Ben Rebuts ESPN Report On Recovery

[AtlantaDan]

Ben’s twitter account active on Christmas

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...s/201912250079

This was in response to Chris Mortenson stirring the pot on Monday

"I've talked to people who have spoken with him, and he has some doubt whether he's really gonna play football again," ESPN's Chris Mortensen said on SportsCenter Monday

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/...in-post-injury

Which Mortenson then walked back

Buckle up for the offseason drama

[Six Rings]

I'm glad the critics can help motivate him.

[teegre]

I’m not not sure it’s up to be whether he ever plays or not. I’m truly concerned that this injury is career-ending.

[86WARD]

ESPN is brutal...

[teegre]

ESPN is brutal...

I didn’t even read it...

I’m just concerned that Ben hasn’t even thrown a ball since his surgery. That is not a good sign.

[86WARD]

I didn’t even read it...

I’m just concerned that Ben hasn’t even thrown a ball since his surgery. That is not a good sign.

Meh...there’s a lot of time before he HAS to throw a ball...

[teegre]

Meh...there’s a lot of time before he HAS to throw a ball...

I’m the biggest optimist in the world... but, on this, I’m not holding my breath.

[AtlantaDan]

I didn’t even read it...

I’m just concerned that Ben hasn’t even thrown a ball since his surgery. That is not a good sign.

Any surgery on a QB's throwing arm is cause for major concern. But after Ben was placed on IR for the season The Athletic ran a paywalled interview with Jake Delhomme, who had Tommy John surgery.

Elbow surgery shouldn’t be a ‘death sentence’ for Ben Roethlisberger. Just ask Jake Delhomme

Not only did Delhomme fully recover from his elbow surgery, it was a rapid recovery. Delhomme was throwing a Nerf football within four months and cleared to play within seven months after what he called an “extremely easy rehab,” to the point where the most significant issue he dealt with was boredom.

Delhomme started all 16 games the following year and helped the Panthers to a 12-4 record, an NFC South title and a first-round bye in the playoffs before losing to eventual conference champion Arizona.

https://theathletic.com/1215918/2019...jake-delhomme/

Four months will have passed since Ben's surgery in late January. The Steelers and Ben presumably are not going to be posting video of Ben's progress on Steelers.com, but based on Delhomme's rehab schedule not having thrown yet does not necessarily raise any red flags.

[teegre]

Any surgery on a QB's throwing arm is cause for major concern. But after Ben was placed on IR for the season The Athletic ran a paywalled interview with Jake Delhomme, who had Tommy John surgery.

Elbow surgery shouldn’t be a ‘death sentence’ for Ben Roethlisberger. Just ask Jake Delhomme

Not only did Delhomme fully recover from his elbow surgery, it was a rapid recovery. Delhomme was throwing a Nerf football within four months and cleared to play within seven months after what he called an “extremely easy rehab,” to the point where the most significant issue he dealt with was boredom.

Delhomme started all 16 games the following year and helped the Panthers to a 12-4 record, an NFC South title and a first-round bye in the playoffs before losing to eventual conference champion Arizona.

https://theathletic.com/1215918/2019...jake-delhomme/

Four months will have passed since Ben's surgery in late January. The Steelers and Ben presumably are not going to be posting video of Ben's progress on Steelers.com, but based on Delhomme's rehab schedule not having thrown yet does not necessarily raise any red flags.

That... does make me feel better.

Thank you.

[steelreserve]

That... does make me feel better.

Thank you.

From what I remember, shortly after this story, they said Ben's injury was not the same thing and it wasn't Tommy John surgery - it was supposed to be a lot less serious. His current condition is concerning if that's the case.

In any event, I don't know how reattaching three elbow ligaments could be anything other than career-threatening for a QB this late in his career. Even if it's supposedly routine, the chance is not zero.

[steel striker]

I remember when Bradshaw blew out his elbow and, it was never the same. I know what amazing things that doctor's can do now days but, this is a wait & see type of injury recovery for Ben. I hope he can come back from this because, as it stands right now the QB position is a BIG???

[tube517]

I remember when Bradshaw blew out his elbow and, it was never the same. I know what amazing things that doctor's can do now days but, this is a wait & see type of injury recovery for Ben. I hope he can come back from this because, as it stands right now the QB position is a BIG???

This.

And Bradshaw came back too soon - the Steelers were desperate because they had lost 3 in a row. Bradshaw came in for over a quarter, won the game, saved the division title, but ended his career.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Ben must be dealing with his boredom hitting the buffets.

[86WARD]

You just have to hope they handle this injury (and have a better grasp on it) then the Colts did with Andrew Luck.

If you see a Bridgewater (highly doubt) or an Eli/Rivers signing, you obviously know Ben isn’t returning in 2020.