Fierceblues-Finally some good dialogue in the comments section and not some still sobbing Seahawk fan ranting about how they should have won a few years back. <br /><br />I agree Ben isn't playing up to par, but comments made to the media showed that he is a true leader and that he is willing to take full responsibility for the interceptions. Play back the game and you'll see Holmes stop in the middle of a timing route (yes, Ben was being pressured and Holmes may have felt he needed to break his route to help out), another was a lucky break for the Colts (a tipped pass), and yet another was off a last second desperation toss up in the end zone. Hardly a need to lynch mob the guy. Coming off a very emotional, high energy Monday night game, his injuries (which I have clearly stated he should have been rested), and the interceptions I talked about, the man is still a good QB.<br /><br />As far as this article goes, can I get paid for providing most of the content? Its the second in a row which states the obvious, except with a blind view regarding why Ben has been intercepted. A bit of a reach for a second guess article. Hell, Steeler fans "guessed" all this prior to the game. A little more research and less media hype "lynch-mobbing" would be nice.

Hey Steelerin, you are absolutely right. Couldn't have said it any better. The one thing you said is that we don't have a stellar running game, not even close. Willie Parker is mediocre at best. Anybody want me to explain myself, I will. So many steeler fans think he's great. That's a joke. He's not even close.

I have a comment for Jledhead. I am a diehard steelers fan, but if you think were going back to the super bowl, anytime soon, think again. The only way is if the defense is absolutely perfect, and I don't believe they are capable of getting us their by themselves. Our o-line, quarterback and running back are not good enuff, bottom line. Hope I am prooven wrong.

Here's a fact from last game..... Every, and I mean every first down was a running play. The Colts, as any team would, picked up on that and put 8 in the box. The comment made earlier about Arians is 100% correct, he needs to go. <br />As far as Ben, he is not the same QB. Chris Carter made the comment on the pre game that Bens first couple years were spent running the ball 75% of the time, then passing for highlight reels. It's true. Now that they don't have a stellar running game, he is not the type of QB to throw the ball 30 times a game. He is a QB that flourishes off of momentum, even then he is not an accurate passer, but he makes plays. Byron gives them the best chance to win NOW. Long term I still believe Ben is the man, but he isn't for now.

I agree Arians is just useless and should be gone. As I said before Roethlisberger ain't gonna take you to another superbowl at this point in time if ever. As far as that colts fan, bounty hunter is right, you don't put your o-line under the bus. Lose like a man. Ben's line is hideous but do you see him hang them out to dry, No, he is a stand up guy who usually blames himself regardless of how **** his line is. Manning should realize that and if he didn't have the line he has had for all these years, he would be dead by now literally. He couldn't withstand half the beating Ben takes. Manning runs like a little girl. All he knows how to do is stand in the pocket for 10 minutes and throw. Anybody professional qb could do that with that kind of time.

True...but I would have liked "Smiley" Ward to ask management to draft a QB that doesn't throw hideous picks. <br />.....of course don't ask for this after season ending loss.

bostfan, Ben may very well have said that, but it wasn't after a season ending loss!

bmm, you're correct, Leftwich is not the total answer but he needs to be starting for the next couple of weeks. Part of Ben's problems are Ben but the biggest part of his problem id that idiot Arians run, run, put your QB in third and long. That guy needs to be run out of town.

gocolts4, BS he used those exact words, not sugar coated the way you make them out to be. What kind of a team player and qurterback throws his entire O line under the bus afier a critical loss? A selfish self centered little p r i c k .

gocolts: I don't think anyone is suggesting Leftwich is the answer long-term. However, he should be adequate for a week or two to let Big Ben rest the shoulder.

bountyhunter<br />If you are going to put quotation marks around the words you attribute to Manning, you should try to be accurate. He said that they needed to get their protection figured out. He later included himself, because he calls the plays. It was three years ago. Obviously, his teammates let it go a long time ago, so you might want to give it a try, as well. Speaking of classless... You can tell you're a fan if you're convinced Leftwich is the answer.

Double-07....I'm trying to help Steeler fans come to grips with Rottenburger. He is not the great QB people make him out to be. His decisions are terrible. You said it yourself Byron didn't put Steeler D in bad situation. That's all Ben has to do. That throw in Skins game (a gift to Rogers) and throwing INT when your up 24-20 late in 4th Qtr are but just 2 examples. I have seen Ben doing this since the 2nd half of rookie season.

I take that back......Eli is better than Ben. much better.

