Is Ben Roethlisberger the new Terry Bradshaw in Pittsburg?

wilheim · Sep 22, 2004

With starter Tommy Maddox (torn elbow ligament) out at least six weeks and backup Charlie Batch (knee) out for the season, Roethlisberger will become the first Steelers rookie quarterback in 34 years to start as early as the third game of the season. The last rookie to start this early in his career was Terry Bradshaw.

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Dante · Sep 22, 2004

GOD I hope so

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I think Shawn Gotti does to!!

winkyduck · Sep 23, 2004

i hope so, too.

in the 1 fantasy league i REALLY care about - we have pennington who has a BYE so we have to decide on who to start between AZ's McCown and Ben. leaning to McCown because rookie QBs making their first start - especially on the road - don't do to well and as much as miami sucks - it's not their defense that sucks - it's the offense that is offensive.

Dante · Sep 23, 2004

winkyduck said:
i hope so, too.

in the 1 fantasy league i REALLY care about - we have pennington who has a BYE so we have to decide on who to start between AZ's McCown and Ben. leaning to McCown because rookie QBs making their first start - especially on the road - don't do to well and as much as miami sucks - it's not their defense that sucks - it's the offense that is offensive.

good point wink...I still hope big ben has enough to eek out a win there

appolo · Sep 23, 2004

Yes, and I have heard he can spell CAT without spotting him the C or the A.

LineTamer+ · Sep 23, 2004

There will be a learning curve and I am not sure this is a good spot on the road against Miami's D, but it's his time. I think he will be the QB from here out, even when Tommy comes back. He is used to the shotgun which he wont use as much in the NFL, but once he gets used to it, he has the tools.

Tamer

sportsbettingtrivia · Sep 23, 2004

I like this big kid..Hopefully he can make it happen for the Steelers..They have needed help at the position for years..He is the prototype for success in the league..Pocket passer with smarts is what I hope they get..Of course there will be learning curve..But if he can throw the deep ball..watch out..