Originally Posted by
dislocatedday
After the Steelers game ended Sunday, I made a point to watch the QB play in the other nationally televised games that were on TV (Dallas/LA Chargers, Chiefs/Ravens, and Detroit/Green Bay). There are obviously some premier QBs across these teams, but even Goff last night and Lamar with the Ravens got the ball out on time and with zip. Their passes clearly looked stronger than the ones Ben has been throwing across last season and now. Goff in particular placed some balls on intermediate routes and downfield into tight windows, on-time, and with velocity so that it got there ahead of collapsing defenders.
Ben's throws just look completely weak compared to what you mentioned with his 2017-2018 seasons.
I feel like there is always an excuse with the Steelers and their offensive play.........whether it is a new offense that is going to take time to gel, or a new o-line breaking in, or the receivers are not that good.......as I see too many other QBs that walk into brand new situations and play fairly well right away. For example, Teddy Bridgewater with the Broncos so far this year, Goff in Detroit, Darnold in Carolina. Ben is a 17 year vet that knows how to play QB in this league, just as Peyton Manning was in his final couple years with a new team in Denver when he struggled. The biggest reason for the declining QB play with the Steelers I think is the QB himself, just as it was with Manning in Denver.
Having said this, I would love nothing more than Ben to prove me completely wrong and starting lighting it up again.