Ben & Steelers Negotiating Extension - Per Yahoo Sports

I don't see why we can't give him a fair deal that pays him more for the more meaningful games you win ? IMO stats should have little to do with his new deal. The Goal is to win it all not to be the NFL stat leader . A lot of Ben's success last year was because of Coaching and players doing things after the catch .

Don't get me wrong I think Ben is above average as a QB , but our Defense is below average. A team player would want a good Team over a lot of money . As stated I think Ben could make more on endorsements than he could in this contract if he could win a few more championships .

I think his bad image from his early days are all but gone , all he needs to do now is win more championships for the cash cow to start kicking out .So as stated I would approach his contract in such a manor .

 

This isn't even remotely true. Outside of Pittsburgh, he is generally refered to as Rapistberger. People like that don't get endorsements, they loose them. Inside of Pittsburgh, he is tolerated because of his football skills. Personnally I think once a pig always a pig. But as long as he is the QB of the Steelers I will root for the Steelers QB to do well. Once he is gone from the team, he is gone from interest.

 

Well none of us know what occurred with those woman and he has kept his nose clean has gotten Married and has a Family. As long as he keeps that intact and he adds Championships he should get a pardon IMO .

Heck maybe he will only be able to endorse Bible products or work for the 700 club. 'Let he that is without sin cast the first stone'. That could be the campaign.

 

very few NFL players make lots in endorsements. Other than Peyton Manning, I can't think of anybody doing national ads. Ben does a few local things, ads for car dealers and such.

I agree that Ben has a mixed image outside of Pgh. My wife hates his guts. She is not alone.

I'm sure the team will get a deal done with Ben. I'd be surprised if it isn't $22 mil/yr at least. The home town discount will be tiny.

 

That doesn't matter. When corporations are involved it's all about public perception and image . I've got friends all over the country and every single one of them(sans Steeler fans) refer to him as rapelesberger or some derivative. The Roethlisberger corporate sponsorship ship has sailed.

 

I agree, BUT The beloved Brett Favre has had plenty of "accusations" against him and he's still doin' Wrangler commercials!

 

Well I could see that image change if he took a discount went out there and won and continued to be a solid Family man. Who knows ? I hope he is not called a Rapist all his life esp. considering he was never charged with a crime. Go figure.

 

Sexting and rape accusations aren't even in the same stratosphere.

 

I can't believe how many people think he should take a discount - why? You have to realize that he doesn't have the loyalty that you have and he shouldn't. It is a business. He is only a couple of bad seasons away from being fired at all times. The Steelers organization doesn't have any loyalty to him. If he plays bad, they won't think twice about showing him the door. He knows this, of course, will negotiate to get the most he can get based on his market value. Ben won't take a discount and neither would you in his situation.

 

nope, I'd have been smart enough to call it quits after making 102 million and save my body for the rest of my life.

 

yes you are right

it is a business

and
HIS EMPLOYER

KEPT HIS ASS when he embarrassed their NAME THE STEELERS

has he won jackcrap since they backed him up,supported him and gave him a last straw chance?

He has not

UNTIL

UNTIL

he FINALLY listened to the new OC and preserved his health and taught him a BETTER way to PLAY THE GAME


Ben owes the STEELERS AND THE ROONEYS
that's the business side

 

"Discount double-check!"

 

Also there are the Subway ads as well. I remember the stupid Eli commercials where he had a watch endorsement.

 

And Ray Lewis with his Madden commercial.. I guess its ok if you get accused of murder, but it's not ok if some gold digger accuse's you of sexual assault

 

I don't recall a watch commercial with Eli. Maybe it didn't play here.
We're all forgetting the "Don't beat up your wives" commercials!

 

I still don't think Ben did anything worse than a million other guys on spring break have done! "Of course, that's just my opinion. I could be wrong"

 

If some hot lil college girl is wanting to have sex, there is not many single guys thats gona turn her down... and i dont wana here she was forced!! That is just a load of BS

 

I have seen some watch ads in magazines with Eli, but no commercials

 

Ok, that makes two guys. I stand by my comment that 'few NFL players' get national ads.

 

RG3 subway. AJ hawk chunky soup. eli has done some with peyton. the seahawk corner with chunky soup. larry fitz with the 3 qb's, for some phone ap or ordering something from his phone. there are actually quite a few that do endorsements.

 

I forgot that God-awful greek yogurt commercial with Cam Newton!

 

And with some more Championships Ben would be a good fit for Harley-Davidson he could use the safety first stuff . He is just a big biker looking dude and they could use his fame to tap into the Football Fan market .

Maybe Ben should hire me as his agent. lol