Source: Big Ben 'absolutely not' OK to play

[stillers4me]

Despite national reports to the contrary, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was "absolutely not" cleared medically to play against the Baltimore Ravens, a team source told the Post-Gazette.

A report on CBSSports.com said Roethlisberger was cleared medically to do as much as he wanted this week and did little but throw on the sideline. The report added that Roethlisberger's lack of activity "surprised his teammates and frustrated others by not pushing to practice more."

But the Steelers knew early last week Roethlisberger wasn't going to be able to play against the Ravens. But they held out some hope he might miraculously get better, which is why coach Mike Tomlin said they were "leaving the door open" for him to play.

But several offensive players knew early in the week that Charlie Batch, not Roethlisberger, would play against the Ravens.

Roethlisberger has a chance to return Sunday against the San Diego Chargers, but that medical determination will not be made until the middle of the week at the earliest.............


Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/sports/steelers/source-big-ben-absolutely-not-ok-to-play-664721/#ixzz2DzLFBQz0

[Edman]

A useless article good for taking up space. Does it even matter at this point? No it doesn't.

[Count Steeler]

Beware Steelers fans. Jason "the insider" La CONfora has it in for Ben and the Steelers. Take whatever he tweets/writes/reports with a grain of salt. It is probably BS. Especially when he says "sources close to the situation" or "sources with knowledge of the situation".