Steelers-Which Roethlisberger will show up in 2005?-Steelers

Journeyman · Aug 1, 2005

"Big Ben" had a marvelous regular season, and an equally horrendous postseason. Which version of the quarterback will show up this year? So far, word out of offseason workouts has been positive, and the coaching staff is even talking about throwing the ball a little more. The truth is he likely isn't as bad as he looked late last year, but he may still have some growing pains ahead.

Jerome Bettis really saved the Steelers last year when fellow running back Duce Staley began to miss time with a sore hamstring.

Bettis plowed his way for 941 yards and 13 touchdowns in relief and helped propel the Steelers to a 15-1 mark.

The question is how effective he can be in 2005. For one, he'll have to contend with Staley for playing time. For another, his age could begin to play more of a factor. A dominant "Bus" would provide Pittsburgh with the type of running game it is accustomed to.

I think the Steelers will come back to the pack some...they will still be good but the schedule is much tougher coming off of last year.

Last season they were 28th in passing, 2nd in rushing, and every ball bounced their way, in what turned out to be a magical season in the Steel City.

Jacksorbetter+ · Aug 1, 2005

He won't make it past Halloween without getting hurt.

SportsCapperIsland · Aug 1, 2005

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Sophmore slump I say. Like the A Train :suomi:

Journeyman · Aug 1, 2005

The Bus carried the load in the Pittsburgh backfield...Comeback Player of the Year, if I ever saw one!

Journeyman · Aug 1, 2005

2005 Schedule
Date Opponent Time/Result
Sep 11 Tennessee 1:00pm
Sep 18 @Houston 1:00pm
Sep 25 New England 4:15pm
Week 4 BYE
Oct 10 @San Diego 9:00pm
Oct 16 Jacksonville 1:00pm
Oct 23 @Cincinnati 1:00pm
Oct 31 Baltimore 9:00pm
Nov 6 @Green Bay 4:15pm
Nov 13 Cleveland 8:30pm
Nov 20 @Baltimore 4:15pm
Nov 28 @Indianapolis 9:00pm
Dec 4 Cincinnati 1:00pm
Dec 11 Chicago 1:00pm
Dec 18 @Minnesota 1:00pm
Dec 24 @Cleveland 1:00pm
Jan 1 Detroit 1:00pm

Dante · Aug 1, 2005

well now that WARD is holding out (I do not blame him at all)...KISS the steeler season goodbye...are you KIDDING ME :icon_conf

pay the MAN what the FUCK he wants rooney you dumb cheap fuck!!!!!!

Journeyman · Aug 1, 2005

SportsCapper Island said:
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Sophmore slump I say. Like the A Train

should be ok now, I took the schedule out and re-did it... :103631605

TONYMONTANA · Aug 1, 2005

I am a Steeler fan and I believe this could be a tough year for the team, but I thought the same thing about the 2004 season.
The Steelers do have a few things going for them:
1. They always play good D-fence.
2. They always control the clock w/ the runnning game.
3. They don't ask their QB to win the game for them, so I think BR will do just fine in his second season.
4. Dante, Ward will get his contract and be on the field on opening day.
5. They rarely have a player distracting the the team.
Last, it looks like they have 3 Monday night games, so someone thinks they may play well! MAY'N!!!!!!

sportsbet · Aug 1, 2005

They stink!

:toast:

sb

Dante · Aug 1, 2005

TONY MONTANA said:
I am a Steeler fan and I believe this could be a tough year for the team, but I thought the same thing about the 2004 season.
The Steelers do have a few things going for them:
1. They always play good D-fence.
2. They always control the clock w/ the runnning game.
3. They don't ask their QB to win the game for them, so I think BR will do just fine in his second season.
4. Dante, Ward will get his contract and be on the field on opening day.
5. They rarely have a player distracting the the team.
Last, it looks like they have 3 Monday night games, so someone thinks they may play well! MAY'N!!!!!!

GOD I hope so tony

Ego74 · Aug 1, 2005

yep, they could very well find themselves fighting for a playoff birth in December

redpimp · Aug 1, 2005

I see a major slump in his future. But there is hope. Staley might have a great year trying to distance himself between the bus. Bettis was a beneficiary of a late season start some what. With Buress gone, teams should be able to cover Bens fav WR in Ward...But i still think Staley is the man to determine Bens performance next year.

Ps...Some of you are suggesting the staley and Bettis might share carries or even that Bettis my start this year. If i am not mistaken, that is wrong. Staley should be the starter like last year with Bettis only coming in for 1 yard tds and the like!

TONYMONTANA · Aug 1, 2005

Dante, the Steeler players are backing Ward. This will put pressure on the owners. It could get alittle ugly, but in the end he will get the money he deserves.
EGO everyone will be fighting in Dec. This league has parity! LOTS OF IT! Which makes it tough on guys like us! MAY'N!!!!!

Ego74 · Aug 1, 2005

There will be a handful of teams (Philly, Pats, Indy, ect) who will be fighting for homefield, not playoff births.

The parity helps the bettor that can spot the over and under valued teams.

Dante · Aug 1, 2005

TONY MONTANA said:
Dante, the Steeler players are backing Ward. This will put pressure on the owners. It could get alittle ugly, but in the end he will get the money he deserves.
EGO everyone will be fighting in Dec. This league has parity! LOTS OF IT! Which makes it tough on guys like us! MAY'N!!!!!

good post Tony

I think Rooney's CHEAP FUCKING ASS should just pay the man

TONYMONTANA · Aug 1, 2005

I agree w/several teams running alway w/divisions but the other 5 or 6 spots will be a dog fight.
And if you SPOT any of those O/U locks pass them along! MAY'N!

Ego74 · Aug 1, 2005

thanks Tommy

a few I like:

San Diego OVER 8 (fave play)

Baltimore OVER 9 1/2

Dallas UNDER 8 1/2

Denver UNDER 8 1/2

Tampa Bay OVER 6 1/2

Arodd · Aug 1, 2005

i predict a 4-5 game losing streak towards the beginning of the season, starting vs. NE, and concluding either at home vs. Baltimore or on the road at Green Bay. No Plaxico = no 2nd threat. Plus Ward's holding out, and let's be serious, 'Toine Randle El isn't a great 2nd WR. very good versatile player, but not your #2 receiver.

PanchoSanza · Aug 1, 2005

Something tells me the kid will turn out to be mediocre.

TONYMONTANA · Aug 1, 2005

DSETHI, I think your wrong on both counts. The Steelers don't lose 4 or 5 in a row ever and Randle El will be a much improved player this season. I think he will have a better season than Buress [butterfingers] had in 04. But if Ward holds out forget everything I just said! MAY'N!!