIEW
He suffered the concussion after getting kneed in the head by Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson. Unlike most concussion sufferers, he looks like he will not have to miss any game time.
Ben Roethlisberger : Prognosis good for Big Ben
11/23/2009 07:53 AM
THE NEWS
Ben Roethlisberger was "lucid" in the locker room after his overtime concussion in the Steelers' loss to the Chiefs on Sunday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
OUR VIEW
He suffered the concussion after getting kneed in the head by Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson. Unlike most concussion sufferers, he looks like he will not have to miss any game time.
RebelINS
Footballguy
Glad to see people aren't really concerned about anything but their fantasy team. I hope Roethlisberger is okay long term since he's had a history of concussions. I'd hate to see such a talented player get his career cut short with second impact or anything of the like. Hopefully the Steelers will take every precaution to make sure he gets healthy.
LittlePhatty
Footballguy
During SNF last night the announcers were talking about a new rule by the commissioner stating that players with concussions could not return to any game until a third-party neurologist (not the team doctor) cleared them. I guess this rule is in effect immediately?
I think it is a good rule for the protection of players.
I think it is a good rule for the protection of players.
Horses Mouth
Footballguy
I think it's assumed the FF community hopes he's ok in real life.
Avery
Footballguy
I've always thought that the way Ben plays, he's going to have a shorter career than many QBs. What makes him so successful is also what gets him hurt.One could say not sliding on that play (got a concussion on a scramble and he dove head first) was foolish, but you take that attitude and style away and I'm guessing he wouldn't be the QB he is.
ThaPenguin
Footballguy
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I love Charlie but he is the most brittle player in the NFL. I suppose the Steelers will sign someone else. Probably resign Mike Reilly from the Packers practice squad. Jeff Garcia is out there...
ThaPenguin
Footballguy
Waiver wire "trade" for Mikey Vick?
Would have to think Garcia is signed if Big Ben is out for any length of time
treat88
Footballguy
No.I'm guessing Ben plays against the Ravens and they sign a vet FA to act as the #3.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Dixon is not ready, especially in primetime on the road against the Ravens, for a game that has playoff implications.Then again if Ben can't go the Steelers have no other choice this week. Even a vet like Garcia would need a little time to learn the system.
RebelINS
Footballguy
I wouldn't make that assumption.
JamesTheScot
Footballguy
I think you're taking it a little too far. What are the chances that Ben checks this thread to see if we are wishing him well and a quick recovery? So it basically boils down to an exercise in trying to impress each other with our humanity and capacity for caring and not taking the game too seriously. Why else would we take time and effort to express our hopes for Ben when he isn't going to come find them here? You are making an assumption that someone who doesn't feel compelled to express such sentiments doesn't have them. It could be that they just don't feel the need to get your endorsement of their level of caring.I say this as a recovering well-wisher. Now, I just save it for the party needing it.I wouldn't make that assumption.I think it's assumed the FF community hopes he's ok in real life.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Tommy Maddox?
B-Deep
Footballguy
Roethlisberger told the Post-Gazette as he pulled on his dress suit in the locker room that while he did not know if he received a concussion or not, he felt okay.
that worries me
with batch being out, I don't want Ben to have a concussion, not have it officially diagnosed, and try to tough it out.
Hopefully he and the team are smart enough to play it safe here.
that worries me
with batch being out, I don't want Ben to have a concussion, not have it officially diagnosed, and try to tough it out.
Hopefully he and the team are smart enough to play it safe here.
gnarboots11
Footballguy
Ya I agree, why would I care about roffleburgers real life? I don't know him. Anyways, back to topic at hand, he gonna suck it up and play next week or what? Need to know for my fantasy team cause that's all that matters.
sinatravolta
Footballguy
His mom does.
kaa
Footballguy
Ben should give serious consideration to retirement. If you've ever seen footage of interviews with older retired players who suffered several concussions over the years, you'd know why. They often don't appear to have their mental faculties working. Even if he was fit to play right away, we're talking about serious permanent damage to the brain from all these concussions. Its just not worth it, IMO.
kaa
Footballguy
The NFL also has a history of underplaying concussions. The team doctor will be like "oh he had his bell rung he'll be fine". Then the truth comes out 20 years later, only by that time the brain is too far gone to matter. Don't wait until you're in your mid-30s Ben, just walk away now.
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Idiot Boxer
Footballguy
No reason to hold the spot open for Batch, in my opinion. They have to IR him or cut him.
beavers
Footballguy
Godsbrother
Footballguy
ESPN Radio in Pittsburgh reported earlier the Steelers will not be updating the status of their injuries until tomorrow's press conference.
sdsjr3
Footballguy
OK, cool. I sorta figured if what this guy was saying was true it would have already been up here in the SP. In fact, I called BS on him right away for that reason. But wanted to double check to be sure.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
I may be in the minority, but I think Jeff Garcia would be a TERRIBLE fit for the Steelers' offense. Noodle Arm has no place in an offense predicated on throwing the ball 20+ yards downfield.
Unless they intend to start running the ball 60% of the time, or are going to start featuring the bubble screen exclusively, they're probably better off going with the guy who's been in the system two years and can throw it further than the feet of the OL. Either way, if Roethlisberger is out for 3 weeks, it's almost certainly not going to matter.
Unless they intend to start running the ball 60% of the time, or are going to start featuring the bubble screen exclusively, they're probably better off going with the guy who's been in the system two years and can throw it further than the feet of the OL. Either way, if Roethlisberger is out for 3 weeks, it's almost certainly not going to matter.
Golden Mike Tomczak
Footballguy
All signs point to them rolling with Ben and Dennis Dixon. Ben should be cleared to start and Dennis Dixon will be #2. They may sign a wiley veteren, and I also hope it won't be Garcia..
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
I'd rather they signed you again, Mike, over Garcia. The Steelers miss your Ken Doll hair and easy good looks(to say nothing of the ghastly interceptions as the worst possible times.)Garcia DOES have a hot wife that may get some face-time if they signed him, but that's about his only redeeming quality at this point from where I'm sitting.
Golden Mike Tomczak
Footballguy
I retired as a Steeler back in 2001, but the urge is still there. With this offensive line Id be dead meat.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Well, he got kneed in the head and his coach is calling the injury "concussion oriented", for whatever that's worth.
AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
GET KENT GRAHAM ON THIS ROSTER NOW!!!
Cliff Stoudt or Bubby Brister.
