As Steelers struggle, Roethlisberger shines

[LLT]

September 27, 2012
Associated Press



PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger wasn’t sandbagging. At least, not intentionally.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback really did have concerns about how long it would take to develop the rapport necessary to execute Todd Haley’s gameplan without drawing the ire of his sometimes combustible new offensive coordinator.

Turns out, it took less than a month.

While the Steelers (1-2) are off to a sluggish start, the arranged marriage between Roethlisberger and Haley is blossoming. The quarterback ranks second in the NFL with a 109.2 rating and is tied for the league lead with eight touchdowns while completing 68 percent of his passes, five points above his career average.

So much for the concerns about whether Roethlisberger and Haley could co-exist. The two certainly look like they’re on the same page through the season’s first three weeks.

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[ALLD]

Haley made him better. He is better than Eli too.

[Texasteel]

Ben is getting rid of the ball quicker, looking for the safty valve instead of forcing a bad pass when players are covered, and just plain playing smarter. I don't care who gets the credit, I just like it.

OH YEA, he is still running away, or over, defencive players and making a good throw when he does it.

[Edman]

If only the Defense wasn't such a sieve, I'd be more confident in this team. Ben played the game of his life Sunday, and we still lost.

A Decent Defensive performance wins the game in Oakland.

[ALLD]

Time for Tomlin to give that, "Don't waste Ben's talent" to the D.

[polamalubeast]

If only the Defense wasn't such a sieve, I'd be more confident in this team. Ben played the game of his life Sunday, and we still lost.

A Decent Defensive performance wins the game in Oakland.

Roethlisberger became the first quarterback in NFL history to have a rating over 120 on at least 45 attempts and lose the game. Oakland scored on five consecutive drives for a 34-31 shocker.


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[ALLD]

Still Bruce Arians fault.

[steelreserve]

No way. I blame Bush.

[tube517]

Fire Randy Fichtner