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Ben's latish announcement

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Steel Acorn, Jan 2, 2022.

  1. Steel Acorn

    Steel Acorn Well-Known Member

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    I wonder how the fans and season would have played out if Ben announced at the beginning of the season this would be his last? I fondly recall Bettis' last tour, and the team played it's heart out for him.
     
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  2. Steelhammer92

    Steelhammer92 Well-Known Member

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    That team was talented, this team is not
     
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  3. OX1947

    OX1947 Well-Known Member

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    2005 team was the closest team I have ever seen in sports. I'm sure there have been others during the history of sports, but watching all 16 games and all 4 post season games, I have never seen that much care for each other by a team in my life.

    The 2005 Super Bowl team won the title that year for 1 guy and no one cared how, they just wanted that one man to go out a champion. It was beautiful to watch and the 2005 SB team should always be celebrated for their selflessness that was unmatched.
     
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  4. DJ18Baller

    DJ18Baller Well-Known Member

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    Seems like a lifetime ago when you watch this current joke
     
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  5. SteelHack

    SteelHack Well-Known Member

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    Let's bring him back one more year and give out

    HACK
     
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  6. Rush2seven

    Rush2seven Well-Known Member

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    I think his body is telling him this is it.
     
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  7. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    Bus didn’t announce retirement until he was on the podium.
     
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  8. DSteelerCT

    DSteelerCT Well-Known Member

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    pretty sure he told the team after the 2004 playoff loss, then was convinced to come back for one more ride. Team knew it was his final season
     
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  9. OX1947

    OX1947 Well-Known Member

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    I'm glad we at least saw it once in our lives. 2008 season was the most fun I ever had watching football, but the 2005 team is my favorite just because that team truly embodied a team.
     
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  10. D0bre Shunka

    D0bre Shunka Well-Known Member

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    I would bring the 3 Bs back for one more ride. That’s right, go get AB but have him secluded to his own corner of the locker room lol. Get Bell, when he’s released, and he will be, at the end of the season.

    Picture the banners throughout Da Burgh and the announcers and NFL promoting it. Picture the MNF ratings and viewership.

    Promo it as “Return of the Killer Bs (get it?), Be there in 22!
    :popcorn:

    Update: AB reaching out for the reunion I spoke about? Huh huh huh!
     
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  11. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I don’t think Ben was considering this to be his last season, I think he came to that conclusion during the year.

    I just can’t see Ben passing on a farewell tour if he knew it would be his last season.
     
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  12. bigbenhotness

    bigbenhotness Well-Known Member

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    Every skill position was better except kicker and lb lol
     
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  13. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    True believer Ben had the teams to get 4 rings like Bradshaw did. I know Ben may not have been the best SB QB but I am now blaming Tomlin for having a more talented team then the opposition but not having the ability to get them prepared.
     
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  14. mikeyg

    mikeyg Well-Known Member

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    yes
    when he saw the SUCK draft and OLINE in front of him
    nice work Tombert
     
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