Ben Roethlisberger is dealing with a swollen head

[pumpuup]

I think this is a huge concern for not only people betting on Pitt, but actually for his own well being. Why play and risk a life threatening hit. This doesn't sound good.





PITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger is dealing with a swollen head, an issue that has troubled many NFL quarterbacks. Only this time, it's not the result of too many commercial endorsements, a big contract or too much fan praise.

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When the Steelers quarterback resumed practicing this week, he realized his helmet didn't fit right. He sustained a concussion Dec. 28 against Cleveland, and spent last week getting over headaches associated with the hit.
"I had a little headache after putting the helmet on because it was so tight," Roethlisberger said Wednesday. "But we'll deal with it and move on."
After receiving a concussion during the 2006 season, Roethlisberger declined to switch to a newer style of helmet designed to better protect against concussions. He apparently has not switched helmets this time, either, preferring to stay with the model he has traditionally worn.
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Roethlisberger sat out the second half of the Cleveland game, but will return Sunday for the Steelers' AFC divisional game against San Diego.

 

[Jman20427]

That is big news. You would think the chargers are going to blitz abnormally to try and get the kill shot on him. But...what happened last time Big Ben got knocked out in a big game? Byron came in and saved the day. At the end of the day, Pitts D is going to keep them in the game all day long. But -6...tough

 

[billbeater]

ALL NFL players have swollen heads hno: but if their groin is tight, they should be fine.

 

[billbeater]

hno: wear the new fuking helmet.... in fact, wear a fuking helmet everywhere you fuking go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! even to walmart!!!!!!!! put a fukin helmet on your sharpie toooooo

 

[SportsAlmanac2000]

If Ben would get knocked-out of the game, this is not major news - Leftwich can step right in and not miss a beat.

However, if he isn't knocked-out of the game and plays like crap (Tomlin will not pull him) then SD has a chance.

 

[BigDon]

If Ben would get knocked-out of the game, this is not major news - Leftwich can step right in and not miss a beat.

However, if he isn't knocked-out of the game and plays like crap (Tomlin will not pull him) then SD has a chance.

You have to get a clue. Leftwich is not mobile. In fact he can barely move. He showed signs of life vs. Cleveland and the Redskins. This is the playoffs. He is not Big Ben. Ben is a winner. The Steelers only go as far as Ben will take them.........

 

[Brotherwo]

If Ben would get knocked-out of the game, this is not major news - Leftwich can step right in and not miss a beat.

However, if he isn't knocked-out of the game and plays like crap (Tomlin will not pull him) then SD has a chance.

Not miss a beat?... wow now that is wishful thinking

 

[JETE]

you have to get a clue. Leftwich is not mobile. In fact he can barely move. He showed signs of life vs. Cleveland and the redskins. This is the playoffs. He is not big ben. Ben is a winner. The steelers only go as far as ben will take them.........

bigdon speaks the truth

 

[noahthechef]

you have to get a clue byron or ben it doesnt matter the defense is the offense on this team . if the steelers dont turn the ball over they win going away . for a team with no offensive line and the worst offensive coach in the world . i will tell you what though i like byron better then ben . two games he came in and won both the guys a winner thats why daunte culpepper plays for the lions and not the steelers .

 

[JETE]

you have to get a clue byron or ben it doesnt matter the defense is the offense on this team . If the steelers dont turn the ball over they win going away . For a team with no offensive line and the worst offensive coach in the world . I will tell you what though i like byron better then ben . Two games he came in and won both the guys a winner thats why daunte culpepper plays for the lions and not the steelers .

usually if you dont turn it over in the playoffs you win.they do have an awesome defense.
However to think byron is better then ben is ludicrous.he couldnt
hold the job in jacksonville for a reason.tommy maddox was good
off the bench to,and tomczak.playing every week though they
came to show there true colors.

 

[noahthechef]

tommy maddox was old and tomzack never had a arm . dont tell me . ben is good i get it but he does hold the ball way too long with the worst offensive line ever atleast byron doesnt sit back there with the damn thing and take big sack losses .

 

[noahthechef]

thats my beef with ben he holds it way to long with a run game that goes no where cause they dont play to their strengths on offense if you dont have a line pass the ball on dump offs to the tight end and parker just like the patriots do with tom brady you never see him holding it back there getting killed . just dont understand how you can call plays that dont fit the talent you got .

 

[noahthechef]

ben has got to understand you cant hit a homerun with every play got to take what the defense gives you .

 

[G$$]

what is the status of parker?

 

[Legend-I-Aint]

You have to get a clue. Leftwich is not mobile. In fact he can barely move. He showed signs of life vs. Cleveland and the Redskins. This is the playoffs. He is not Big Ben. Ben is a winner. The Steelers only go as far as Ben will take them.........

As long as Ben and the Steelers keep playing on a field that is only 98 yards long all will be well.