stillers4me
01-13-2011, 05:25 AM
At 6-foot-5, 241 pounds, Ben Roethlisberger is big.
For the most part, Roethlisberger's size is a good thing when it comes to the Steelers' offense.
A month ago, it was a real detriment ... to the run game.
How big Roethlisberger is wasn't really appreciated by his backfield mates the last time the Steelers and Ravens met Dec. 5 in Baltimore.
With a banged-up foot limiting Roethlisberger's mobility, the Steelers had no choice but to install the 'pistol' formation mere days before playing their rivals.
As much as it helped Roethlisberger battle through his ankle injury to throw for 253 yards and a touchdown is how much it hurt the Steelers' running game against an already stout Ravens' run defense.
"We had to sacrifice," Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said. "It was the only way we could get him in the game. It hurt (the running backs) a little bit."................
Read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_717926.html
For the most part, Roethlisberger's size is a good thing when it comes to the Steelers' offense.
A month ago, it was a real detriment ... to the run game.
How big Roethlisberger is wasn't really appreciated by his backfield mates the last time the Steelers and Ravens met Dec. 5 in Baltimore.
With a banged-up foot limiting Roethlisberger's mobility, the Steelers had no choice but to install the 'pistol' formation mere days before playing their rivals.
As much as it helped Roethlisberger battle through his ankle injury to throw for 253 yards and a touchdown is how much it hurt the Steelers' running game against an already stout Ravens' run defense.
"We had to sacrifice," Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said. "It was the only way we could get him in the game. It hurt (the running backs) a little bit."................
Read more @ http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_717926.html