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Some athletes limp less when the coach is watching. Some limp more when the coach is watching. My impression of Rothlisberger is that he's a limp more type of guy. That said, I've been impressed with his ability to still perform after being injured. I fully expect there to be a lot of drama swirling around him, but somehow he'll "suck it up and take the pain" while playing this week. How much pain? Only he knows.

 
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Steelers list Roethlisberger as a limited participant in practice today.

30 minutes ago via web

 
Even with limited practicing, what can we realistically expect from him? Going to be hard to run against SF...so I'd like to think that they'll be forced to throw...seems likely that he'll be limited to some degree though.

Cant believe I'm thinking of starting Grossman over him...or Palmer.

 
two practices in a row for ben and is questionable. Is it safe to say hes starting? Should we carry batch just in case? My league has short benches and costs $ to make moves do I would rather not carry batch if I don't have to

 
two practices in a row for ben and is questionable. Is it safe to say hes starting? Should we carry batch just in case? My league has short benches and costs $ to make moves do I would rather not carry batch if I don't have to
Ben will probably start, and if you are that concerned about the money, don't pick up Batch. That being said, if you're in the playoffs, the $ to pick up Batch, just in case, would be worth it (IMO).
 
two practices in a row for ben and is questionable. Is it safe to say hes starting? Should we carry batch just in case? My league has short benches and costs $ to make moves do I would rather not carry batch if I don't have to
i wouldn't push it in the playoffs unless you can make pick ups all the way until Mon before the game, even then you risk the chance of your opponent grabbing him first for the block.
 
two practices in a row for ben and is questionable. Is it safe to say hes starting? Should we carry batch just in case? My league has short benches and costs $ to make moves do I would rather not carry batch if I don't have to
i wouldn't push it in the playoffs unless you can make pick ups all the way until Mon before the game, even then you risk the chance of your opponent grabbing him first for the block.
Thanks for the feedback. I just picked batch up. It would suck to lose because I was a cheapass... :popcorn:
 
'Brownje6 said:
Even with limited practicing, what can we realistically expect from him? Going to be hard to run against SF...so I'd like to think that they'll be forced to throw...seems likely that he'll be limited to some degree though.Cant believe I'm thinking of starting Grossman over him...or Palmer.
Maybe, but he did pretty good with a steel plate on his foot and a broken thumb so far, I am starting him. I'll grab ASmith tomorrow if any bad news pops up.
 
ASmith and Batch are pretty lame options. If you are losing sleep over BigBen grab Grossman, Yates or Skelton, maybe even FitzP, they should all do OK and better than Smith or Batch

 
Looks like he's gonna play, but the occasional reporter/beat writer still chimes in that they doubt he'll play. The debate for me is going all in on Steelers starting Ben, Wallace, and Brown. May sit Ben and Brown for Orton and Bowe to hedge my bets but how do you trust KC.

Probably not going to get anymore info before lineups are locked so it's time to decide. Let's hear from some more folks on what they are doing.

 
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'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
I can't stand the guy, but I don't understand all the people constantly saying this about him, as if they have the slightly freaking clue what they're talking about. ME TOUGH, BIG SUPER BOWL WINNING NFL QB DRAMA QUEEN. Whatever, buddy.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
I can't stand the guy, but I don't understand all the people constantly saying this about him, as if they have the slightly freaking clue what they're talking about. ME TOUGH, BIG SUPER BOWL WINNING NFL QB DRAMA QUEEN. Whatever, buddy.
you can be tough and a drama queen at the same time. ben is both, it's not a big deal.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
:confused: Most other QBs wouldn't even think about starting this week.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
you are making a pretty big deal out of something you said... it's not a big deal... about. :pics:
 
http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/steelers-qb-ben-roethlisberger-practices-but-remains-questionable-for-game-against-49ers/2011/12/17/gIQAyScr0O_story.html



PITTSBURGH — Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced Saturday but remains questionable for Monday night’s game at San Francisco.

Roethlisberger sprained his left ankle during a 14-3 win over Cleveland on Dec. 8. He did not speak to reporters following practice, but guard Ramon Foster said the quarterback showed little problems throwing the ball despite limited mobility.

“I could see him playing against the 49ers,” Foster said. “I guess we won’t know for sure for a couple days, but with a late Monday night game and two more days to rest and rehab I think he’ll be all right to play. And I certainly wouldn’t bet against him.”

Roethlisberger last missed a start due to injury in 2009. Veteran Charlie Batch will get the start if Roethlisberger can’t go.

Safety Troy Polamalu (right hamstring) and linebacker LaMarr Woodley (left hamstring) are probable, but the Steelers will be without center Maurkice Pouncey (left ankle sprain) and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (sprained right foot).

Despite indications that he almost certainly will play, Polamalu declined to say he was ready.

“The younger you are, I would think the more repetitions you got the better you’d be,” Polamalu said. “But I, obviously, need a lot of repetitions and wasn’t able to get those.”

