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stillers4me
10-06-2010, 09:31 PM
Seven questions about Ben Roethlisberger (http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/18562/seven-questions-about-ben-roethlisberger)

October, 6, 2010 Oct 6
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By James Walker


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/1006/nfl_u_roethlisberger01_576.jpgRon Chenoy/US PresswirePittsburgh's Ben Roethlisberger is eager to get on the field again after returning from suspension.

After a one-month hiatus, Pittsburgh Steelers (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/pit/pittsburgh-steelers) quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=5536) returned to work this week. (http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/18453/time-for-ben-roethlisberger-to-make-right) Roethlisberger, who was suspended four games for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, will make his 2010 debut Oct. 17 against the Cleveland Browns (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns).

But plenty of issues remain for the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback. In anticipation of Roethlisberger's return, here are seven questions and answers before he takes the field:

1. How long will it take Roethlisberger to get in sync with the offense?

Analysis: Not long. This offense was built for and around Roethlisberger by offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. Roethlisberger simply has to step back into the driver's seat and run the machine. The Steelers have several factors going for them. They were wise to give Roethlisberger plenty of first-team reps in training camp and work with the starters in the preseason. Roethlisberger also will benefit from the bye week, which gives the Steelers two weeks to shake the rust and work on timing. Roethlisberger has been working out at a Pittsburgh-area high school and says he's thrown more footballs per day than he would in practice. Early reports (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10279/1092936-66.stm)have been good in practice. If Roethlisberger had his choice, he wouldn't have to wait until Oct. 17. .....................

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/18562/seven-questions-about-ben-roethlisberger

Craic
10-07-2010, 12:38 AM
Thanks, that was a pretty good, and quite fair read IMO.

Merchant
10-07-2010, 12:56 AM
Finally, an article with a little creativity that did something other than reiterate the obvious. Good read.

Dino 6 Rings
10-07-2010, 04:26 PM
Good read, thanks for posting.