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thavoice

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Apr 22, 2010 3:13 PM
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Apr 22, 2010 3:13pm
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BR1986FB

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Apr 22, 2010 3:15 PM
I don't know how reputable that site is so, as I said, take it fwiw. The guy stating it's a "done deal" is formerly from Pittsburgh and it could be wishful thinking on his part if he's a Raiders fan or a Steelers fan that dislikes Roethlisberger.
Apr 22, 2010 3:15pm
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Non

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Apr 22, 2010 3:24 PM
I don't want Clausen, though.

I'd rather have Tebow.

Not at No. 8, of course, but if they could make another move.

Not sure what happens at No. 8.
Apr 22, 2010 3:24pm
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Non

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Apr 22, 2010 3:25 PM
I do think Whisenhunt wants Roethlisberger in Arizona.

He's never been big on Leinart and why not take Ben who he knows well.

Problem is Arizona only has the No. 26 pick.

Maybe if they throw in Early Doucet.
Apr 22, 2010 3:25pm
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BR1986FB

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Apr 22, 2010 3:30 PM
Arizona did supposedly talk to Pittsburgh about him. How serious the talks were?
Apr 22, 2010 3:30pm
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Non

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Apr 22, 2010 3:34 PM
Arizona's interest is probably serious but they don't have enough to give up to make the Steelers serious.
Apr 22, 2010 3:34pm
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BR1986FB

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Apr 22, 2010 3:35 PM
Oh, I'm sure the Cardinals were serious. I meant I doubt the talks got serious because AZ probably didn't have the ammo to get it done. Whisenhunt would probably be wetting himself at the prospect of getting Ben.
Apr 22, 2010 3:35pm
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thavoice

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Apr 22, 2010 3:40 PM
If this was a done deal someone more significant than that joker woulda scoooped it.
Apr 22, 2010 3:40pm
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Apr 22, 2010 3:41 PM
Stupid deal for Oakland, but it is Al Davis.
Apr 22, 2010 3:41pm
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BR1986FB

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Apr 22, 2010 3:42 PM
I wouldn't hold my breath that it is in fact a deal.
Apr 22, 2010 3:42pm
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thavoice

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Apr 22, 2010 3:43 PM
IF ben goes anywhere i hope it is oakland cause I think he cannot be successful out there...
Apr 22, 2010 3:43pm
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BR1986FB

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Apr 22, 2010 3:47 PM
Like I said on one of the other threads, I had heard the Rooney's might deal him to Oakland as "punishment." Whether it happens or not who knows.

Bleacher Report has also picked up on this story(?)
Apr 22, 2010 3:47pm
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Apr 22, 2010 3:48 PM
Anything from Schefter or the other espn tweeters?
Apr 22, 2010 3:48pm
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Apr 22, 2010 3:53 PM
If that is a remotely true story, that'd be a pretty good deal for Pittsburgh. Specifically considering that on this thread we went from Post #361 (by BR, stating the Raiders scoffed at Ben for the #8 straight up and wanted Pitt to throw in the #18, as well) to the Steelers potentially trading Ben and the #18 for the #8 and one of the top DBs in the NFL.
Apr 22, 2010 3:53pm
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Non

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Apr 23, 2010 12:06 AM
Not much suspense.

With Haden and Thomas off the board, and Iupati going one pick ahead to San Francisco, the Steelers end up with the player many expected.

Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida

Intelligent. Athletic. Versatile. And certainly experienced. He's been on winning programs at Lakeland High School and Florida.

Apr 23, 2010 12:06am
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Apr 23, 2010 1:03 AM
by the way...has anyone else noted the John Clayton looks like a progeria-inflected semblance of an NFL insider that decided that..."No; i am not a slave to the whims of the NFL"...when in fact I am a complete muscle-jellied NFL "insider"
Apr 23, 2010 1:03am
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Apr 23, 2010 7:26 AM
Again, maybe Whiz pulled a McNabb if he was serious because he and Ben did not get along. The one Steeler who didn't go over to Whiz and greet him before Super Bowl XLIII.....Ben Roethlisberger.

Also, not sure how realistic that Oakland-Pittsburgh deal ever was. Didn't Asomugha just get a huge signing bonus not that long ago? Al Davis isn't that stupid. Why hand a guy that much cash as a signing bonus and then trade him away?
Apr 23, 2010 7:26am
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Apr 23, 2010 9:20 AM
The Steelers have got to find a way to get Golden Tate tonight. This kid is smart, fast, tough and he's from ND.;)
Apr 23, 2010 9:20am
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BR1986FB

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Apr 23, 2010 9:22 AM
rock_knutne wrote: These Ben trade rumors is alot of wishful thinking by rival fans.
Not really. The Browns slapped the crap out of him the last meeting and will do it again. Besides, at the rate he's going, he's likely to drink (alcohol issues) or eat himself out of the league.
Apr 23, 2010 9:22am
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Apr 23, 2010 9:45 AM
he's likely to drink (alcohol issues) or eat himself out of the league.
I am not disputing your statement, I am just asking for some details. What info do you have that indicates that Roethlisberger has a drinking problem. I know alcohol played a role in the Georgia debacle, but I am not aware of any other alcohol related issues.

Can you add some details?
Apr 23, 2010 9:45am
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BR1986FB

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Apr 23, 2010 9:49 AM
Prescott wrote:
he's likely to drink (alcohol issues) or eat himself out of the league.
I am not disputing your statement, I am just asking for some details. What info do you have that indicates that Roethlisberger has a drinking problem. I know alcohol played a role in the Georgia debacle, but I am not aware of any other alcohol related issues.

Can you add some details?
Gee...besides the Georgia incident, his "Drink like a Champion" moments and the fact he's gotten fatter & fatter (what looks like drinkers weight), it's not hard to put two and two together that he's not shy about the partying. It looks like he never lost that college frat boy mentality. Even one of your own fans who posts on this site believes he has a drinking issue.
Apr 23, 2010 9:49am
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Apr 23, 2010 9:51 AM
BR1986FB wrote:
rock_knutne wrote: These Ben trade rumors is alot of wishful thinking by rival fans.
Not really. The Browns slapped the crap out of him the last meeting and will do it again. Besides, at the rate he's going, he's likely to drink (alcohol issues) or eat himself out of the league.
That dropped him to 10-1 all-time against the Browns. I think he's had the better of it, pal.
Apr 23, 2010 9:51am
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BR1986FB

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Apr 23, 2010 9:56 AM
Non wrote:
BR1986FB wrote:
rock_knutne wrote: These Ben trade rumors is alot of wishful thinking by rival fans.
Not really. The Browns slapped the crap out of him the last meeting and will do it again. Besides, at the rate he's going, he's likely to drink (alcohol issues) or eat himself out of the league.
That dropped him to 10-1 all-time against the Browns. I think he's had the better of it, pal.
Without a doubt but that doesn't mean that will be the case going forward, chum.
Apr 23, 2010 9:56am