Doug Legursky will start at center in place of Pouncey, while Trai Essex will take Legursky’s spot at left guard.

Right tackle Marcus Gilbert (illness) and wide receiver Arnaz Battle (hamstring) are questionable.

Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

 
Compounding matters Pouncey has been ruled out.



Steelers: Pouncey out, Roethlisberger questionable for Monday

Saturday, December 17, 2011

By Dan Gigler, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey has been ruled out of Monday night's game in San Francisco and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is questionable, both because of left high ankle sprains.

Both players sustained their injuries in the second quarter of last Thursday's 14-3 win over Cleveland. Doug Legursky will start in place of Pouncey; Roethlisberger was limited in practice yesterday and yesterday and today.

Safety Troy Polamalu (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice and is listed as probable, as is right tackle Marcus Gilbert.

Wide receiver Emmanuel Saunders (right foot), outside linebacker Chris Carter (hamstring) are also out; wide receiver Arnaz Battle (hamstring), Ben (ankle), CB CBrown (knee) are questionable.


Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11351/1197666-100.stm?cmpid=newspanel2#ixzz1gq23UCuK

 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
Didn't seem to make a big deal out of the broken nose or the torqued ankle. Just played and won the games....right?Unless you think he was faking those somehow.Folks can question a few things about BR. His toughness isn't one if them.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
:confused: Most other QBs wouldn't even think about starting this week.
prove that.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
Didn't seem to make a big deal out of the broken nose or the torqued ankle. Just played and won the games....right?Unless you think he was faking those somehow.Folks can question a few things about BR. His toughness isn't one if them.
big deal if he played with a broken nose. many have done it before and i dont recall hearing hearing announcers talk about the procedure during the game. ben's a drama queen. he milks injuries. this is primarily my point. he's a football player and he should be tough. most of them are. im not gonna give the rapist an extra pat on the back just because he likes the attention.
 
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'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
Didn't seem to make a big deal out of the broken nose or the torqued ankle. Just played and won the games....right?Unless you think he was faking those somehow.Folks can question a few things about BR. His toughness isn't one if them.
big deal if he played with a broken nose. many have done it before and i dont recall hearing hearing announcers talk about the procedure during the game. ben's a drama queen. he milks injuries. this is primarily my point. he's a football player and he should be tough. most of them are. im not gonna give the rapist an extra pat on the back just because he likes the attention.
Prove that.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
Didn't seem to make a big deal out of the broken nose or the torqued ankle. Just played and won the games....right?Unless you think he was faking those somehow.Folks can question a few things about BR. His toughness isn't one if them.
big deal if he played with a broken nose. many have done it before and i dont recall hearing hearing announcers talk about the procedure during the game. ben's a drama queen. he milks injuries. this is primarily my point. he's a football player and he should be tough. most of them are. im not gonna give the rapist an extra pat on the back just because he likes the attention.
Prove that.
i don't have to. you only need eyes, ears and brain.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
Didn't seem to make a big deal out of the broken nose or the torqued ankle. Just played and won the games....right?Unless you think he was faking those somehow.Folks can question a few things about BR. His toughness isn't one if them.
big deal if he played with a broken nose. many have done it before and i dont recall hearing hearing announcers talk about the procedure during the game. ben's a drama queen. he milks injuries. this is primarily my point. he's a football player and he should be tough. most of them are. im not gonna give the rapist an extra pat on the back just because he likes the attention.
Prove that.
i don't have to. you only need eyes, ears and brain.
Fair enough man. I think you've proven what your opinion is worth.I'd say two outta three ain't bad in your case but, nothing good comes from arguing with children so I'm done here.
 
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'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
Didn't seem to make a big deal out of the broken nose or the torqued ankle. Just played and won the games....right?Unless you think he was faking those somehow.Folks can question a few things about BR. His toughness isn't one if them.
big deal if he played with a broken nose. many have done it before and i dont recall hearing hearing announcers talk about the procedure during the game. ben's a drama queen. he milks injuries. this is primarily my point. he's a football player and he should be tough. most of them are. im not gonna give the rapist an extra pat on the back just because he likes the attention.
Prove that.
i don't have to. you only need eyes, ears and brain.
Fair enough man. I think you've proven what your opinion is worth.Nothing good comes from arguing with children so I'm done here.
dude i dont give a eff about roethlisberger or the steelers or your stupid fantasy team. THis guy a drama queen and it isnt my opinion. It is a fact. that is all.
 
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CBSSports.com Fantasy Football Notification

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* Big Ben likely to start

Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) worked out on a

limited basis for the second straight practice Saturday and

is listed as questionable for Week 15 at San Francisco on

Monday night. Roethlisberger was in the trainer's room

rehabbing the high-ankle sprain on his left foot and was

unavailable for comment, but several teammates believed he

would start against the 49ers. "Ben looked pretty good out

there today," Steelers OG Ramon Foster said. "He didn't move

around too much, but he threw the ball all right and wasn't

limping too bad. So, I could see him playing against the

49ers."

