So, which QB gets the okay to start Sat.????

I was one who wanted Ben to play but this Sat. he needs some rest, besides it's a home game and we will be behind Batch the whole way. I'm still proud of Ben for stepping up even though in hindsite he should have rested.

 

ask ben not tomlin

 

I agree. Batch will have had 2 weeks of practice with the starters, and should be able to lead the Steelers to a win over the Lambs. If he can't - it doesn't really change our playoff seeding. Give Ben the day off and let's see what our backups can do.

 

(What happened to all the emocon's?? )

 

I've been wondering the same thing.

 

I'd still like to see Dixon start.

 

If i could have read the future of the outcome of last nights game, i would have started Dixon and use some exotic plays to see how they would work. worth a shot.

 

Like the wildcat?

 

Ben will play. There should not even be a debate. He didn't come out because he wants to play. He is our best hope of winning. Besides that, he needs to work on his long throws. Maybe a repeat of the last time the Steelers played the same old sorry ass Rams. Except for our starting running back breaking his leg.

 

I would like to see Dixon, also. What I saw of him, last year, made me hopeful. I wonder what's happened to put him so far down the depth chart.

I think he can throw and use his legs to hurt opposing defenses.

 

seeing Batch is on the verge of retirement and lefty is always banged up, Dixon has to be the future back up, didn't they just resign him this year and they're not even using him?

get him in there Ben needs to rest the ankle

 

Who should play? Batch. Who will play, Ben will play, continue to play injured and cost us the postseason by doing so as he won't allow himself to properly heal so he can plant and throw. These next 2 games are meaningless in my mind. They could end up with the 1,2, or 3 seed if other teamsa lose, but we had our chacne at that and blew it. Lock Ben, Troy and WOodley down for the rest of the reg season.

 

Remember Dixon wanted traded and was threatening to not lay this yr in camp. Then he saw he was worthless in other team's eyes and came back tail tucked. Don't think Tomlin doesn't remember that and is hodling that against him (as he should). Dixon will never see the field in a STeelers uniform again unless every other option is exhausted. Both he and Batch will be gone after this season. Steelers will have to draft a rook and/or sign a journeyman.

 

It's probably the same reason that Redman doesn't get any more snaps - MT/BA don't think of him. They play only their favorites.

 

I'd sit him and not solely because of his ankle. He stunk last night and has stunk it up for quite some time. Accuracy is only a wish to Ben.

Sit him and give him some needed rest because right now, he is stinking out the joint.

rutan

 

In the circumstances we're in, I kind of agree with this.

There were numerous plays - including the second int - where receivers were open (or open enough) and Ben just didn't hit them. Being tough and playing through pain is one thing. If it's affecting your accuracy, there's only so much the receivers can do.

 

Sit 7 who cares if we lose the next two games? Still a 5 seed. Get 16 some reps if we need him in playoffs!!

 

I'm hoping Dixon gets the start.

Batch looked pretty bad for the handful of snaps he played in the Stains game.

 

If needed in playoffs you would rather have 10 than 16? After a HANDFUL of snaps you saw....Really???...CO'MON MAN!!!

 

I admit I wanted Ben to go last night and all throughout the game I still thought somehow he was going to engineer a great memorable comeback. However, as I think about the result now and the picks and fumble, he should not have played. On the picks his throws were either really off or too high.

I know this is not going out on a limb here... I am happy with either Batch or Dixon as long as Ben can get 100% healthy for the playoffs and do what he does best - which is move around in the pocket and make things happen. If he keeps playing and has to be a pocket passer, we will be out quickly.

Additionally, I say even if we lose our last two games, rest not only Ben, but also Polomalu, Woodley, Pouncey, and Sanders. (BTW, why is he always hurt?) At full strength, I really feel we can compete with anyone. When we are hurt and without other great players we just cannot compete. We are an old team and a week off would have been really nice.

 

IMO, Ben should definitely sit against the Rams. If we can't beat the worthless Rams with Batch or Dixon or hell, evem Hones at QB, then we are done anyway. I would start Ben at Celveland if healthy, especially if we can improve our seeding which is certainly very possible.

 

We are and will continue to be the 5 seed. No better, no worse. They need to keep Ben out of the Rams game, even if they have to deactivate him. Or, better yet, designate him as the #3. For the Clowns, if he is feeling better (and I mean better than last night) he needs to start to keep the rust off. When we get to Denver he will be ready to go.