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BR1986FB

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Apr 21, 2010 11:46 AM
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote: Where are you guys hearing that they are actively shopping Ben?
just broke on ESPN
I stand corrected.
Apr 21, 2010 11:46am
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LJ

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Apr 21, 2010 11:47 AM
BR1986FB wrote:
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote: Where are you guys hearing that they are actively shopping Ben?
just broke on ESPN
I stand corrected.
All they said is that they are still listening to offers, those are the only reports out there.
Apr 21, 2010 11:47am
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Footwedge

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Apr 21, 2010 11:50 AM
rock_knutne wrote:
Footwedge wrote: Plenty of people in Pittsbugh that will no longer wear a black and gold #7 jersey anymore. My thinking is that Art II will add onto the punishment dished out by the league.

The fact is...he is still fighting litigation on a civil suit out west for basically the same thing. How in the fuck can he put himself into another he-said she-said situation?

The guy is a fuggin idiot.
First off, the Rooneys said they will accept what ever Goodell hands down. Secondly, people will wear their #7 jersey's again as soon as he steps on the field and starts winning football games again. And finally, he countered sued that gold digger out in Nevada.
Art II will add to Goodell's penalty...because the Rooneys know that they will lose a portion of their fan base...in particular...the female fan base. #2, don't kid yourself....there are a boatload of people that will never where that #7 again. They may still love the Steelers, but many of them can't stomach that type of behavior.

As for that "gold digger" out west....Roethlesberger's has lost any and all credibility on how he treats women. I bet there are tens of thousands of Steeler fans that want him the fuck out of Pittsburgh.
Apr 21, 2010 11:50am
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LJ

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Apr 21, 2010 11:50 AM
Bouchette is on ESPN right now....

says Steelers are NOT shopping, just listening, doesn't think they will trade him.
Apr 21, 2010 11:50am
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miller45452003

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Apr 21, 2010 11:51 AM
LJ wrote:
BR1986FB wrote:
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote: Where are you guys hearing that they are actively shopping Ben?
just broke on ESPN
I stand corrected.
All they said is that they are still listening to offers, those are the only reports out there.
NO..espn said they WANT a top 10. To me it's quite evident....he's gone...to Oakland more than likely.
Apr 21, 2010 11:51am
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miller45452003

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Apr 21, 2010 11:52 AM
LJ wrote: Bouchette is on ESPN right now....

says Steelers are NOT shopping, just listening, doesn't think they will trade him.
Well then him and Mort are reporting conflicting stories. Mort said "Pittsburgh is wanting a top 10 pick in return"....
Apr 21, 2010 11:52am
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LJ

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Apr 21, 2010 11:52 AM
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote:
BR1986FB wrote:
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote: Where are you guys hearing that they are actively shopping Ben?
just broke on ESPN
I stand corrected.
All they said is that they are still listening to offers, those are the only reports out there.
NO..espn said they WANT a top 10. To me it's quite evident....he's gone...to Oakland more than likely.
No, Bouchette said they are merely listening.
Apr 21, 2010 11:52am
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Footwedge

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Apr 21, 2010 11:53 AM
Ben's value is now in the shitter. A number 1? NFW. No GM is gonna want to deal with this political nightmare.
Apr 21, 2010 11:53am
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LJ

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Apr 21, 2010 11:54 AM
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote: Bouchette is on ESPN right now....

says Steelers are NOT shopping, just listening, doesn't think they will trade him.
Well then him and Mort are reporting conflicting stories. Mort said "Pittsburgh is wanting a top 10 pick in return"....
doesn't mean they aren't saying "we will only listen if you are starting your offer with a top 10 pick"
Apr 21, 2010 11:54am
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BR1986FB

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Apr 21, 2010 11:55 AM
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote:
BR1986FB wrote:
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote: Where are you guys hearing that they are actively shopping Ben?
just broke on ESPN
I stand corrected.
All they said is that they are still listening to offers, those are the only reports out there.
NO..espn said they WANT a top 10. To me it's quite evident....he's gone...to Oakland more than likely.
I have heard there might be an interest in sending him to Oakland as more "punishment" and, no, that's not a joke.
Apr 21, 2010 11:55am
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miller45452003

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Apr 21, 2010 11:55 AM
from Schefters twitter:

Adam_Schefter Pittsburgh has begun contacting teams to trade Ben Roethlisberger for a top 10 pick. At least one team considering it. Story far from done.

Pretty eveident he's could be gone
Apr 21, 2010 11:55am
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LJ

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Apr 21, 2010 11:57 AM
miller45452003 wrote: from Schefters twitter:

Adam_Schefter Pittsburgh has begun contacting teams to trade Ben Roethlisberger for a top 10 pick. At least one team considering it. Story far from done.