 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
:confused: Most other QBs wouldn't even think about starting this week.
prove that.
He played an entire 1/2 with a HIGH ANKLE SPRAIN. Schaub went on IR with a Lis franc injury (foot sprain), Hasselbeck sat out most of the last game with a calf bruise. ADP missed several weeks with a HAS. You don't like Roethlisberger & you think he calls extra attention to his injuries. That's fine, and can be argued. Then you claim he's not tough. This makes you look stupid, and you lose credibility. You'd have been better off leaving well enough alone, because now your whole argument looks weak.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
:confused: Most other QBs wouldn't even think about starting this week.
prove that.
He played an entire 1/2 with a HIGH ANKLE SPRAIN. Schaub went on IR with a Lis franc injury (foot sprain), Hasselbeck sat out most of the last game with a calf bruise. ADP missed several weeks with a HAS. You don't like Roethlisberger & you think he calls extra attention to his injuries. That's fine, and can be argued. Then you claim he's not tough. This makes you look stupid, and you lose credibility. You'd have been better off leaving well enough alone, because now your whole argument looks weak.
no, i actually never said he wasnt tough. i said he's a prima donna, which is true. And he's a friggin scumbag.
 
'flapgreen said:
This guy milks it more than any athlete I've ever seen. :thumbdown:
You saw the video where his foot went backwards, right?
some injuries look worse than they really are. shocking, i know.
And some players are tougher then most others. Ben is one of those players.
maybe, maybe not. he loves to make sure the media knows it baout it, whereas other league tough guy just play instead of making a big deal of it.
:confused: Most other QBs wouldn't even think about starting this week.
prove that.
He played an entire 1/2 with a HIGH ANKLE SPRAIN. Schaub went on IR with a Lis franc injury (foot sprain), Hasselbeck sat out most of the last game with a calf bruise. ADP missed several weeks with a HAS. You don't like Roethlisberger & you think he calls extra attention to his injuries. That's fine, and can be argued. Then you claim he's not tough. This makes you look stupid, and you lose credibility. You'd have been better off leaving well enough alone, because now your whole argument looks weak.
no, i actually never said he wasnt tough. i said he's a prima donna, which is true. And he's a friggin scumbag.
Do we need personally opinions here? We are not drafting socially conscience teams just trying to win fantasy football. The NFL is full of scum, nothing new to see here.
 
Dear God people, you guys just need to quit. THIS image sums up this thread well.

Is Rothlisberger able to play through injuries? Yes, certainly.

Does Rothlisberger seem to milk his injuries? Yes, certainly.

Does the media feed off this too and repeat over and over and over about how tough he is? Yes, certainly.

Do random internet tools look to pick a fight with other Internet tools because players on their favorite team were insulted? Yes, certainly.

Will I post again in this thread? No, no chance.

 
Dear God people, you guys just need to quit. THIS image sums up this thread well.

Is Rothlisberger able to play through injuries? Yes, certainly.

Does Rothlisberger seem to milk his injuries? Yes, certainly.

Does the media feed off this too and repeat over and over and over about how tough he is? Yes, certainly.

Do random internet tools look to pick a fight with other Internet tools because players on their favorite team were insulted? Yes, certainly.

Will I post again in this thread? No, no chance.
:goodposting: Love it. Best post summing up the fanboy crap I've seen. Well done, sir :thumbup:

 
Dear God people, you guys just need to quit. THIS image sums up this thread well.

Is Rothlisberger able to play through injuries? Yes, certainly.

Does Rothlisberger seem to milk his injuries? Yes, certainly.

Does the media feed off this too and repeat over and over and over about how tough he is? Yes, certainly.

Do random internet tools look to pick a fight with other Internet tools because players on their favorite team were insulted? Yes, certainly.

Will I post again in this thread? No, no chance.
So . . . . . you're starting him?
 
So flame-war aside, what's the consensus at the moment? Think he will play well enough to earn a start, or are alternatives recommended?

 
So flame-war aside, what's the consensus at the moment? Think he will play well enough to earn a start, or are alternatives recommended?
i dont have a another decent option so i am rolling with him. I picked up batch just in case, but I really hope I dont have to use him...
 
So flame-war aside, what's the consensus at the moment? Think he will play well enough to earn a start, or are alternatives recommended?
He's no more than a top 15 play if he starts. So, if he's the best you have then pick up Smith or Batch on the outside chance he doesn't play.
 
(Sorry to cross into Assistant Coach territory...but...) In terms of production, I'm having trouble deciding if the outcome justifies holding out. In terms of production, is Ben's potential outcome high enough that hedging with Smith/Batch is a better play than just starting Grossman?

 
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Mort Report on Twitter

RT @Vec18 big bens status for monday? >> vibe is Ben will play but certainly want to see how ankle is after long flight

 
if you dont have batch as a safety or smith also isn't available, you can't roll with ben, right?

 
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