Pitt adds Leftwich for 7th rd pick (1 Viewer)

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Traded from the Bucs

 

[ChrisCooleyFan]

Per Sheft

 

[Honda]

This changes everything....

 

[Barry Jive and The Uptown Five]

shark move

Insurance for Dixon while the BBS is in effect (Big Ben Suspension)

 

[Bucs1976]

Thank God. Hopefully Leftwich is starting for the Steelers when they play the Bucs week 3.

 

[Dr. Awesome]

Championship.

 

[Couch Potato]

shark moveInsurance for Dixon while the BBS is in effect (Big Ben Suspension)

Or prelude to a BBT (Big Ben Trade).

 

[AIKENS BACON]

shark moveInsurance for Dixon while the BBS is in effect (Big Ben Suspension)

Or prelude to a BBT (Big Ben Trade).

I am sure the STEELERS head office knows already the length of the suspension...........

 

[Wadsworth]

Thank God. Hopefully Leftwich is starting for the Steelers when they play the Bucs week 3.

I don't know. Against the Bucs defense Leftwich might look great.

 

[Steelfan7]

shark moveInsurance for Dixon while the BBS is in effect (Big Ben Suspension)

Or prelude to a BBT (Big Ben Trade).

I sure hope that the Steelers response to trading Ben isn't trading for Leftwich. Leftwich will get killed if he has to play extensively if the Steelers don't drastically upgrade their OL via the draft.

 

[Godsbrother]

shark moveInsurance for Dixon while the BBS is in effect (Big Ben Suspension)

Or prelude to a BBT (Big Ben Trade).

I sure hope that the Steelers response to trading Ben isn't trading for Leftwich. Leftwich will get killed if he has to play extensively if the Steelers don't drastically upgrade their OL via the draft.

My guess is the Steelers have been notified that Ben's suspension is more than a game or two and they will need an additional QB once the season starts. Lefty knows the system and comes very cheap. Once Ben comes back they can easily cut him or Batch.

 

[Steelfan7]

shark moveInsurance for Dixon while the BBS is in effect (Big Ben Suspension)

Or prelude to a BBT (Big Ben Trade).

I sure hope that the Steelers response to trading Ben isn't trading for Leftwich. Leftwich will get killed if he has to play extensively if the Steelers don't drastically upgrade their OL via the draft.

My guess is the Steelers have been notified that Ben's suspension is more than a game or two and they will need an additional QB once the season starts. Lefty knows the system and comes very cheap. Once Ben comes back they can easily cut him or Batch.

I think it says more that they are not sure if Dixon is ready to start 2-4 games. I see Batch eventually getting cut and added to the coaching staff.

 

[Couch Potato]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

 

[Steelfan7]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

Steelers aren't trading Ben. Rooneys will see too much of their money leave with Ben and not get equal investment back. Football is still a business and it doesn't make financial sense to lose that investment. Fans and the media seems to put the Rooneys and the Steelers on some sort of moral pedestal. The Steelers have employed a lot players who have done some stupid things over the years. That point seems to be overlooked a lot.

 

[timschochet]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

If this happens, I'll give you and everyone else great credit for predicting it, but until then, I just don't believe it. I think that once the suspension is handed down Ben has to publicly apologize for his behavior, promise it will never happen again, ask Steeler fans for forgiveness and the chance to earn their respect. If he does this, when the suspension ends, he'll be greeted with warm applause. I think.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

If this happens, I'll give you and everyone else great credit for predicting it, but until then, I just don't believe it. I think that once the suspension is handed down Ben has to publicly apologize for his behavior, promise it will never happen again, ask Steeler fans for forgiveness and the chance to earn their respect. If he does this, when the suspension ends, he'll be greeted with warm applause. I think.

No way is it 80-20 he's traded, but the people who have insisted there is no way a trade could happen have been very blind to what is happening in Pittsburgh. If they get an offer that approaches fair value, they'll take it. Problem is, I don't think they'll get anything approaching value...so they may well be saved from themselves.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

While I agree with you that there is a chance Ben is traded, I think Leftwich is the starter and this trade is an indictment on Dixon. I do not think he is ready for the big time role of being the starter and team leader.

 

[Steelfan7]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

If this happens, I'll give you and everyone else great credit for predicting it, but until then, I just don't believe it. I think that once the suspension is handed down Ben has to publicly apologize for his behavior, promise it will never happen again, ask Steeler fans for forgiveness and the chance to earn their respect. If he does this, when the suspension ends, he'll be greeted with warm applause. I think.

No way is it 80-20 he's traded, but the people who have insisted there is no way a trade could happen have been very blind to what is happening in Pittsburgh. If they get an offer that approaches fair value, they'll take it. Problem is, I don't think they'll get anything approaching value...so they may well be saved from themselves.

