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08-22-2016, 10:10 AM
PITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger plans to play in Friday's preseason game against the New Orleans Saints.
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback doesn't remember missing a third preseason game in his first 12 years in the league.
"I'd like to be out there. It's a different speed," Roethlisberger said. "I know my line doesn't want to hear it, but I wouldn't mind getting hit once. Maybe after the ball is gone, just a little tap from a defensive guy."
The Steelers have sidelined the offensive trio of Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell for the first two preseason games. Bell's status is uncertain because of his recovery from knee surgery in November, but Brown's chances to play are greater.
Roethlisberger will look to find an in-game rhythm with younger playmakers such as Markus Wheaton, Sammie Coates, Eli Rogers and Jesse James.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback doesn't remember missing a third preseason game in his first 12 years in the league.
"I'd like to be out there. It's a different speed," Roethlisberger said. "I know my line doesn't want to hear it, but I wouldn't mind getting hit once. Maybe after the ball is gone, just a little tap from a defensive guy."
The Steelers have sidelined the offensive trio of Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell for the first two preseason games. Bell's status is uncertain because of his recovery from knee surgery in November, but Brown's chances to play are greater.
Roethlisberger will look to find an in-game rhythm with younger playmakers such as Markus Wheaton, Sammie Coates, Eli Rogers and Jesse James.
read more
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17365622/ben-roethlisberger-pittsburgh-steelers-plans-play-friday-ready-take-hit