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AtlantaDan
05-23-2017, 01:07 PM
Ben stirring things up out of the gate :stirthepot:

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger might have contemplated retirement earlier this year (http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/23/ben-roethlisberger-retirement-steelers-otas/stories/201705230135), but he was in full captain mode Tuesday when he questioned why running back Le’Veon Bell was not present for the first practice of the offseason.


“I’m not worried about the chemistry, but I wish he’d be here just because he’s one of the pieces to our puzzle,” Roethlisberger said after the first OTA Tuesday afternoon. “I know he can’t participate because I don’t think he’s 100 percent healthy, but it would be nice to see him here just in terms of the chemistry and learning and being a part of this process. But obviously, it’s up to him.”

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2017/05/23/Le-Veon-Bell-contract-Ben-Roethlisberger-Steelers-OTAs/stories/201705230142?utm_campaign=Echobox&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#link_time=1495561643

tube517
05-23-2017, 01:24 PM
I watched that interview and the most awkward moment is when he was questioned about contemplating retirement.

Shoes
05-23-2017, 02:22 PM
Maybe thats the reason for all the RB in camp. :brick:

DesertSteel
05-23-2017, 03:13 PM
I'd rather Ben be a man about it and confront them to their face than to use the media.

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I mean you don't hear the other players saying to the media, "I wish Ben wasn't such a drama queen..."

86WARD
05-23-2017, 06:02 PM
Where the question?? He just said he wished he was there...lol.

Bluecoat96
05-23-2017, 06:06 PM
Where the question?? He just said he wished he was there...lol.
Exactly. This is a non story.

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tube517
05-23-2017, 06:37 PM
Where the question?? He just said he wished he was there...lol.

Stop refuting the media. They need something to over blow and exaggerate! :chuckle:

Ben hates Le'Veon
Ben hates Haley and vice versa
Troy hates anything related to Steel
AV is going to holdout because he hasn't signed his tender
Coates vs Martavis are on the undercard of Ben vs Haley UFC card

SteelerFanInStl
05-23-2017, 06:47 PM
Where the question?? He just said he wished he was there...lol.

Exactly! It's ridiculous to make anything at all out of what he said.

BurghBoy412
05-24-2017, 08:21 AM
"Fake News" haha

SteelMember
05-24-2017, 01:42 PM
He's not worried about the chemistry, but wishes he was there for the chemistry... :nerd:

tube517
05-24-2017, 08:53 PM
Leveon just gave 750 K to his high school for the football field. Such a selfish pothead...

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lipps83
05-24-2017, 09:11 PM
Leveon just gave 750 K to his high school for the football field. Such a selfish pothead...

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To save on money though they aren't planting grass, just going to let weed grow.

fansince'76
05-24-2017, 09:14 PM
Is he still having an issue with the groin? A little concerning, IMO - it's been 4 months now.

Shoes
05-24-2017, 09:38 PM
Is he still having an issue with the groin? A little concerning, IMO - it's been 4 months now.

There are 6 RB after Bell on the roster, makes me wonder also.

tube517
05-24-2017, 11:14 PM
Is he still having an issue with the groin? A little concerning, IMO - it's been 4 months now.

He had surgery in March.

fansince'76
05-25-2017, 09:26 AM
He had surgery in March.

Missed that one. Thanks!