Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger on public criticism of teammates: 'I've earned the right'

It's the media's job to be drama queens. It's not Ben's job to be a drama queen. Notice the difference? Why even give the media something talk about or print?

What Ben exhibited was bad leadership. He hasn't been a good leader on the field the past two weeks either with his inconsistent play. Based his play how can he talk about anyone else? Very little hurts a team's chances to win more than turnovers. Washington or other teammates could easily point out this fact if they choose.

Players that have X amount of rings make mistakes. Just because players have those rings doesn't mean they have the right to be critical of other players mistakes. Some people will understand what this kind of issue can create and some won't.

Now just imagine if the WR's or other teammates criticized Ben in the media for inaccurate passes and turnovers. I doubt that criticism would go over very well with Ben.

 

It sure wouldn't, and I have no doubt the pro-Ben squad would be out in full force crucifying that player. If Ben was playing like Mahomes I could understand his comments, but he's nowhere near that level. He's played like **** just as much as he's played lights out this year.

 

I’m not sure what world you’re living in blast, but kids nowadays aren’t more likely to rise up to the challenge. What they’re more likely to do is wait for mommy and daddy just swoop in and fix everything for them. It’s easier the whine and used the threat of political correctness to get what you want now days rather than work harder to get it. It’s evident in youth sports.

 

I have no problem with the comments but I do take issue with his leadership on the field. He is a veteran QB who should not be making some of the mistakes he does that cost us games at this stage in his career. He needs to lead by example.

 

Your post seems to assume that he didn't do both.

 

Nobody should ever criticize anybody! Maybe you want the players to all get participation trophies and orange slices as they walk of the field at the end of the game, win or lose.

 

Ding-Ding-Ding
He did the same thing last season, after the QB sneak 'controversy', throwing Tomlin under the bus. Some things need to stay in-house.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ethlisberger-im-not-free-to-check-to-qb-sneak

 

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ays-criticism-ben-roethlisberger-not-personal

This just in, AB confirms that the media are trolls...

 

Actually, what he did was back up his quarterback.

 

More than that:

"I don't know if it's been misconstrued or changed in regards to how you guys put it out there, but he means well. ... He's the only one in this locker room that's probably got a championship under his belt."

That's calling out the media, as well.

 

He is, but in a very mild fashion. He brought it up as a possibility that the media got it wrong, but he didn't make an accusation. Look at the comments in total, though. He is taking Roethlisberger's side.

 

Ben is as tough as they come but he's a drama queen and always has been....

 

Keep it in house Ben. You don't have to flaunt your power/status in the public. Do it at practice
or in the locker room.

 

Exactly....

 

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I'm sure he does know a thing or two growing up on a farm. So Ben's criticism is supposed to make him work harder? Or maybe like I said he is just having a hard time learning at the highest level of football. So a guy who is working hard already and is struggling with the mental part of the game benefits from being called out in the media? He's a hard worker who I'm sure is already disappointed in himself and is feeling the pressure and he benefits from his QB blabbing on his radio show?

 

Do it on Wednesdays......

 

I feel like I'm in A Few Good Men....there are obviously two camps on this and it's a matter of opinion. I'm gonna agree to disagree.....

 

The transcript of the radio show is behind the P-G’s paywall. Can someone post it, so we can read exactly what Ben said? And in its original context?

 

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