killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 28, 2009 11:52am
This is NOT good. Dennis Dixon gets his first start of his career vs. the Ravens in a night game at Baltimore.
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2009/11/report_roethlisberger_out_vs_ravens.html
http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/blog/2009/11/report_roethlisberger_out_vs_ravens.html
darbypitcher22
Posts: 8,000
Nov 28, 2009 11:53am
I hope the Ravens harrass Dixon all night
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Nov 28, 2009 11:55am
Oh my. Pittsburgh is in trouble.
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football71
Posts: 135
Nov 28, 2009 12:00pm
That sound you just heard was the line moving.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 28, 2009 12:12pm
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Nov 28, 2009 12:13pm
O U C H.
Bengals have the division wrapped up now.
Wow. They said he was fine all week......but ya gotta wonder if that was the truth or not.
Well.....that really lowers our expectations.
Bengals have the division wrapped up now.
Wow. They said he was fine all week......but ya gotta wonder if that was the truth or not.
Well.....that really lowers our expectations.
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 28, 2009 12:26pm
Good to see somebody in Pittsburgh pulled the plug on this. Concussions are a serious deal and too many players treat it like something minor.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Nov 28, 2009 12:29pm
Yikes....that is not good for Pittsburgh. It probably wouldn't matter against a bad team, but def a major problem against Bmore.
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sportsfix
Posts: 12
Nov 28, 2009 12:43pm
Baltimore will be bringing the heat on Dixon.
This is going against an offensive line that has not protected big Ben so well.
This is going against an offensive line that has not protected big Ben so well.
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zebrafootball
Posts: 1
Nov 28, 2009 1:16pm
All will be good as long as the defense steps up. Dixon is a very mobile QB, he was good at Oregon and should be ok Sunday night .might just surprise a lot of people.
Hesston
Posts: 516
Nov 28, 2009 1:33pm
Smart move by Steelers, I am not a Pitt fan but concuscions are serious stuff not to be messed with. Big Ben needs to take care of his health 1st
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seahawks rock
Posts: 18
Nov 28, 2009 1:45pm
the steelers are in big trouble now
David St. Hubbins
Posts: 205
Nov 28, 2009 2:01pm
I think he'll do alright if they can get the running game going and he doesn't have to lead a last minute drive. If the line isn't getting it done in pass protection he should at least be a decent threat running if he has to.
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riggo33
Posts: 24
Nov 28, 2009 2:03pm
Baltimore better not overpursue on Dixon...
or they will get burnt.... BAD
or they will get burnt.... BAD
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Nov 28, 2009 2:09pm
Good decision. I'd rather not be taking chances with Ben's long-term health if I was part of their management. Concussions aren't anything to scoff at and it'd be for the best to wait until he's recovered to send him back out. Don't want another Brian Westbrook situation.
As for the game, I'd agree with David St. Hubbins in that I'd only be uncomfortable with Dixon in a clutch late-game situation. There's been a number of situations in the NFL where an unknown commodity back-up has come in and been great in the short-term. You tell me that Dixon's starting for the rest of the year, I'd be nervous. You tell me that he's starting one game, I'm not sweating it.
As for the game, I'd agree with David St. Hubbins in that I'd only be uncomfortable with Dixon in a clutch late-game situation. There's been a number of situations in the NFL where an unknown commodity back-up has come in and been great in the short-term. You tell me that Dixon's starting for the rest of the year, I'd be nervous. You tell me that he's starting one game, I'm not sweating it.
Strapping Young Lad
Posts: 2,453
Nov 28, 2009 2:11pm
*toilet flushing* Bye Bye Squeelers....
They might be one of those turds that is hard to flush, but they'll go down eventually.....
They might be one of those turds that is hard to flush, but they'll go down eventually.....
newarkcatholicfan
Posts: 3,199
Nov 28, 2009 2:48pm
I hope the Ravens take advantage of this huge break they are getting.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Nov 28, 2009 3:15pm
Totally agree. I am a little nervous about tomorrow night but you don't risk Ben's long-term health and if it's just a game that he misses...Dixon could go out there and play well enough to get the W if some other Steelers make some plays.Heretic wrote: Good decision. I'd rather not be taking chances with Ben's long-term health if I was part of their management. Concussions aren't anything to scoff at and it'd be for the best to wait until he's recovered to send him back out. Don't want another Brian Westbrook situation.
As for the game, I'd agree with David St. Hubbins in that I'd only be uncomfortable with Dixon in a clutch late-game situation. There's been a number of situations in the NFL where an unknown commodity back-up has come in and been great in the short-term. You tell me that Dixon's starting for the rest of the year, I'd be nervous. You tell me that he's starting one game, I'm not sweating it.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Nov 28, 2009 3:30pm
Perhaps the "Ben is going to play" chat all week has been an attempt to throw the ravens off their D game plan. Agreed that might work against some teams but not baltimore. However, with that being said baltimore's defense isn't quite what it used to be and they have not been able to stop the run as successfully this year as in the past. Shoud be interesting to see what comes out of this. This could be Dixon's breakout game. Remember prior to that knee injury he was the front runner (no pun intended) for the Heisman his senior year at Oregon.
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osu99
Posts: 333
Nov 28, 2009 4:26pm
When are the Steelers never well coached? They'll be okay.
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rock_knutne
Nov 28, 2009 5:43pm
On special teams, especially kick coverage.osu99 wrote: When are the Steelers never well coached?
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rock_knutne
Nov 28, 2009 5:44pm
I think this is a good move to sit Ben, he is the franchise and can't be risked, especially playing against thugs like Ray Lewis and Ed Reed who will take a shot if they can get one.
David St. Hubbins
Posts: 205
Nov 28, 2009 11:40pm
^^ I agree, the Ravens seem to have a knack for taking out the Steelers' quarterbacks.
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
Nov 29, 2009 7:03am
I think that the Steelers are in big trouble without Ben. I agree that for the future of the franchise and looking beyond the immediate necessity of winning the Ravens game, it is probably better to sit him if there is any question about his health and availability to the Steelers later on this season, but "later on" is almost over and the Steelers could find themselves out of the mix. Whatever your opinions of the Steelers may be, it would be unusual to be entering the playoffs with the Steelers on the sidelines.
krazie45
Posts: 1,055
Nov 29, 2009 10:08am
Steelers fans could have hope for Dennis Dixon, until they remember that he comes from the same school/coach that produced Joey Harrington and Akili Smith......yikes!