The only way a team takes on the PR nightmare that Ben is right now is if they get him in a steal of a deal. Steelers are not biting on those types of proposals. Rooneys have too much bonus money tied up into Ben and he is a young in his prime franchise qb. Those don't grow on trees. It took the Steelers around 25 yrs to find one to replace Bradshaw. Big difference between that and a troubled wr who is in the last yr of his contract and you have no intentions of resigning.

 

[Steelfan7]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

While I agree with you that there is a chance Ben is traded, I think Leftwich is the starter and this trade is an indictment on Dixon. I do not think he is ready for the big time role of being the starter and team leader.

I would call it more like insurance on Dixon.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

The only way a team takes on the PR nightmare that Ben is right now is if they get him in a steal of a deal. Steelers are not biting on those types of proposals. Rooneys have too much bonus money tied up into Ben and he is a young in his prime franchise qb. Those don't grow on trees. It took the Steelers around 25 yrs to find one to replace Bradshaw. Big difference between that and a troubled wr who is in the last yr of his contract and you have no intentions of resigning.

BR is more of a PR nightmare to the Steelers than to other teams. Change of scenery always changes perspective. That said, I agree...I don't think that there will be a trade offer with enough value for them to pull the trigger.

 

[Christo]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

I don't understand this line of thinking. Steelers' fans can't accept that their 2-time Super Bowl winning QB is a scumbag but some other team's fans are supposed to be happy their team traded for a three-time accused sex offender who's done nothing for them yet?

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

While I agree with you that there is a chance Ben is traded, I think Leftwich is the starter and this trade is an indictment on Dixon. I do not think he is ready for the big time role of being the starter and team leader.

I would call it more like insurance on Dixon.

so, you think Dixon starts over Leftwich?

 

[dickey moe]

Question: How many women has Leftwich assaulted?

 

[Steelfan7]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

While I agree with you that there is a chance Ben is traded, I think Leftwich is the starter and this trade is an indictment on Dixon. I do not think he is ready for the big time role of being the starter and team leader.

I would call it more like insurance on Dixon.

so, you think Dixon starts over Leftwich?

I think Dixon will be their first choice to start. Minicamps and TC will determine if Dixon is ready. Leftwich will get killed behind that OL unless they drastically improve it during the draft. Dixon offers a lot more mobility.

 

[Steelfan7]

Question: How many women has Leftwich assaulted?

Batch was accused of gang rape at some time I believe.

 

[Mr. Retukes]

While I agree with you that there is a chance Ben is traded, I think Leftwich is the starter and this trade is an indictment on Dixon.

You think trading an absolutely meaningless pick (~225th overall) is an "indictment" of the backup quarterback? Seriously? Would you have felt the same way if the Steelers used their 7th round pick to draft a scrub quarterback? And why would you assume it was an indictment on Dixon instead of Charlie Batch?They added experience and insurance for free. That's not an indictment -- it's smart football.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

While I agree with you that there is a chance Ben is traded, I think Leftwich is the starter and this trade is an indictment on Dixon.

You think trading an absolutely meaningless pick (~225th overall) is an "indictment" of the backup quarterback? Seriously? Would you have felt the same way if the Steelers used their 7th round pick to draft a scrub quarterback? And why would you assume it was an indictment on Dixon instead of Charlie Batch?They added experience and insurance for free. That's not an indictment -- it's smart football.

I assume the Steelers already know how long the suspension will be. The pick given in the trade is not the issue for me. Same goes for the 5th rounder for Holmes deal. This is an odd year. We cannot quickly dismiss a player because of the pick used to acquire. Leftwich played ok in his short stint in Pittsburgh in 2008. He gives the team the best chance to win, imo. Batch is 35 years old and way past his prime. Dixon is young and still on the raw side. Leftwich just turned 30 and is at least an average starter. He led Jacksonville, in his four seasons as a starter, to a winning record. He gives the team the best chance to win. While Dixon may, or may not, have a bright future, I question whether the team is ready to turn the reins over to him at this point.

 

[treat88]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

I don't understand this line of thinking. Steelers' fans can't accept that their 2-time Super Bowl winning QB is a scumbag but some other team's fans are supposed to be happy their team traded for a three-time accused sex offender who's done nothing for them yet?

Geez. I just can't keep up. When was that third time again?

 

[Steeler]

I like the addition of Leftwich because he played pretty good when he was with the Steelers (although he played sparringly). I like the addition of another veteran to compete for the starter's job during Ben's suspension (or longer if Ben is traded).

And I agree that it's nowhere near 80 / 20 that Ben will be traded because I don't think anyone will be willing to give the Steelers enough value for Ben. If they get an offer similar to that of the Cutler deal (two firsts rounders, a third rounder, and a player)... they may be willing to do it. However, I don't expect a deal that good to come along.

