According to John Clayton, ben making progress .......

[West Chester Raven]

Take the Ravens either way. We're gonna eat their lunch.

That s the right attitude to take. If we are afraid of them with Ben at home - what right do we have to even be thinking about a deep playoff run? Bring it on - the best rivalry in pro football.

[West Chester Raven]

Laughing. The Steelers were part of the original NFL and are one of the foundation franchises.

Since the merger, they have the best winning record in the NFL. You can grind your teeth and try and diminish their success.

Jealousy and envy won't cut it.

Dude - seriously? Aren't there Steeler boards you can post on? It is so weird that you spend time on a Ravens board? Whatever - your team has serious issues this year and Big Ben coming back isn't the elixr to cure all your problems. Take a hike.

[52Ravens20]

Yeah he sat out two games to create drama. Good Lord.

Lol can you provide the link you posted last week that said that type of rib injury would keep him out the rest of the season. If he returns in 3 weeks it is safe to say Jen was just being his dramatic self when initially describing his rib injury. In fact it is almost certain since his rib is no longer a concern and the only thing keeping him from playing is his shoulder.

[52Ravens20]

Dude - seriously? Aren't there Steeler boards you can post on? It is so weird that you spend time on a Ravens board? Whatever - your team has serious issues this year and Big Ben coming back isn't the elixr to cure all your problems. Take a hike.

He is all over the Russell St forums too.

[DkBlue]

Dude - seriously? Aren't there Steeler boards you can post on? It is so weird that you spend time on a Ravens board? Whatever - your team has serious issues this year and Big Ben coming back isn't the elixr to cure all your problems. Take a hike.

Thanks for input and your role as an internet tough guy is secure. I enjoy all of the AFC North Boards and will continue to do so.

[52Ravens20]

Thanks for input and your role as an internet tough guy is secure.

says the guy who has a smart alec comment about every topic.

[DkBlue]

says the guy who has a smart alec comment about every topic.

So glad you don't exaggerate.

[can you hear me now!]

he's not healthy enough to play and frankly as much as some here would like to think they are, the steelers organization isn't that stupid. I'd be surprised if he sees the field next week as well. it comes down to protecting the player and the teams investment in said player....the loss to the browns last week puts the organization in a bit of a quandry with Ben...play him this week and maybe keep you playoff hopes alive vs play him and risk losing him for the rest of the season should he reinjure his shoulder or rib cage...

[DkBlue]

he's not healthy enough to play and frankly as much as some here would like to think they are, the steelers organization isn't that stupid. I'd be surprised if he sees the field next week as well. it comes down to protecting the player and the teams investment in said player....the loss to the browns last week puts the organization in a bit of a quandry with Ben...play him this week and maybe keep you playoff hopes alive vs play him and risk losing him for the rest of the season should he reinjure his shoulder or rib cage...

I think you are correct. I don't want to see him play.

[BiggSeth]

Dude - seriously? Aren't there Steeler boards you can post on? It is so weird that you spend time on a Ravens board? Whatever - your team has serious issues this year and Big Ben coming back isn't the elixr to cure all your problems. Take a hike.

don't feed the trolls....

[BiggSeth]

No surprise there. Wonder what happened to his "life threatening injury?" Guess it healed in three weeks huh?

maybe jen will keep a red sharpie in his sock so he can color "blood" on his jersey around the ribcage every time he is dumped on his back....

[tigercruise]

he's not healthy enough to play and frankly as much as some here would like to think they are, the steelers organization isn't that stupid. I'd be surprised if he sees the field next week as well. it comes down to protecting the player and the teams investment in said player....the loss to the browns last week puts the organization in a bit of a quandry with Ben...play him this week and maybe keep you playoff hopes alive vs play him and risk losing him for the rest of the season should he reinjure his shoulder or rib cage...

I'm so sick of his theatrics. This guy supposedly had a life threatening injury and now we hear he "might" play only three weeks later. lol. I hope he plays and we kick the living s..t out of him.

[West Chester Raven]

Thanks for input and your role as an internet tough guy is secure. I enjoy all of the AFC North Boards and will continue to do so.

K - whatever. I am sure they all enjoy your company. Mr Steeler badazz. Do you have an insulting avatar for each team board you visit?

[Pittsburgh$$$]

How to talk to your kids about Big Bens injury.


http://downloads.iheartradio.com/med...5803_23377.mp3

[BlandFood]

How to talk to your kids about Big Bens injury.


http://downloads.iheartradio.com/med...5803_23377.mp3

Should Jen die who gets his crunched motorcycle?

[ms maggie]

Hope he doesn't play. Injury sounds pretty serious and frankly think the season is over for Steelers. Why risk it?

I am more intrigued by your QB Flacco. He reminds me of that kids rhyme: when he was good he was very very good, and when he was bad he was horrid.

I tend to think he has all the qualities to be great, but that's me!!

[cprenegade]

Exactly. His rib injury wasn't even listed on last week's injury report and appears to be another Roethlisberger fabrication.

Roethlisberger had nothing to do with that. It was the doctors that said the rib presented a problem and would not clear him. Actually, if I were Pittsburgh's head coach I wouldn't play him or Polamalu. This game is not really that important to them. They aren't catching the Ravens for the division no matter what happens on Sunday unless the Ravens totally collapse, and that is not likely. Three of Pittsburgh's last four games are at home against Cincy, Cleve, and San Diego. All are winnable. The only road game is Dallas, and that is winnable as well. If they lose on Sunday and drop to 6-6 and then go 4-0, they get a wild card which is most likely the best they can hope for anyway. If they play Roethlisberger and he ends up getting hurt again, they are done. It makes little sense to bring Roethlisberger or Polamalu back for a game that is probably the least important in the last 5. No coach or team ever will admit to conceding a game, but if ever there was one to concede, it would seem this would be one from Pittsburgh's point of view. As we have seen over the past several years, it doesn't matter how you get to the playoffs, just that you get there and get hot at the right time.

[can you hear me now!]

I'm so sick of his theatrics. This guy supposedly had a life threatening injury and now we hear he "might" play only three weeks later. lol. I hope he plays and we kick the living s..t out of him.

obviously he's rented prime real estate in your head.....it's not that hard to ignore his antics...give it a try, it won't hurt and it will lower your stress level...

[NCBirdfan]

Hope he doesn't play. Injury sounds pretty serious and frankly think the season is over for Steelers. Why risk it?

I am more intrigued by your QB Flacco. He reminds me of that kids rhyme: when he was good he was very very good, and when he was bad he was horrid.

I tend to think he has all the qualities to be great, but that's me!!

That's just it. It's ALWAYS a serious injury and then he comes back the next week and all is well. Evil Knievel has nothing on him (...for those too young to know, Evil Knievel made money jumping buses - and sometimes canyons - with his motorcycle. He also reportedly broke almost every bone in his body.).

They need to take tissue samples from him for scientific research. He mends quicker than any species known to man. It's just amazing!

[NCBirdfan]

Wow, this thread is a psychologist's dream. Who knows, maybe Ben will play and be badly hurt and then you will all be happy.

Football, bigger than life.

If he truly has a life-threatening injury there is no way he should play.