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08-04-2010, 04:46 AM
Team sees QB depth as a strength
By Bob Labriola – Steelers Digest
LATROBE, Pa. – It naturally has been at the forefront because of the looming Ben Roethlisberger suspension, but there is some difference of opinion among the national media as to the quality of the quarterbacks on the team’s depth chart.
For the record, the guys behind Roethlisberger are Byron Leftwich, Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch. And with the return of Antwaan Randle El, the Steelers also now have a legitimate option in an emergency situation.
Of course, the Steelers like their quarterbacks.
“The thing I like about our quarterback situation is that we have four guys – including Ben Roethlisberger – who have starting experience,” said Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert. “Dennis Dixon has only started one game, but he still has started a game in the National Football League. I’m not sure any other team can make that claim. That’s the most comforting thing about our quarterback situation. Obviously, we’re not going to have our starter for a period of time still to be determined, but we know we have three other guys who have started and been successful in this league.”
read more: http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Team-sees-QB-depth-as-a-strength/41c279b9-b1fc-4c81-a622-58cb9fb3196c
By Bob Labriola – Steelers Digest
LATROBE, Pa. – It naturally has been at the forefront because of the looming Ben Roethlisberger suspension, but there is some difference of opinion among the national media as to the quality of the quarterbacks on the team’s depth chart.
For the record, the guys behind Roethlisberger are Byron Leftwich, Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch. And with the return of Antwaan Randle El, the Steelers also now have a legitimate option in an emergency situation.
Of course, the Steelers like their quarterbacks.
“The thing I like about our quarterback situation is that we have four guys – including Ben Roethlisberger – who have starting experience,” said Director of Football Operations Kevin Colbert. “Dennis Dixon has only started one game, but he still has started a game in the National Football League. I’m not sure any other team can make that claim. That’s the most comforting thing about our quarterback situation. Obviously, we’re not going to have our starter for a period of time still to be determined, but we know we have three other guys who have started and been successful in this league.”
read more: http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Team-sees-QB-depth-as-a-strength/41c279b9-b1fc-4c81-a622-58cb9fb3196c