 

[Couch Potato]

All you guys disagree with my 80-20 guess, but don't you know I'm never wrong about anything on this board???

 

[Tom Servo]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

I don't understand this line of thinking. Steelers' fans can't accept that their 2-time Super Bowl winning QB is a scumbag but some other team's fans are supposed to be happy their team traded for a three-time accused sex offender who's done nothing for them yet?

Winner winner chicken dinner!!!!

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

I don't understand this line of thinking. Steelers' fans can't accept that their 2-time Super Bowl winning QB is a scumbag but some other team's fans are supposed to be happy their team traded for a three-time accused sex offender who's done nothing for them yet?

Winner winner chicken dinner!!!!

Other teams will have the luxury of saying "Yeah, but he was a Steeler when he did that stuff". If in fact, he's able to change.

 

[Masked Vigilante]

I think they should trade Big Ben to Jax for their first round pick. Jags get a Top 6 franchise QB and some publicity (no such thing as bad publicity). Steelers draft Mike Iupati OG/OT with that pick and than take Tim Tebow QB with their other first round pick. Tebow is the anti-Big Ben and will embraced by the city.

 

[Godsbrother]

I think they should trade Big Ben to Jax for their first round pick. Jags get a Top 6 franchise QB and some publicity (no such thing as bad publicity). Steelers draft Mike Iupati OG/OT with that pick and than take Tim Tebow QB with their other first round pick. Tebow is the anti-Big Ben and will embraced by the city.

Dream on. The Steelers are not going to draft Tebow.

 

[Godsbrother]

The only way a team takes on the PR nightmare that Ben is right now is if they get him in a steal of a deal. Steelers are not biting on those types of proposals. Rooneys have too much bonus money tied up into Ben and he is a young in his prime franchise qb. Those don't grow on trees. It took the Steelers around 25 yrs to find one to replace Bradshaw. Big difference between that and a troubled wr who is in the last yr of his contract and you have no intentions of resigning.

BR is more of a PR nightmare to the Steelers than to other teams. Change of scenery always changes perspective. That said, I agree...I don't think that there will be a trade offer with enough value for them to pull the trigger.

While I agree with this statement I believe that once this story dies down it will be less of a PR nightmare than you think. In fact, I think the tide is already turning a little bit. The current sports poll question in the Post Gazette is "Should the Steelers trade Ben Roethlisberger?" As of right now the vote is 60% for a trade and 40% against. Last week they asked a similar question and it was 75% in favor of a trade.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

The only way a team takes on the PR nightmare that Ben is right now is if they get him in a steal of a deal. Steelers are not biting on those types of proposals. Rooneys have too much bonus money tied up into Ben and he is a young in his prime franchise qb. Those don't grow on trees. It took the Steelers around 25 yrs to find one to replace Bradshaw. Big difference between that and a troubled wr who is in the last yr of his contract and you have no intentions of resigning.

BR is more of a PR nightmare to the Steelers than to other teams. Change of scenery always changes perspective. That said, I agree...I don't think that there will be a trade offer with enough value for them to pull the trigger.

While I agree with this statement I believe that once this story dies down it will be less of a PR nightmare than you think. In fact, I think the tide is already turning a little bit. The current sports poll question in the Post Gazette is "Should the Steelers trade Ben Roethlisberger?" As of right now the vote is 60% for a trade and 40% against. linkI am betting that if you had asked that question last week it would have been at least 80% in favor of a trade.

I agree. Which is why I think that they only move him for a pretty good offer. But an offer that 4 months ago would have seemed obscene.

 

[Masked Vigilante]

The only way a team takes on the PR nightmare that Ben is right now is if they get him in a steal of a deal. Steelers are not biting on those types of proposals. Rooneys have too much bonus money tied up into Ben and he is a young in his prime franchise qb. Those don't grow on trees. It took the Steelers around 25 yrs to find one to replace Bradshaw. Big difference between that and a troubled wr who is in the last yr of his contract and you have no intentions of resigning.

BR is more of a PR nightmare to the Steelers than to other teams. Change of scenery always changes perspective. That said, I agree...I don't think that there will be a trade offer with enough value for them to pull the trigger.

I dunno winning cures everything. If Big Ben and the Steelers start playing well than fans will forget about these incidents. That's just how sports works.

 

[Christo]

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 20 - 8:16 pm et

The Steelers have fielded phone calls about Ben Roethlisberger and have not ruled out a trade, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gary Dulac.

This wouldn't be a straight dump like the Santonio Holmes trade. Though the Steelers are not "actively" shopping Big Ben, the Rooney family would give the green light on a trade if the right offer comes along. Until recently it seemed unlikely that Roethlisberger would be dealt, but the tide has turned against him in Pittsburgh. It would no longer surprise us to see Big Ben in another uniform.

