View Full Version : Ben coming back too soon?


Waterston_Fan
01-07-2009, 10:27 PM
Saw this article and I really don't like this at all.

Big Ben (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs2008/news/story?id=3816805&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)

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.

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.

Roethlisberger has had three concussions in three years, one in the June 2006 motorcycle accident in which he was seriously injured while not wearing a helmet. He has not been spotted riding a motorcycle in public since.

Roethlisberger sat out the second half of the Cleveland game, but will return Sunday for the Steelers' AFC divisional game against San Diego.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press

imo
01-08-2009, 11:22 AM
lol... Ben playing with a concussion while LT will once again stand on the sideline with sad faces.

Some people love the game... some people love the checks.

TVFactFan
01-08-2009, 02:30 PM
lol... Ben playing with a concussion while LT will once again stand on the sideline with sad faces.

Some people love the game... some people love the checks.


LT needs his LEGS to be a factor, Big Ben doesn't

bandito
01-08-2009, 06:35 PM
LT needs his LEGS to be a factor, Big Ben doesn'tThe heck he doesn't. The way his Offensive line protects him, he's always running for his life-lol

TVFactFan
01-08-2009, 07:58 PM
The heck he doesn't. The way his Offensive line protects him, he's always running for his life-lol


He does't need to use his legs like LT, all he has to do is move around in the pocket whih is stepping to the side or moving your shoulders


LT on the otherhand has to cut back go left spin around and use his SPEED to help his team. Big Ben doesn't have to use speed to help his team

Waterston_Fan
01-08-2009, 08:02 PM
Why don't you try to run and pull a groin, let's see how you run and make cuts like LT?

bandito
01-08-2009, 09:39 PM
He does't need to use his legs like LT, all he has to do is move around in the pocket whih is stepping to the side or moving your shoulders


LT on the otherhand has to cut back go left spin around and use his SPEED to help his team. Big Ben doesn't have to use speed to help his teamIt was a joke, Sol.

imo
01-09-2009, 08:00 AM
Why don't you try to run and pull a groin, let's see how you run and make cuts like LT?

Nah, I'll just watch Sproles doing all the running........... just like LT.