Big Ben: My arm is stronger than it's ever been

[stillers4me]

Ben Roethlisberger (http://www.nfl.com/player/benroethlisberger/2506109/profile) has always been known for a strong arm.








Even so, the Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) signal-caller devoted the offseason (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/07/26/Steelers-quarterback-Ben-Roethlisberger-opens-up-about-no-huddle-contract-Ray-Rice/stories/201407260139#ixzz38bxUQJp6) to adding zip to his right arm. He also worked with a personal trainer and nutritionist for the first time to shed weight from his 6-foot-5, 241-pound frame.

"My arm is stronger than it's been in my career, I believe," Roethlisberger said Saturday, per Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "Even in practices and minicamp the receivers said, 'Ben that ball is getting to us a lot quicker, with a lot more spin on it, it feels real good.' That should translate into better play."

Coming off an 8-8 season, the Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) could use improved play from their franchise QB, not that Ben was the problem............


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[venom]

That's all I need to know- Booking tickets for Glendale Arizona as we speak !

[GBMelBlount]

Leading by example.

He is in the final stages of his career and it looks like he may staging another great 4th quarter comeback.

While the pundits have us statistically pegged as "average" at best,

it SEEMS to me something very special is happening....something that CANNOT be statistically measured....a sense of urgency and will to win that seemes to be collectively manifesting in the small things that each of our players is doing every day.

Sincerely,

Homer.

[86WARD]

But he's far behind Peyton Manning as far as being a leader.