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I tink Big Ben has a huge season, and i think it starts tommorrow.23/33 292 yards, 3 TD's, 1 Int.4 rush, 15 yards
The Steelers' pass protection was horrible in 2006. Big Ben was getting killed back there. The Steelers' failed to address the problem in the offseason, as they had to shore up a front 7 that was having problems. Namely, they needed to find a replacement for LB Jerry Porter. I expect the Steelers' defense to still be decent, but its folly to expect the offense to be fixed.You can't expect a big season from Ben Roethlisberger, and anyone who tells you otherwise does not understand that football is all about blocking and tackling.Burning Sensation said:
so he is a good flex option this weekend? Davis that is.
If Big Ben can improve on his Td/Int ratio(18/23 last year) and stay healthy all year he is almost a lock for top 10 fantasy QB this year with potential near top 5.
If you have options that are NFL "starters", that would be the better/safer route.Cant imagine many non-20 team leagues that would have to use Davis as a good flex option, too risky.
That's the big thing. Pittsburgh may want to pass more, but if they don't need to, why bother?I think Parker has a big game, and Ben finishes something like 13/21 for 185 and 1---Not terrible, not great.
I hope your right.I love Ben this year,have him in all my leagues.
Peek replacing the ancient McGinest is not an improvement? Robier and Sean Smith with big Ted is a alot of beef up front and should eat up more blockers and leave the LBs free to rush. Also Wimbley is a freak. With absolutely no help he was able to get 11.5 sacks as a rookie.Say hello to the Cleveland Browns turf for me Ben!
Top 5 seems like a stretch ceiling, unless Tomlin wants to try to deviate from the strategy of 2005, which is 12 of 18 for 225 and 1-2 TDs as a "good game" for Ben. I like Ben as a SOLID QB2 but a stretch QB1.
He should have a solid game........I don't have him but my concern would be if Pittsburgh were to get a sizeable lead and then start running the ball in the 2nd half.I could see Willie Parker having a big day. For Ben R to have a BIG day, Cleveland is going to have to score themselves so that Big Ben is forced into having to make some plays in the passing game. Otherwise if he doesn't score early on in the game when it's close by air.......he could have a bad fantasy week.bocksheesh said:
C Hartings playing on no knees was subpar last yr and Mahan is an upgrade. RT Starks was a turnstile and Colon beat him out and that is an upgrade. Big Ben this yr health wise is an upgrade over last yr. It is funny you belittle McGinest by calling him ancient, but you give praise to Ted Washington who is older and has been washed up for the last couple of yrs. The only factor holding back Ben this week is the rainy weather.
That's because big Ted (he's ancient as well) does his job and takes up 2 blockers and that's all he needs to do. McGinest (btw I love Mcginest but he is done) is here to rush the QB and he just can't get there anymore.Ben doesn't handle pressure well and moving to a more pass oriented offense is just going to expose him to the rush more. I don't think the Steelers are going to be able to keep Wimbley and Peek from getting to Ben from what I've seen of the Steelers so far. Ben is going to throw 2 ints at least today. Our DBs are very good and Ward will be shut down.
#1 if you don't know who Wimbley, Bodden and Washington are you're ######ed. Also that doesn't really matter now does it?#2 Rookie coach and a new offense, you're saying this is an advantage? riiight!#3 Steely McBeam#1 - Nobody outside of Cleveland could name one Browns defensive starter.#2 - The Browns have had no opportunity to game-plan a brand-new offense that makes its debut today.#3 -
Didn't improve eh?Antwan Peek had his best season of his career playing under Defensive Coordinator Ted Granthan in Houston a couple years ago when he had a half dozen sacks. The Texans switched to a 4-3 defense and the 3-4 OLB/DE Peek had no role. He was eager to sign with the Browns because he knew Granthan would get the best out of him. In limited action this preseason Peek had a sack and a strip. Reports are he is a legit pass rusher. He is starting opposite Kamerion Wimbley so pass protection is going to roll away from his side of the field. Peek takes over for the elderly and dinged up Willie McGhinnest. When healthy, McGhinnest can bring it. Backup LBs Leon Williams and Chuan Thomson both can rush the passer and Leon is expected to see the field more this year. The D-Line hasn't gotten any upgrades in pass rushing but Orpheous Roye is healthy and has some pass rush.
So according to your post the only improvement the Clowns have made is getting a LB who had a whole 6 sacks a few yrs ago. Classic Brownie fan perspective.
Ditto that. Same decision, same reasons. My main concern is the weather, but that nothwistanding, I think Ben does fine this game and all season.
Good points although historical data may not be of much help with the new open offense the Steelers are supposedly going to unveil today. However it would not surprise me if all of this talk was a smoke screen for the Browns and the Steelers pound the ball. That is what I would do -- open up the offense later when you need it.
First pube, first beer, and your first try at making a football post congrats but when you learn the game maybe you can thread with me kid.
You call it wierd, i call it AWESOME!!!!!
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