Ben May NOT Play this week (1 Viewer)

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Steelers | Roethlisberger not expected to play Week 17

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:16:06 -0800

Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 27. He is not expected to play Week 17. If Roethlisberger does not play in the game, QB Charlie Batch will take his place.

 

[DawgPoundNJ]

The ankle shouldn't be too much of a concern for the playoffs. ESPN had a clip with Ben messing around with the Globetrotters on the court last night, not limping at all.

 

[southeastjerome]

This makes Charlie Batch a decent play for those who count week 17.

 

[fred_1_15301]

The ankle shouldn't be too much of a concern for the playoffs. ESPN had a clip with Ben messing around with the Globetrotters on the court last night, not limping at all.

True but Ben is much safer on the court with the Globetrotters than he is behind that horrific O-Line. It would be very stupid if he even plays one snap in that game regardless of how healthy he is.....

 

[Gr00vus]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

 

[Topes]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

I'm thinking they might be thinking that the Raiders will.To my mind, a bad assumption.

 

[southeastjerome]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

I'm sure they do want the 3 seed, but not badly enough to risk big ben. No matter what happens they'll have a playoff game at home next week and if they win a road playoff game the next week. If they were playing for home field, this might be a different story.

 

[Steel Town]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

I think the Ravens have already rolled over.

 

[Gr00vus]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

I'm thinking they might be thinking that the Raiders will.To my mind, a bad assumption.

Agree. I doubt the Raiders will win, but you bet your ### they'll want to do whatever they can to send the Chargers home with an L. Anything can happen. Seems silly to cash it in like that with Ben.

 

[Pai Mei]

Looks like I spoke too soon. Once again, injury takes Ben down in a meaningful game. Injury-prone as always.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

I'm thinking they might be thinking that the Raiders will.To my mind, a bad assumption.

Agree. I doubt the Raiders will win, but you bet your ### they'll want to do whatever they can to send the Chargers home with an L. Anything can happen. Seems silly to cash it in like that with Ben.

I don't think it's stilly at all. Bottom line is the Steelers have absolutely no chance to do anything in the playoffs without Ben. Zero, Zilch, Nada!!! If you've watched the Steelers play this year, you would understand that the chance of Ben getting hurt in this game is actually pretty good. I would say the chances of Ben getting hurt may even be greater than the chances of SD losing to the Raiders. The guy is pressured and hit on almost every single play. It truly is remarkable that he's still standing and has his team in the playoffs. Not to mention the Ravens HATE the Steelers and will no doubt be gunning for him. Finally, I think the Batch is more than capable of doing enough to beat a pathetic Ravens team. It would make no sense at all for the Steelers to put Ben out there.

 

[CrossEyed]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Have you watched Batch play lately? Who says they don't have a shot at beating the Ravens with him in at QB?

 

[Gr00vus]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Have you watched Batch play lately? Who says they don't have a shot at beating the Ravens with him in at QB?

I never said "don't have a shot". I'm contending that benching Ben doesn't give them their best shot - do you disagree?

 

[fred_1_15301]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Have you watched Batch play lately? Who says they don't have a shot at beating the Ravens with him in at QB?

I never said "don't have a shot". I'm contending that benching Ben doesn't give them their best shot - do you disagree?

Obviously it doesn't give them their best shot but this is a classic risk vs reward scenario. In this case, the risk of losing Ben is far too great for the reward of increasing the likelihood of winning what most likely will end up being a meaningless game......

 

[Topes]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Have you watched Batch play lately? Who says they don't have a shot at beating the Ravens with him in at QB?

Good point. He no slouch. That's exactly the thought I started to have when I read above...

Bottom line is the Steelers have absolutely no chance to do anything in the playoffs without Ben. Zero, Zilch, Nada!!! If you've watched the Steelers play this year, you would understand that the chance of Ben getting hurt in this game is actually pretty good.

Better to dust off Batch early than late...

 

[Tom Servo]

Looks like I spoke too soon. Once again, injury takes Ben down in a meaningful game. Injury-prone as always.

 

[Steelers4Life]

Personally, I hope they treat this like a bye week. The chance to get the 3 seed isn't worth the risk of losing someone or getting beaten up the weak before the Jags likely come back to town.

Could the Raiders beat the Chargers? Sure, but I and most others doubt it will happen. The Steelers can beat the Ravens without Ben, and personally I hope they take this opportunity to give some rest to anyone else who's even a little banged up. I also hope they give Davenport some action early and get him out of the game, too... it'd be disastrous to lose him and be forced to start Russell or Haynes in the playoffs.

Remember, the Ravens are on their 3rd string QB, Ray Lewis won't be out there, and neither will McGahee and possibly Heap.

 

[CrossEyed]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Have you watched Batch play lately? Who says they don't have a shot at beating the Ravens with him in at QB?

I never said "don't have a shot". I'm contending that benching Ben doesn't give them their best shot - do you disagree?

I read your "Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed?" as saying that they didn't have a shot without Ben. I do agree that Ben gives them their best shot. But I still think they can handle the Ravens with Batch.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Looks like I spoke too soon. Once again, injury takes Ben down in a meaningful game. Injury-prone as always.

Let me guess, you're one of those yahoos who "wouldn't take Roethlisberger's career to date over Eli Manning's."?

 

[CrossEyed]

The ankle shouldn't be too much of a concern for the playoffs. ESPN had a clip with Ben messing around with the Globetrotters on the court last night, not limping at all.

I saw that clip. It actually looked like Ben was moving pretty gingerly on that ankle.