Pretty eveident he's could be gone
And Bouchette said live that they are only listening. I dunno why we have to keep repeating ourselves here? No one knows until something is said or done.

It could merely be a matter that the Steelers are only listening to offers that include a top 10 pick.
Apr 21, 2010 11:57am
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thavoice

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Apr 21, 2010 11:57 AM
whta does he have left....5 years on his deal?

Wouldnt be a bad trade for someone to GET him....but terrible for the steelers to get rid of him

Dont look for the steelers to dismiss the talks of trading him...they wanna give the perception to the team that no one is a sacred cow and that everyone can be traded and released when they fuck up.

They dont wanna trade him. They wont trade him..but they want the players to think that thtey will.
Apr 21, 2010 11:57am
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LJ

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Apr 21, 2010 12:02 PM
BR1986FB wrote:
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote:
BR1986FB wrote:
miller45452003 wrote:
LJ wrote: Where are you guys hearing that they are actively shopping Ben?
just broke on ESPN
I stand corrected.
All they said is that they are still listening to offers, those are the only reports out there.
NO..espn said they WANT a top 10. To me it's quite evident....he's gone...to Oakland more than likely.
I have heard there might be an interest in sending him to Oakland as more "punishment" and, no, that's not a joke.
If that happened I would probably LOL. Douchebag or not, I still think it's stupid to trade Ben.
Apr 21, 2010 12:02pm
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Apr 21, 2010 12:06 PM
There's only one franchise QB with first-round value and he's going #1 - what good is a top-10 pick unless they think Dixon is the answer?
Apr 21, 2010 12:06pm
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Apr 21, 2010 12:08 PM
queencitybuckeye wrote: There's only one franchise QB with first-round value and he's going #1 - what good is a top-10 pick unless they think Dixon is the answer?
No one. I think trading Roethlisberger to keep an "image" is stupid.
Apr 21, 2010 12:08pm
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Sonofanump

Apr 21, 2010 12:10 PM
rock_knutne wrote: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5121614

4 to 6 games is a little harsh IMO. Vick, who was convicted and did time, got 6 games and it was reduced to 2 with good behavior and following through with any stipulations the league mandated. I thinking the same happens to Ben, he follows through with what ever counciling he has to do and it will be reduced to 2 games.
I'd consider Vick's more like 2+ years. He was suspended then reinstated.
Apr 21, 2010 12:10pm
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Apr 21, 2010 12:11 PM
BR1986FB wrote: I have heard there might be an interest in sending him to Oakland as more "punishment" and, no, that's not a joke.
That would definitely get some LAWLZ.
Apr 21, 2010 12:11pm
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Sonofanump

Apr 21, 2010 12:13 PM
Consider the evidence for criminal and civil judgments have a different burden of proof.
Apr 21, 2010 12:13pm
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Prescott

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Apr 21, 2010 12:23 PM
No one. I think trading Roethlisberger to keep an "image" is stupid.
Absolutely. Proven QB talents like Roethlisberger are difficult to find.The Steelers may lose some female fans if they keep him, but they will lose a lot of male fans if they don't. The NFL is all about winning and the Steelers won't win without Roethlisberger.
Apr 21, 2010 12:23pm
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Apr 21, 2010 12:29 PM
I would be shocked if he were traded. Imagine the tailspin the franchise would take, all in the name of "moral values."
Apr 21, 2010 12:29pm
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Non

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Apr 21, 2010 12:43 PM
Pro Football Talk reports that Goodell says ESPN has jumped the gun and that the suspension is not official.
Apr 21, 2010 12:43pm
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rock_knutne

Apr 21, 2010 12:48 PM
DeyDurkie5 wrote:
2quik4u wrote:
rock_knutne wrote: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5121614

4 to 6 games is a little harsh IMO. Vick, who was convicted and did time, got 6 games and it was reduced to 2 with good behavior and following through with any stipulations the league mandated. I thinking the same happens to Ben, he follows through with what ever counciling he has to do and it will be reduced to 2 games.
the fuck why aren't you complaining there is another big ben thread?
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Well, if it isn't the "butty's" trying to start shit again.

This thread actually serves a purpose relaying breaking news. The garbage you guys start is well, exactly that garbage.
Apr 21, 2010 12:48pm
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Emmett Brown

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Apr 21, 2010 12:58 PM
Hey if the Steelers trade Big Ben away there is a franchise QB in Baltimore for a Fifth round draft pick.
Apr 21, 2010 12:58pm
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Con_Alma

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Apr 21, 2010 1:00 PM
Aren't there conditions available to Roethlisberger which will reduce the suspension?
Apr 21, 2010 1:00pm