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Big Ben: "Maybe I don't have it anymore." (1 Viewer)
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timschochet
Footballguy
It's rare enough that players with Roethlisberger's elite skills and experience lose their confidence. It's even rarer that they would admit to this. In fact I can't think of another example. I'm really shocked by this. Maybe the guy got the quote wrong? Maybe it was meant to be sarcastic?
I don't know. But if he meant to say this, the season (and his career) are likely over.
I don't know. But if he meant to say this, the season (and his career) are likely over.
need2know
Footballguy
He was really thinking about retiring this past off season. I don't think he really even wants to play anymore
Seems that way.
Can't go through the motions in football. Should have retired if he really didn't want to play anymore. Lot of money to walk away from though.
The General
Footballguy
If he retired before this season I think he had to pay back like 16 million. He's always been a bit of a prima donna in the media IIRC.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Good post and interesting as while I’ve heard QBs blame themselves for being bad that given Sunday and needing to better, I don’t think I’ve heard such defeatist words either.
Has Ben really been that bad through this season?
ShamrockPride
Footballguy
The General
Footballguy
I just saw the tape of him saying this. He was just acting whiny. Was surrounded by a bunch of reporters and was pissed because he sucked so bad this week.
No story here at all IMO.
No story here at all IMO.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Yes he does! Ben has been the world's biggest drama queen his entire career. He just wants attention he is starving for it.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
BassNBrew
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
What shocks me even more is Pittsburgh apparent lack of planning when Ben is done/injured.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
Cam is an even bigger vajayjay. It's all fun and games when he's winning but when is losing he turns into a spoiled brat.
He's a front running, preening shmuck.
STEADYMOBBIN 22
Footballguy
I know right? With the plethora of talented quarterback's that are out there you would think they have a couple of them just sitting behind their starter like every other team has.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Yep. Kind of hard to get upset here when you see elite guys like Cassell and mccown playing.I know right? With the plethora of talented quarterback's that are out there you would think they have a couple of them just sitting behind their starter like every other team has.
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I think he was just venting and taking out of his #### after a brutal loss. Jags defense is legitimate. Bad day for Ben. There will be good days this year too. Don’t they get CLE 2x?
Hu-Tang Clan
Footballguy
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
Ghost Rider
Footballguy
This. I think his play has clearly dropped off, but this is just Roethsliberger being his usual drama queen self.
fruity pebbles
Footballguy
I would agree with his assessment
DocHolliday
Footballguy
If nothing else, this indicates that this is his last season.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Agreed, the running game is an afterthought. The offensive line has been horrible this season too.
TheDirtyWord
Footballguy
Once I actually saw this (instead of read it), I thought this too.
But I'm struck by how one-dimensional the PIT offense is. 43% of BB passing yards to AB.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Yep, it is ridiculous. What is even more ridiculous is going into yesterday's game The Jags were ranked #1 defense against the pass and #32 vs the run. Now I know you have to take the rankings with a grain of salt but it doesn't take a rocket surgeon to know that you shouldn't have Ben throw 55 times and only run Bell 15 against that defense. It is beyond stupid.
The o-line is playing like dogmeat, Ben is completely out-of-sync with his receivers and you have a horrible game plan from Haley. This week they play the Chiefs at home and it is going to be ugly.
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LittlePhatty
Footballguy
I think he's been spooked by the overwhelming CTE evidence that has come out over the past year or two. I'm sure other players are too. You can't play the game with fear, and having your brain turned into Jello is certainly something to fear.
He mentions CTE in this pre-season interview:
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/07/28/ben-roethlisberger-retirement-rumors-steelers-training-camp-2017-latrobe/stories/201707280132
He mentions CTE in this pre-season interview:
http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/07/28/ben-roethlisberger-retirement-rumors-steelers-training-camp-2017-latrobe/stories/201707280132
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I agree that CTE has been on his mind but looking at his play this year it does not appear to me like he has happy feet or his head is on a swivel. And up until yesterday he was okay. Not great but not horrible either. Yesterday was really bad although a couple of the picks were tipped and you have to give credit to the Jags defense -- they were great.
jeaton6
Footballguy
No just no. A guy who rides a chopper and continues to not wear a helmet doesn't give a rats #### about CTE.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Ben, Gomer and Rivers all came in the same year and they look like they all should leave the same year. All 3 teams should be preparing to take one of the QBs in 2018.
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
He's done...once you think about retirement you might as well do it
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Lots of things going on with the Steelers. Seems like Tomlin has lost control of the team ,Ben is losing interest. Might be a good time for both to depart. It is amazing at how the anthem is actually ripping apart and dividing teams now with the Steelers being one of them.
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LittlePhatty
Footballguy
Right. That guy would say "I definitely don't have it anymore."
But a guy who is doubting himself and thinking that maybe he doesn't have it anymore would probably say "Maybe I don't have it anymore."
And a guy who does have it, and knows he has it, but doesn't really want it anymore would say "I'm retiring."
Godsbrother
Footballguy
I don't think it helped but no one has really been talking about since they beat Baltimore a couple weeks ago. I think it is as simple as the offense (line, Ben, Bell, play calling, etc) is just not playing well.
habsfan
Footballguy
It's not the kind of thing you say in front of a mic / media scrum if you actually think it might be true.
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