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thavoice
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Apr 22, 2010 3:13pm
huh
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 22, 2010 3:15pm
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.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 22, 2010 3:24pm
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.
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.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 22, 2010 3:25pm
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.
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.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 22, 2010 3:30pm
Arizona did supposedly talk to Pittsburgh about him. How serious the talks were?
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 22, 2010 3:34pm
Arizona's interest is probably serious but they don't have enough to give up to make the Steelers serious.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 22, 2010 3:35pm
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.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Apr 22, 2010 3:40pm
If this was a done deal someone more significant than that joker woulda scoooped it.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Apr 22, 2010 3:41pm
Stupid deal for Oakland, but it is Al Davis.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 22, 2010 3:42pm
I wouldn't hold my breath that it is in fact a deal.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Apr 22, 2010 3:43pm
IF ben goes anywhere i hope it is oakland cause I think he cannot be successful out there...
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 22, 2010 3:47pm
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(?)
Bleacher Report has also picked up on this story(?)
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Apr 22, 2010 3:48pm
Anything from Schefter or the other espn tweeters?
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 22, 2010 3:51pm
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5126094
John Clayton says "extremely unlikely" that a trade will occur
John Clayton says "extremely unlikely" that a trade will occur
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 22, 2010 3:53pm
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.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 23, 2010 12:06am
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.
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.
killdeer
Posts: 1,538
Apr 23, 2010 1:03am
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"
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Apr 23, 2010 7:26am
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?
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?
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rock_knutne
Apr 23, 2010 9:18am
The Steelers were never shopping Ben:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/382761-breaking-news-steelers-not-trading-ben-roethlisberger
They would listen to a possible deal if it met their requirements.
These Ben trade rumors is alot of wishful thinking by rival fans.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/382761-breaking-news-steelers-not-trading-ben-roethlisberger
They would listen to a possible deal if it met their requirements.
These Ben trade rumors is alot of wishful thinking by rival fans.
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rock_knutne
Apr 23, 2010 9:20am
The Steelers have got to find a way to get Golden Tate tonight. This kid is smart, fast, tough and he's from ND.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 23, 2010 9:22am
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.rock_knutne wrote: These Ben trade rumors is alot of wishful thinking by rival fans.
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Prescott
Posts: 2,569
Apr 23, 2010 9:45am
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.he's likely to drink (alcohol issues) or eat himself out of the league.
Can you add some details?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 23, 2010 9:49am
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.Prescott wrote: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.he's likely to drink (alcohol issues) or eat himself out of the league.
Can you add some details?
Non
Posts: 9,517
Apr 23, 2010 9:51am
That dropped him to 10-1 all-time against the Browns. I think he's had the better of it, pal.BR1986FB wrote: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.rock_knutne wrote: These Ben trade rumors is alot of wishful thinking by rival fans.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 23, 2010 9:56am
Without a doubt but that doesn't mean that will be the case going forward, chum.Non wrote:That dropped him to 10-1 all-time against the Browns. I think he's had the better of it, pal.BR1986FB wrote: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.rock_knutne wrote: These Ben trade rumors is alot of wishful thinking by rival fans.