Say good bye to the playoffs Steelers

[Dmac18]

Ben Roethlisberger ruled out for Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger tried to practice this week. It didn't help the quarterback's chances of playing Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL.com's Albert Breer reported Roethlisberger will not play against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a Steelers source. Breer reported Roethlisberger is regaining strength in his right shoulder, where he sustained an SC sprain just under three weeks ago. While Breer's source said Roethlisberger looked "better" in practice, he isn't where he needs to be yet.
Roethlisberger sounded resigned to watching Charlie Batch play in comments to the media Thursday.
"I firmly believe that (Batch will play well)," Roethlisberger told reporters. "They know what he's capable of. He's been doing it a long time. They respect him. I think he's ready to rise to the occasion."
Batch struggled badly with his decision-making in last week's loss to the Cleveland Browns. His arm just didn't look strong enough to compete at the NFL level. Batch has been a great asset over the years, but the Steelers surely hope it's the last start of his 15-year NFL career.
At 6-5, the Steelers can't afford many more losses. It's hard to imagine them beating a quality opponent again until Roethlisberger truly is healthy.
UPDATE: The Steelers confirmed to NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala that Roethlisberger officially is out for Sunday's game. Batch will start. Backup quarterback Byron Leftwich also is out.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...burgh-steelers

In no way will you guy's win without Ben and it will just spiral from here out. I seriously doubt he will benefit your team for a while and to late to save you're season.

[theCincinnatiKid23]

Originally Posted by Dmac18

Ben Roethlisberger ruled out for Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger tried to practice this week. It didn't help the quarterback's chances of playing Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL.com's Albert Breer reported Roethlisberger will not play against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a Steelers source. Breer reported Roethlisberger is regaining strength in his right shoulder, where he sustained an SC sprain just under three weeks ago. While Breer's source said Roethlisberger looked "better" in practice, he isn't where he needs to be yet.
Roethlisberger sounded resigned to watching Charlie Batch play in comments to the media Thursday.
"I firmly believe that (Batch will play well)," Roethlisberger told reporters. "They know what he's capable of. He's been doing it a long time. They respect him. I think he's ready to rise to the occasion."
Batch struggled badly with his decision-making in last week's loss to the Cleveland Browns. His arm just didn't look strong enough to compete at the NFL level. Batch has been a great asset over the years, but the Steelers surely hope it's the last start of his 15-year NFL career.
At 6-5, the Steelers can't afford many more losses. It's hard to imagine them beating a quality opponent again until Roethlisberger truly is healthy.
UPDATE: The Steelers confirmed to NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala that Roethlisberger officially is out for Sunday's game. Batch will start. Backup quarterback Byron Leftwich also is out.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...burgh-steelers

In no way will you guy's win without Ben and it will just spiral from here out. I seriously doubt he will benefit your team for a while and to late to save you're season.

I think the bigger concern is the separated ribs... He's gonna need those to heal up before he can take too many hits from NFL players. If not he's just gonna re injure them in his first game back and be out for the rest of the season.

[Dmac18]

Originally Posted by theCincinnatiKid23

I think the bigger concern is the separated ribs... He's gonna need those to heal up before he can take too many hits from NFL players. If not he's just gonna re injure them in his first game back and be out for the rest of the season.

Yeah i don't think it would even be worth it to risk it. I mean I hate the steelers but the right kind of hit befor it's healed right could be life threatening.

[ballsofsteel]

The steelers season is over. I'll root for the bengals to make the playoff's now.

[Dmac18]

[SunsetBengal]

Originally Posted by ballsofsteel

The steelers season is over. I'll root for the bengals to make the playoff's now.

thanks, we appreciate the support.

[duke0476]

Originally Posted by Dmac18

Ben Roethlisberger ruled out for Pittsburgh Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger tried to practice this week. It didn't help the quarterback's chances of playing Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL.com's Albert Breer reported Roethlisberger will not play against the Baltimore Ravens, according to a Steelers source. Breer reported Roethlisberger is regaining strength in his right shoulder, where he sustained an SC sprain just under three weeks ago. While Breer's source said Roethlisberger looked "better" in practice, he isn't where he needs to be yet.
Roethlisberger sounded resigned to watching Charlie Batch play in comments to the media Thursday.
"I firmly believe that (Batch will play well)," Roethlisberger told reporters. "They know what he's capable of. He's been doing it a long time. They respect him. I think he's ready to rise to the occasion."
Batch struggled badly with his decision-making in last week's loss to the Cleveland Browns. His arm just didn't look strong enough to compete at the NFL level. Batch has been a great asset over the years, but the Steelers surely hope it's the last start of his 15-year NFL career.
At 6-5, the Steelers can't afford many more losses. It's hard to imagine them beating a quality opponent again until Roethlisberger truly is healthy.
UPDATE: The Steelers confirmed to NFL.com's Aditi Kinkhabwala that Roethlisberger officially is out for Sunday's game. Batch will start. Backup quarterback Byron Leftwich also is out.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...burgh-steelers

In no way will you guy's win without Ben and it will just spiral from here out. I seriously doubt he will benefit your team for a while and to late to save you're season.

