Dixon to miss five weeks?

To bad. He played well against the Titans on Sunday and looked like he was gaining some confidence. The hit that put him out didn't seem to be anything like the one that Young took but you just never know in the NFL.

I wish they'd send Troy Polamalu after those spammers.

Why do they seem averse to starting Batch? I keep reading they are going to sign Leftwich and plan on starting him instead...

I say bring in Ben and tell Goodell to get stuffed. You could string it out in court until he retires.

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET  09.21 by Otis B. Driftwood

Why do they seem averse to starting Batch? I keep reading they are going to sign Leftwich and plan on starting him instead...

I am like 95% sure leftwich is going to start...which makes no sense. Batch has always been a reliable backup. This story for Dixon is NOT news anyways, as Rapelessburger will be back soon.

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET  09.21 by Otis B. Driftwood

Why do they seem averse to starting Batch? I keep reading they are going to sign Leftwich and plan on starting him instead...

Leftwich has a sprained knee and would be questionable for next week anyway.

get better soon DD....i like charlie batch, but leftwich played for tampa bay recently, he may have retained some info( i think) thus he has an edge. I won't be suprised if charlie has the better game. GO STEELERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted 08:26 AM ET  09.21 by OSUBucksFAN1

I am like 95% sure leftwich is going to start...which makes no sense. Batch has always been a reliable backup. This story for Dixon is NOT news anyways, as Rapelessburger will be back soon.

Agreed. It should basically read, "Dixon out for year", because he's not starting once Roethlisraper comes back, anyway.

According to the talking heads they were only supposed to win 2 without Ben anyway, and they've already done that. Who needs a QB? The defense will get turnovers within field goal range and you can outpace them 3 points at a time.

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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET  09.21 by SteveDallas

I say bring in Ben and tell Goodell to get stuffed. You could string it out in court until he retires.

Careful taking Ben to Florida...close to disney and young girls...could cause other problems

The way the Steelers are playing defense, it doesn't matter who is the QB for the next two games. And once Ben gets back, the Steelers have got to be considered to be one of the top contenders for the AFC championship.

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Originally posted 09:00 AM ET  09.21 by SouthernBlueFan

The way the Steelers are playing defense, it doesn't matter who is the QB for the next two games. And once Ben gets back, the Steelers have got to be considered to be one of the top contenders for the AFC championship.

No question... their defense is playing great right now.

Can Polamanu stay healthy? Because they are a MUCH different (and more vulnerable) squad without him.

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET  09.21 by cajunmafia

Careful taking Ben to Florida...close to disney and young girls...could cause other problems

That is just tacky. He should come to your house and have a talk with you in person. There was no underage girls in Ben's fiasco (s). Meanwhile back at the ranch, did I not see Strahan on the pregame show. Is he not facing statuary charges in NY? Same state where a man is in jail for accidentally shooting himself in the leg. Something is really wrong with the legal system and the league.

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Originally posted 09:07 AM ET  09.21 by Otis B. Driftwood

No question... their defense is playing great right now. Can Polamanu stay healthy? Because they are a MUCH different (and more vulnerable) squad without him.

Their defense was great on Sunday but the Titans defense was just as good. The interception in the endzone that Polamanu made was a thing of beauty-he baited Young into making the throw and that more than anything took the wind out of the offense.

They might have to go to Hines or Randle-El at QB if things get worse.

2 more weeks and Big Ben is back, can Steelers stay healthy? Stand by.....

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Bro, Steelers are doing better without Big Ben.

for right now...we're gonna need him to beat the ravens/bungles/ Saints/Pats

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Originally posted 08:23 AM ET  09.21 by SteveDallas

I say bring in Ben and tell Goodell to get stuffed. You could string it out in court until he retires.

ha Yeah, I say put a fake mustache on good ol rapey mcgee and put him in there as "bob smith." Maybe no one will notice?