On the Steelers: Last hurrah for Batch

[stillers4me]

Three days before he turns 38 years old, Charlie Batch will try to stop the Baltimore Ravens from blowing cold air on the Steelers' playoff chances. He will try to prevent the Ravens from celebrating the AFC North Division championship while the Steelers watch. He will try to hold together a team whose parts have been flying off in various directions for weeks.

It could be Batch's final try in the NFL, and he'd like to go out a winner.

While it appears Ben Roethlisberger will not be ready to return to play quarterback for the Steelers this week, he should return for their next game Dec. 9 against San Diego at Heinz Field. The same likely holds true for his top backup, Byron Leftwich...............


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[GoSlash27]

Sounds about right. Charlie has miles of heart and brains, but his body is catching up with him. Time to step aside and let the kids do the heavy lifting.

[Dwinsgames]

would love to see him retire a Steeler on his own and not be pushed out the door , and then be back on the sidelines in 2013 holding his clip board as a member of the coaching staff