Big Ben the QB can't address Steelers' needs

[The Spaz]

The Steelers welcomed Ben Roethlisberger, all 6-foot-4 7/8 and 241 pounds of him, to the South Side on Tuesday for what amounted to a recruiting visit in advance of next weekend's NFL Draft.
Although rain prevented the quarterback from Miami (Ohio) from taking a tour of Heinz Field, the Steelers audibled and provided a drive-by opportunity for Roethlisberger to inspect his potential new home. Roethlisberger also had a chance to examine the practice facilities across town, and to meet all of the Steelers' offensive coaches, head coach Bill Cowher and Steelers chairman Dan Rooney.

It was an opportunity for Roethlisberger to get to know the Steelers and vice-versa.

Roethlisberger also met the media, delivering an unrehearsed personal presentation that was as impressive as his resume.

For Roethlisberger, who made no such visits to NFL teams previously and planned to make no subsequent ones upon heading home to Findlay, Ohio, and for Steelers fans who are no doubt already salivating over a player they envision as their next savior, it all had to be very exciting.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_189195.html

[R. Rich]

Originally posted by The Spaz
The Steelers welcomed Ben Roethlisberger, all 6-foot-4 7/8 and 241 pounds of him, to the South Side on Tuesday for what amounted to a recruiting visit in advance of next weekend's NFL Draft.
Although rain prevented the quarterback from Miami (Ohio) from taking a tour of Heinz Field, the Steelers audibled and provided a drive-by opportunity for Roethlisberger to inspect his potential new home. Roethlisberger also had a chance to examine the practice facilities across town, and to meet all of the Steelers' offensive coaches, head coach Bill Cowher and Steelers chairman Dan Rooney.

It was an opportunity for Roethlisberger to get to know the Steelers and vice-versa.

Roethlisberger also met the media, delivering an unrehearsed personal presentation that was as impressive as his resume.

For Roethlisberger, who made no such visits to NFL teams previously and planned to make no subsequent ones upon heading home to Findlay, Ohio, and for Steelers fans who are no doubt already salivating over a player they envision as their next savior, it all had to be very exciting.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_189195.html

If just whining about who a team should pick could 'make it so', we'd all be hired as the GM for the Bills. While it does make some sense, this guy is not at the helm, so it's just another opinion.

[The Spaz]

Is that what draft time is all about?

[chernobylwraiths]

Originally posted by The Spaz
The Steelers welcomed Ben Roethlisberger, all 6-foot-4 7/8 and 241 pounds of him, to the South Side on Tuesday for what amounted to a recruiting visit in advance of next weekend's NFL Draft.
Although rain prevented the quarterback from Miami (Ohio) from taking a tour of Heinz Field, the Steelers audibled and provided a drive-by opportunity for Roethlisberger to inspect his potential new home. Roethlisberger also had a chance to examine the practice facilities across town, and to meet all of the Steelers' offensive coaches, head coach Bill Cowher and Steelers chairman Dan Rooney.

It was an opportunity for Roethlisberger to get to know the Steelers and vice-versa.

Roethlisberger also met the media, delivering an unrehearsed personal presentation that was as impressive as his resume.

For Roethlisberger, who made no such visits to NFL teams previously and planned to make no subsequent ones upon heading home to Findlay, Ohio, and for Steelers fans who are no doubt already salivating over a player they envision as their next savior, it all had to be very exciting.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_189195.html

For a minute I was wondering how he didn't fit their needs. It looks as if Ben doesn't fit our needs by this author's standards, but if we passed on him I might break something unless we passed on him for someone better, but I can't see two top players slipping that far.

[Jeff1220]

The guy does make a good point. The Steelers have quite a few areas in need of upgrade. They shouldn't (and probably won't) lock on to one guy as their target pick.

[ryjam282]

That guy is nuts...I mean, like no other positions are a risk...Nice journallism, NOT!!!