As a die hard steelers fan I realize that our teams best option (long term) at qb is big ben. He is also our best option to win another super bowl. This could be the year we go back to the super bowl, however much like in 05 big ben needs a game or two of rest. His shoulder is clearly bothering him more then he has lead on. He has been throwing way to many interceptions and has had a couple of stupid sacks where he dropped the football. Now coach Ariens plays aren't helping either. If Ben is hurt and the team still wants to play him we should be running short dink and dunk routes not trying to throw the ball 40 plus yards every 5th play. On our last drive on sunday the one that reminded me of 95 afc championship game only the roles were reversed. The refs cost us a good 5 seconds there not that 5 seconds would of helped but you never know. This is the nfl and you will win some and lose some however if ben keeps throwing stupid passes and interceptions every 10th pass we are going to be losing more then we are winning. Let byron start this week rest big ben we can still win our division just beat the bengals, browns, and the old browns one more time and its done. With a win over New England we should end up with the number 2 spot in the playoffs, and a great shot at the super bowl.

bostfan<br />-------------------------<br /> if you want to bring up old sh@t about QB's.. look at that punk BRADY.. when NE was @ SD brady was at an Angels game.. didn't even go see his "boys" play.. ok with that said.. i think it might be time to bench ben as well.. leftwich came into the skins game(in a pretty good situation considering how well the steelers D was playing that night) and played very well. he didn't make any mistakes, and he didn't put the steelers defense in a bad situation. exactly the opposite of what ben is doing. I'd rather have a healthy Byron than a beat-up Ben.. If he's hurt he should sit!! Arians needs to be replaced or at least start to make better decisions.. should have gone for it on 4

mdmike makes some good points. Time to put Big Ben on the shelf and let him rewind his clock. Leftwich is more than adequate until Ben's return.

First, I'm not trying to medically diagnose Roethlisberger from the comfort of my study, but looking at the steady deteriorization of his level of performance, granted, from afar, makes it dificult not to offer speculation.<br /><br />Let's be honest, Roethlisberger has not really been the same QB since his motorcycle accident a couple of years ago in which he sustained very serious injuries - he appears a step slower (he never was fast) and less agile when avoiding the rush. And, it is clear his accuracy is not as sharp.<br /><br />It may be possible to explain his lessened effectiveness, at least in large part, by further physical deterioration associated with his previous motorcycle injuries, deteriorization which likely has been exacerbated by the physical pounding associated with playing and accompanied by an inability to effectively compensate for said deterioration and adequately recouperate from week to week. <br /><br />All of this leads me to agree - he needs rest with very limited activity. The problem is, he is in the middle of a season.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I think Roethlisberger needs an extended rest - at least a month, maybe the rest of the year. He needs only limited activity during the coming off-season with a diet taylored to his reduced level of activity and body chemistry. <br /><br />I'm not liking what I'm seeing physically from Roethlisberger, and haven't for quite some time. Let Leftwich play.

Hey bountyhunter236......Don't forget Doofusburger throwing his receivers under the bus by whining he needs a tall receiver in the draft. As I recall "Smiley" Ward didn't appreciate his comment. Classless piece of ---t!

All around, a good article by the Czar.<br /><br />The Coach of the Year is a tough one, as he stated: You have to admire what Smith has done in Atlanta, but at the same time acknowledge the year-in, year-out excellence of Jeff Fisher. He is obviously one former return man who didn't take one too many to the head. lol Meanwhile, Falcons fans can console themselves that Smith has put last year's debacle in the rear view mirror and gotten their franchise competitive again. Ryan certainly looks like he has a bright NFL future. In what should have been a rebuilding year, he's given the city something to cheer about.<br /><br />Kudos to Herm Edwards for a gutsy call. Personally, I like to see coaches and teams play for the win and not the tie.<br /><br />So all the Dolphins needed was a bit of Tuna Surprise. lol You wonder why Dallas seems incohesive this year? That's because Parcells took some of the better coaches with him -- coaches that could have put certain Dallas egos in place in that lockerroom.<br /><br />Lastly, there is a bright side for the Lions: they'll get the first pick in the draft -- and no Matt Millen to blow it on yet another worthless receiver. Czar is right, more than anything the Lions need a good personnel guy right now to get back on track.

colts1888, ya you won this one, but you won't if they meet again. You're not going to get the gifts you got last Sunday. Remember the 2005 season? Big baby Peyton will be tossing the ball on the ground like he did last Sunday when he was sacked. Who can ever forget his big baby comment after they lost that playoff game at home," I mean somebody has to block". Way to throw your O line under the bus after a big loss you classless piece of ---t!