Ben Roethlisberger set out to build Steelers into offensive power

[stillers4me]

Just before training camp began this summer, Ben Roethlisberger spoke up in an offensive meeting. The Pittsburgh Steelers had been known for their vaunted defense for so long, he began. But, he asked those around him, why can't the Steelers be known for offense, too?

It struck some in attendance as a singular moment in Roethlisberger's career, the day that -- even with two Super Bowl titles already to his name -- he began to take a more vocal role with the offense and started chiseling a new identity for his team.

"It's no secret Pittsburgh is dominated by the Steel Curtain, and rightfully so," Roethlisberger said in an interview this week. "I wanted it to be a challenge to the offensive coaches and the offensive players and myself: Why can't they talk about our offense, as well?"

Three months later, after a dizzying two-game stretch by Roethlisberger, they finally are...........

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[ALLD]

There is nothing new under the sun. I saw it in 1978 with the Mel Blount Rule.

[Lady Steel]

I see no reason why we can't have the best of both worlds.

[Count Steeler]

I see no reason why we can't have the best of both worlds.

Or three. ST always leave me scratching my head. If it isn't a penalty, it is poor coverage, or lousy punt, or no returns.

[Steelerette]

Or three. ST always leave me scratching my head. If it isn't a penalty, it is poor coverage, or lousy punt, or no returns.

We can't all be Clint Kriewaldt, okay?

[Count Steeler]

We can't all be Clint Kriewaldt, okay?

Excellence should be the goal for every facet of the game. We need the Mike Munchak of special teams coaches.