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Ben Roethlisberger Won't Be Playing In The Pro Bowl

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 9, 2015.

  1. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Ben won't be in the Pro Bowl this year afterall. No reason has been given yet, but I suspect it's related to the knee procedure Tomlin mentioned in his season ending presser. Unless of course his "whiplash" was still an issue, but that seems unlikely. Drew Brees will take his place.

    http://www.neworleanssaints.com/new...l-roster/287fe8ec-2f4d-4b48-bce1-7e1c70c8132f

    *Edit- He is being kept out as a precaution because of his knee, but won't require surgery afterall.
    http://thesteelersfans.com/4094/ben-roethlisberger-to-miss-the-pro-bowl-surgery/
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 9, 2015
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 9, 2015
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  2. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    But will he still be considered a "Pro Bowler"? Like on his resume?
     
    blountforcetrauma, Jan 9, 2015
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  3. Busman

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    I did not even know Ben bowled. I knew JB did but Ben?
     
    Busman, Jan 9, 2015
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  4. santeesteel

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    It's an honor but, I can't imagine why anyone would actually want to play in the glorified two-hand touch pick up game that the pro bowl has turned into.
     
    santeesteel, Jan 9, 2015
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  5. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    I started to ask how it could be Brees since he's in the NFC, then I remembered that they changed the format a couple of years ago. Pro Bowl = YAWN
     
    JackAttack 5958, Jan 9, 2015
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  6. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    This is why the game should be cancelled, nobody wants to play in it.
     
    Wardismvp, Jan 10, 2015
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  7. snipit73

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    Hey! Who knows? The way the No Fun League is going after 10 yrs. regular season football could wind up the same way!:shrug:
     
    snipit73, Jan 10, 2015
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  8. Jammasterc

    Jammasterc Well-Known Member

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    So......what's going on with his knee?
    If he needs it fixed do it now.
    Don't wait until summer.
     
    Jammasterc, Jan 10, 2015
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  9. bigsteelerfaninky

    bigsteelerfaninky Well-Known Member

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    He probably will
    dont all the stars do it so they can miss those brutal traning camps
     
    bigsteelerfaninky, Jan 10, 2015
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  10. santeesteel

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    It's on it's way.............
     
    santeesteel, Jan 10, 2015
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  11. steelers5859

    steelers5859 Well-Known Member

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    Levon Bell wants to play in it I read. But Ben been their before. He still gets the credit for being chosen.
     
    steelers5859, Jan 10, 2015
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  12. snipit73

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    And what exactly does this 'credit' get you? More $$$ come contract time? Into the HOF faster? Mentioned with the 'Elites'?
    :shrug:
     
    snipit73, Jan 10, 2015
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  13. Coastal Steeler

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    I like it, it is the best in the game playing a light heart-ed game and making sure no one gets hurt.
    Kinda of a fans thanking you for the year.
     
    Coastal Steeler, Jan 10, 2015
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  14. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    I think pro bowls definitely get taken in to account by the HOF voters. They always list them among the people's accolades once they are voted in. Pro bowls and All Pros look good on a resume.
     
    blountforcetrauma, Jan 10, 2015
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  15. snipit73

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    Then he should get a nice fat contract and be a shoe-in for the HOF right?:lolol:
     
    snipit73, Jan 10, 2015
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  16. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Mo' money. Aside from the meager paycheck they get for participating ($25 K on the losing team, $50 K on the winning team) many players have performance escalators in their contracts for making the Pro Bowl.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 10, 2015
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  17. steelers5859

    steelers5859 Well-Known Member

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    I think when they mention his bio they would say "been selected to the Pro bowl X number of times. But other than that probably nothing.
     
    steelers5859, Jan 10, 2015
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  18. snipit73

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    This part I didn't know! Thanx!
     
    snipit73, Jan 10, 2015
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  19. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    Guys used to WANT to make it back in the day before they got these mega deals. The bonus they got for it then was really good compared to what it is now in relation to what they are actually making in their contracts.
     
    blountforcetrauma, Jan 10, 2015
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  20. dobbler-33

    dobbler-33 Well-Known Member

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    Agreed, an honorable mention in a newspaper would suffice. All star games are crap... Baseball might have a legit game but the rest are garbage
     
    dobbler-33, Jan 10, 2015
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  21. dobbler-33

    dobbler-33 Well-Known Member

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    Just read that he's sitting out due to advice from medical staff... Dont want him to deal with the inflation. He's also been advised to rest and avoid strenuous activities, but will NOT require off season surgery.
     
    dobbler-33, Jan 10, 2015
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