Ben Roethlisberger set out to build Steelers into offensive power

[stillers4me]

Just before training camp began this summer, Ben Roethlisberger (http://www.nfl.com/player/benroethlisberger/2506109/profile) spoke up in an offensive meeting. The Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) had been known for their vaunted defense for so long, he began. But, he asked those around him, why can't the Steelers (http://www.nfl.com/teams/pittsburghsteelers/profile?team=PIT) be known for offense, too?

It struck some in attendance as a singular moment in Roethlisberger's career, the day that -- even with two Super Bowl (http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/49) titles already to his name -- he began to take a more vocal role with the offense and started chiseling a new identity for his team.

"It's no secret Pittsburgh is dominated by the Steel Curtain, and rightfully so," Roethlisberger said in an interview this week. "I wanted it to be a challenge to the offensive coaches and the offensive players and myself: Why can't they talk about our offense, as well?"

Three months later, after a dizzying (http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014102611/2014/REG8/colts@steelers) two-game stretch (http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2014110210/2014/REG9/ravens@steelers) by Roethlisberger, they finally are...........

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[ALLD]

There is nothing new under the sun. I saw it in 1978 with the Mel Blount Rule.



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[Lady Steel]

I see no reason why we can't have the best of both worlds.

[Count Steeler]

I see no reason why we can't have the best of both worlds.

Or three. ST always leave me scratching my head. If it isn't a penalty, it is poor coverage, or lousy punt, or no returns.

[Steelerette]

Or three. ST always leave me scratching my head. If it isn't a penalty, it is poor coverage, or lousy punt, or no returns.
We can't all be Clint Kriewaldt, okay?

[Count Steeler]

We can't all be Clint Kriewaldt, okay?

Excellence should be the goal for every facet of the game. We need the Mike Munchak of special teams coaches.