NFL: Big Ben out 4-6 weeks
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There's a train of thought out there (MSNBC) that they might be putting feelers out there to "scare him straight". Like talking about trades to Oakland or somewhere. That might just do it.
Tomorrow night's first round of the draft could be a little tense for Ben.
Tomorrow night's first round of the draft could be a little tense for Ben.
Maybe,
But would you want to play for Al Davis and whomever he has coach this year? Then whomever he has next year? Then whomever the year following?
Unless Big Ben has a no-trade clause...does he really have a choice. He would either have to play there or not get paid. Simple decision.
He is under contract until 2016 so that would be a long time to sit out because you didn't like the coach or owner.
If he chooses not to play, the Raiders would have the upper hand. They wouldn't have to pay him and they wouldn't have to release him either. They would control his football playing career for the next six years.
I thought I heard that Goodell wanted the Rooney's to take some action against Big Ben as well? Did the NFL let the steelers off the hook by taking the pressure off the Rooney's or will there be an additional suspension?
Receivers are a bit easier to come by than QBs. My guess is they think they can deal with Ben as well.
I'm a bit indifferent about it. I've never been in awe of Rothlisberger. His accuracy and judgement aren't the greatest. But he clearly can do things that just about no other QB can do - I mean it takes a Mack truck to bring him down. That makes him an upper echelon starter.
The Rooney's have to be getting their fill of him, however. It's been something each of the last few off seasons.
If Oakland makes sense, and he'd be such a instant help there, why would the above article limit their choice to the 2011 1st round? Why not this year's?
Simmons is saying it takes TWO 1sts. So this years, and 2012, since the Raiders' 2011 first rounder is already owned by NE.
Right, so I'm guessing the point of what the talking points on MSNBC were saying is that he wouldn't want to go there for whatever reason(s), hence the "scare him straight" point.
Don't think he has a choice. Your point of his being a fit wasn't really an issue, unless you think that would make Oakland an appealing destination for him. The other article seems to think so.
Well, the real problem is that Pitt doesn't even have a very good backup, much less somebody to step in an take over Ben's spot.
But if they could get this year's, and another in 2012, and there's somebody available there at Oakland's 8 spot ... it might be pretty tempting.
His criminal behavior would immediately become acceptable if he got traded to the Raiders. Just look at that slob kicker they have. That guy has been arrested around 17 times since he got in the league. He actually beat down a waiter in a restaurant because he commented on his cheap tip.
I liked Big Ben before. I respected his ability but now with everything that he has allegedly done... I would prefer to see him in prison. :yes:
What? You don't think they can win with Charlie Batch and Byron Leftwich? They both have Super Bowl rings!
Dixon looked pretty good in his start last year against Baltimore - until overtime.
It may be a good move for Pittsburgh to trade him, as the other AFC teams (Ravens, Jets, Dolphins) have been collecting talent to win immediately. The Steelers could be a leg up on the competition if they start collecting young talent now.
Why not send Ben and the 18th pick to StL and take Bradford? Twice the QB Ben was coming in and a decent person to boot.
Think St Louis would want him? The pool of suitors might be pretty shallow given Ben's issues. Of course they held on to Little forever, didn't they?
I was thinking if Claussen was still available at #8, then the phones to Al might start ringing.
Not sure but I think he would only have to sit out one year, and then would be free to sign somewhere else??? Problem with that is, who would want him after a year off and with all the baggage he comes with.
This franchise is always in need of a qb. Every guy they ever get immediately sucks the second they arrive in Chicago.
Unfortunately, I don't think that the steelers are in a position to scare him straight. They have to save face as an organization. Those fans are hard working, blue collar citizens who won't put up with that kind of behavior from their players.
As much crap we give Captain Kirk for all of the problems that Iowa has had with its players, at least he kicked the two guys who raped the girl off the team. (I still disagree with a lot of his actions and the actions of his players, I think that it is a disgrace to the state) I think that the steelers either have to suspend him for a longer time than the NFL office or trade him.