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

I don't understand this line of thinking. Steelers' fans can't accept that their 2-time Super Bowl winning QB is a scumbag but some other team's fans are supposed to be happy their team traded for a three-time accused sex offender who's done nothing for them yet?

Winner winner chicken dinner!!!!

Other teams will have the luxury of saying "Yeah, but he was a Steeler when he did that stuff". If in fact, he's able to change.

If? I wouldn't call that a "luxury."

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Other teams will have the luxury of saying "Yeah, but he was a Steeler when he did that stuff". If in fact, he's able to change.

If? I wouldn't call that a "luxury."

You're a smart guy Christo.The 'luxury' term only applies if in fact he is able to change. If he is not, then there is no such 'luxury'RIF.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Question: How many women buffets has Leftwich assaulted?

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Question: How many women buffets has Leftwich assaulted?

The answer is: "Fries."

 

[TommyGilmore]

so, you think Dixon starts over Leftwich?

There's a reason the Steelers kept Dixon and made no attempt to re-sign Leftwich.If Leftwich is still on the roster in Week 8 I'll be shocked.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

There's a reason the Steelers kept Dixon and made no attempt to re-sign Leftwich.

If Leftwich is still on the roster in Week 8 I'll be shocked.

False. They made an attempt to re-sign Leftwich. He, predictably, went with the offer that was worth more and gave him a chance to start in TB.

Had they re-signed Leftwich you would have saw them let Batch mosey off into the sunset. If anyone is going to be out of a gig come week 8 it's probably going to be Charlie.

The 'reason they kept Dixon' is simple....they'd just drafted him and given him what amounted to a redshirt year to get his leg healthy. He was still under contract. Why WOULDN'T they have kept him? It was never a question of Leftwich/Dixon, it was Leftwich/Batch.

 

[timschochet]

I think Dixon will be given every chance in preseason to be the starter for the first 4 weeks. If he doesn't hack it, then they have Leftwich. If Dixon does show he knows what he's doing, Leftwich might not survive the preseason. Or maybe Batch won't. Or perhaps they'll bring in somebody else. This doesn't have to be that complicated. I firmly believe, though, that we will see Dixon out there when the season begins.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Question: How many women buffets has Leftwich assaulted?

The answer is: "Fries."

BEST. REPLY. EVER.

 

[Couch Potato]

I believe it's 80-20 he's traded. Knowing the suspension length on Wed, before the draft, helps the trade partner know what they will be dealing with before giving up picks. Ben simply cannot stay in Pittsburgh in my opinion given the overwhelming negativity toward him from the fans and ownership, and the team's desire to move forward with players they can support. He needs a fresh start somewhere else.

I think Leftwich is there to back up Dixon, and to take over if Dixon fails.

Rotoworld: Ben Roethlisberger-QB- Steelers Apr. 21 - 11:47 am et

The Steelers have begun contacting teams to trade Ben Roethlisberger for a top-10 pick, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

This confirms yesterday's report from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and takes it a step further. Schefter says the Steelers are the ones being proactive, and there is at least one team considering a deal. It's starting to look like a real possibility that Roethlisberger will be serving his 4-6 game suspension somewhere other than Pittsburgh.

I'll stand by my 80-20. No, make that 90-10.

 

[Christo]

Other teams will have the luxury of saying "Yeah, but he was a Steeler when he did that stuff". If in fact, he's able to change.

If? I wouldn't call that a "luxury."

You're a smart guy Christo.The 'luxury' term only applies if in fact he is able to change. If he is not, then there is no such 'luxury'RIF.

It's a stupid sentiment any way you look at it.

 

[Idiot Boxer]

Other teams will have the luxury of saying "Yeah, but he was a Steeler when he did that stuff". If in fact, he's able to change.

If? I wouldn't call that a "luxury."

You're a smart guy Christo.The 'luxury' term only applies if in fact he is able to change. If he is not, then there is no such 'luxury'RIF.

It's a stupid sentiment any way you look at it.

No, it isn't...but thanks for playing.

 

[Gr00vus]

shark move

Insurance for Dixon while the BBS is in effect (Big Ben Suspension)

Or prelude to a BBT (Big Ben Trade).

I sure hope that the Steelers response to trading Ben isn't trading for Leftwich. Leftwich will get killed if he has to play extensively if the Steelers don't drastically upgrade their OL via the draft.

 

[Couch Potato]

shark move

Insurance for Dixon while the BBS is in effect (Big Ben Suspension)

Or prelude to a BBT (Big Ben Trade).

I sure hope that the Steelers response to trading Ben isn't trading for Leftwich. Leftwich will get killed if he has to play extensively if the Steelers don't drastically upgrade their OL via the draft.

If there is a trade, Leftwich will most likely be backing up Dixon. I have no link for it hasn't been stated. This will be the case however I think. Even if they draft Clausen I think Dixon starts for awhile rather than throwing Clausen in right away.