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

If the Ravens game meant a bye I am sure Ben would play Sunday. As it is I'd rather give him a bye this week and have him as close to 100% as possible for the playoffs. Ditto for Polamalu, Holmes and any other starter that isn't 100%.

 

[pecorino]

steelers backups will own the beat down, lame-team-to-begin-with Ravens on sunday. 3 seed? probably not as SD should beat the raiders.

 

[Godsbrother]

Looks like I spoke too soon. Once again, injury takes Ben down in a meaningful game. Injury-prone as always.

Nice BGP.

 

[SteelerMurf]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Tomlin is thinking what he should be thinking....Ben needs a break. He has been beat up badly and the best thing for the team is Ben at 100 percent....and I bet Ben is dressed and ready to go if they take a look at the scoreboard and see Oakland in the game and Batch not doing well.And if Steelers with Batch can't beat a team that was bad already and has the following injuries, they barely deserve to even play next week...Ravens | McGahee out Week 17Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:39:54 -0800Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens RB Willis McGahee (ribs) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26, and has been ruled out for Week 17.Ravens | R. Lewis not expected to play Week 17Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:39:09 -0800Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens LB Ray Lewis (back, finger) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26, and is not expected to play Week 17.Ravens | Sypniewski not expected to play Week 17Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:41:23 -0800Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE Quinn Sypniewski (concussion) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26, and is not expected to play Week 17.Ravens | Wilcox not expected to play Week 17Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:42:56 -0800Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE Daniel Wilcox (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26, and is not expected to play Week 17.Ravens | Heap not expected to play Week 17Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:38:51 -0800Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens TE Todd Heap (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26, and is not expected to play Week 17.Ravens | Boller expected to be the No. 2 QBWed, 26 Dec 2007 16:25:10 -0800Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens QB Kyle Boller (head) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26, but is expected to be the team's No. 2 quarterback in Week 17.Ravens | D. Williams uncertain to play Week 17Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:44:35 -0800Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Demetrius Williams (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 26, and is uncertain to play Week 17.

 

[The Man with the Plan]

The Ravens likely have 3 tight ends out this week. So who's starting at TE?

 

[Sea Bass]

Big game for Davenport?

 

[shredhead]

Big game for Davenport?

or Batch?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Looks like I spoke too soon. Once again, injury takes Ben down in a meaningful game. Injury-prone as always.

 

[poopdawg]

Looks like I spoke too soon. Once again, injury takes Ben down in a meaningful game. Injury-prone as always.

Seriously, can the powers-that-be please ban this fool again?

 

[DaTruth]

How does this bode for Nate Washington? Will he be starting or should he be downgraded because of Batch.

DaTruth

 

[Cookiemonster]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Have you watched Batch play lately? Who says they don't have a shot at beating the Ravens with him in at QB?

Good point. He no slouch. That's exactly the thought I started to have when I read above...

Bottom line is the Steelers have absolutely no chance to do anything in the playoffs without Ben. Zero, Zilch, Nada!!! If you've watched the Steelers play this year, you would understand that the chance of Ben getting hurt in this game is actually pretty good.

Better to dust off Batch early than late...

IMO Batch is right there with the best #2 QBs in the league. He could start for at least 10 NFL teams.FWIW, Rivers is sitting out this weeks game for SD and probably LT also. Doesn't sound like the Bolts are too worried about losing to the Raiders either. Hell, the Raiders are probably more interested in the #5 pick at this point as they have stated that they are starting Russell this week.

 

[tonydead]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Have you watched Batch play lately? Who says they don't have a shot at beating the Ravens with him in at QB?

Good point. He no slouch. That's exactly the thought I started to have when I read above...

Bottom line is the Steelers have absolutely no chance to do anything in the playoffs without Ben. Zero, Zilch, Nada!!! If you've watched the Steelers play this year, you would understand that the chance of Ben getting hurt in this game is actually pretty good.

Better to dust off Batch early than late...

IMO Batch is right there with the best #2 QBs in the league. He could start for at least 10 NFL teams.FWIW, Rivers is sitting out this weeks game for SD and probably LT also. Doesn't sound like the Bolts are too worried about losing to the Raiders either. Hell, the Raiders are probably more interested in the #5 pick at this point as they have stated that they are starting Russell this week.

Link??

 

[Cookiemonster]

Why wouldn't they want a shot at the 3 seed? Are the expecting that the Ravens will roll over, or that the Raiders will?

Have you watched Batch play lately? Who says they don't have a shot at beating the Ravens with him in at QB?

Good point. He no slouch. That's exactly the thought I started to have when I read above...

Bottom line is the Steelers have absolutely no chance to do anything in the playoffs without Ben. Zero, Zilch, Nada!!! If you've watched the Steelers play this year, you would understand that the chance of Ben getting hurt in this game is actually pretty good.

Better to dust off Batch early than late...

IMO Batch is right there with the best #2 QBs in the league. He could start for at least 10 NFL teams.FWIW, Rivers is sitting out this weeks game for SD and probably LT also. Doesn't sound like the Bolts are too worried about losing to the Raiders either. Hell, the Raiders are probably more interested in the #5 pick at this point as they have stated that they are starting Russell this week.

Link??

Sorry. If I change it to "very limited action" because Rivers is banged up and they should be up 21-0 @ the end of the 1st, do I still have to provide you a link?

 

[CrossEyed]

Big game for Davenport?

Russell.

 

[Despyzer]

Sorry. If I change it to "very limited action" because Rivers is banged up and they should be up 21-0 @ the end of the 1st, do I still have to provide you a link?

That's a LOT different than saying he is sitting out.