Well at least the Bengals have a chance now.

[Dmac18]

Originally Posted by duke0476

Well at least the Bengals have a chance now.

You kidding me we are one of the hottest teams going into the end of the season.

[Woodley]

Originally Posted by Dmac18

You kidding me we are one of the hottest teams going into the end of the season.

Yes, very hot...because once you get there you'll crash and burn.

[duke0476]

Originally Posted by Dmac18

You kidding me we are one of the hottest teams going into the end of the season.

I never claimed you weren't. You most certainly are now that there are major injuries playing into it. Congrats.

[Woodley]

Originally Posted by ballsofsteel

The steelers season is over. I'll root for the bengals to make the playoff's now.

The Steelers still have a better chance of making the playoffs because its impossible for the bengals to....they needed to sweep the browns.

[34inXXIII]

Originally Posted by Woodley

Yes, very hot...because once you get there you'll crash and burn.

It's better to burn out than to fade away.

[Dmac18]

Originally Posted by 34inXXIII

It's better to burn out than to fade away.

Oh snap!

[Dmac18]

Originally Posted by Woodley

The Steelers still have a better chance of making the playoffs because its impossible for the bengals to....they needed to sweep the browns.

[Asmith(DE)]

Originally Posted by ballsofsteel

The steelers season is over. I'll root for the bengals to make the playoff's now.

Disagreed.

All it takes is Ben back next week and/or a win and a sweep of the bengals. Not really unfathomable. Rest of our sched is creampuff, if Ben plays.

[Woodley]

Originally Posted by Dmac18

Because since the 1990 playoff season, the bengals had not made a playoff appearance without sweeping the browns that respective year.

They swept the browns in 1990, 2005, 2009, and 2011. I thought everyone knew that.


The bengals blew their playoff chances back in week 6.

[34inXXIII]

Originally Posted by Woodley

Because since the 1990 playoff season, the bengals had not made a playoff appearance without sweeping the browns that respective year.

They swept the browns in 1990, 2005, 2009, and 2011. I thought everyone knew that.


The bengals blew their playoff chances back in week 6.

And the Steelers blew their chance last week, since they've never made the playoffs in the same season that they've lost to Cleveland since the Browns returned to the league in 1999. So, that begs the question, which team is going to leapfrog both the Bengals & Steelers and, presumably, join the Colts as wild card entries? Or will the Bengals or Steelers (or both) finally put an ugly streak to rest.

[Dmac18]

Originally Posted by Woodley

Because since the 1990 playoff season, the bengals had not made a playoff appearance without sweeping the browns that respective year.

They swept the browns in 1990, 2005, 2009, and 2011. I thought everyone knew that.


The bengals blew their playoff chances back in week 6.

do you think that really think that **** matter's. wake and take a look are D is rocking and are O is rolling to the playoffs.

[Woodley]

Originally Posted by Dmac18

do you think that really think that **** matter's. wake and take a look are D is rocking and are O is rolling to the playoffs.

Absolutely it matters! Are you nuts? The bengals didn't sweep the browns...it's without question that they aren't going to the playoffs!

[Woodley]

Originally Posted by 34inXXIII

And the Steelers blew their chance last week, since they've never made the playoffs in the same season that they've lost to Cleveland since the Browns returned to the league in 1999. So, that begs the question, which team is going to leapfrog both the Bengals & Steelers and, presumably, join the Colts as wild card entries? Or will the Bengals or Steelers (or both) finally put an ugly streak to rest.

LOL
Cleveland managed to find a way to eff both our teams as much as the Steelers and bengals have owned them.

[Dmac18]

Originally Posted by Woodley

Absolutely it matters! Are you nuts? The bengals didn't sweep the browns...it's without question that they aren't going to the playoffs!

Without a question ? yeah right man think what you want but i know were getting there these guy's on are team are straight up football guy's don't give two ****'s about all that, all the they know is to go out and get a win. you would love to have guy's like are's know so keep living in the past.

[Dmac18]

Originally Posted by Woodley

LOL
Cleveland managed to find a way to eff both our teams as much as the Steelers and bengals have owned them.

You brought up history.

[Woodley]

Originally Posted by Dmac18

Without a question ? yeah right man think what you want but i know were getting there these guy's on are team are straight up football guy's don't give two ****'s about all that, all the they know is to go out and get a win. you would love to have guy's like are's know so keep living in the past.

How come they didn't know how to get a win vs the browns back in week 6? If they had won, they would be playoff bound right now.
Why can't you get that?

[Dmac18]

Originally Posted by Woodley

How come they didn't know how to get a win vs the browns back in week 6? If they had won, they would be playoff bound right now.
Why can't you get that?

Remind me how did the season go for the Super bowl champs last year. We are puting up some nice score's as of the late.

[Woodley]

Originally Posted by Dmac18

Remind me how did the season go for the Super bowl champs last year. We are puting up some nice score's as of the late.

Having second thoughts?

It's clear you want to be reminded of the Giants playoff run last year because you are starting to lose confidence in the bengals making the playoffs.

Shoulda beat them clowns.