Ben not allowed to audible

From the report I read on Haley leaving it claimed Ben said he was not allowed to audible out of Haley's plays. It also claimed this rule came directly from Tomlin.

So, Tomlin hamstrung his HOF QB into either running a play that maybe no longer suited the D front or calling timeout

Explains why no QB sneak's by Ben on 4th and 1's

If true, this is infuriating, and puts it over the edge for me. I want Tomlin gone!

 

This doesn't make sense. Can you post the article link?

 

That just can’t be true, can it?

 

I doubt that this is true in the slightest.

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...to-check-to-a-fourth-and-1-quarterback-sneak/

 

I really wish people would include links. It’s not that hard and only takes seconds.

 

Thanks.
I think Ben is only referring to the QB sneak, since they don't have an audible for it that he can call at the line. Which also, doesn't make sense.

 

You got it right.

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ley-will-not-return-as-pittsburgh-steelers-oc

Not according to this one, but then again he could have mis-interpreted like I did

 

Who needs a friggin play call for that!! Nudge Pouncey in the jewels and have that be your sign. All Ben has to do is follow Pouncey.

Boom done.

 

I think this is referring to Ben not being able to audible out of that particular play.

What I don't like about this is that Ben is throwing his coaching staff - i.e. his team - under the bus, again. I find it very interesting that it's not okay for Bell/Brown/etc. to do this. Yet, there is nowhere near the uproar on the board when Ben pulls crap like this. He's the QB and default leader of the offense. He's also a 35-year-old vet with 2 Super Bowl rings. He should behave to a higher level of integrity. Keep that stuff in-house.

Ben threw out just enough to implicate issues with the coaches. He did not give the entire story.

If people think NFL coaches make those kinds of decisions in those situations without strategic reason, then they're not paying attention.

 

I was under the impression that if they lined up in the QB sneak lineup.... there wouldn't be a way to audible out of it because of personnel etc. QB sneak can't really audible to 5 wide outs and a 30 yard bomb, you'd be somewhat limited to QB sneak or RB run up the middle.

 

Bell and Brown are doing dumb things that have nothing to do with the actual game. Ben is pointing out a blunder that might have been the difference between winning and losing the game, and other games too. And what he's pointing out is an obvious blunder that should be considered basic fundamental football. The Steelers have to be the only team in the league that doesn't have a QB sneak audible, or at least in the minority of teams.

 

It is detrimental to do this and not keep it in-house. That destroys a team atmosphere. None of them should be tearing each other down to the media.

 

Ben after the game said that's dangerous because then the rest of the line doesn't know.

 

But that's not what he said. What he effectively said is, "I want to do it, but they won't let me. I know you guys want the QB Sneak, too. But they won't allow it. Don't look at me. Blame them."

That's a destructive move toward a team environment.

The appropriate message would look like, "Perhaps a QB Sneak is appropriate here, and it's something we should talk about. We weren't ready for that eventuality in this game, and it cost us."

 

And create more locker room drama. The ROI may net in the negative. Only time will tell.

 

That sounds like more lies.

 

Agree to disagree.

 

It does bother me that Ben comes clean on this but won't admit that he has a problem with Haley. Unless Ben was waiting for Haley to be before he spills.

 

Ben needs so stop turning the ball over. We gave them a 14 point spot with the pick and fumble. He is a vet and should know that turnovers are costly in the playoffs. That issue should have stayed in the locker room.