Rib injury jeopardizing Big Ben's season?

This will be a true test of character for the Steelers.

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:15 AM ET  11.15 by Debbie Does

This will be a true test of character for the Steelers.

It'll be interesting to see them play the Ravens twice with Leftwich at QB. The Steelers have that running game going, though, and it doesn't look the Ravens will be able to stop it.

The team needs to play like they did against the Giants, and pretend the Chiefs game was a bad dream.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:25 AM ET  11.15 by Devi8ed

It'll be interesting to see them play the Ravens twice with Leftwich at QB. The Steelers have that running game going, though, and it doesn't look the Ravens will be able to stop it.

So... the question is - Can the Steelers defense handle the Ravens offense?

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:16 AM ET  11.15 by Otis B. Driftwood

So... the question is - Can the Steelers defense handle the Ravens offense?

If that's the deciding factor, it'll be a split series with the home team winning each game. Flacco doesn't travel well.

How about jeopardizing his LIFE? Take a seat and let it heal, Bro.

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 09:31 AM ET  11.15 by CLE fan

How about jeopardizing his LIFE? Take a seat and let it heal, Bro.

That's the truth. Might even have to sit out for good.

Have the rib surgically removed and be back in three weeks max.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:23 AM ET  11.15 by Devi8ed

If that's the deciding factor, it'll be a split series with the home team winning each game. Flacco doesn't travel well.

I wouldn't bet on that.....

Well everone was saying the Steelers D was getting old in the beginning of the year , I think as a whole they are starting to show some rust & wear in all areas.

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 09:55 AM ET  11.15 by SteveDallas

Have the rib surgically removed and be back in three weeks max.

Too bad he's already got a wife.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:00 AM ET  11.15 by HILLBILLY

Well everone was saying the Steelers D was getting old in the beginning of the year , I think as a whole they are starting to show some rust & wear in all areas.

The Raven D is looking pretty thin, too.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 09:16 AM ET  11.15 by Otis B. Driftwood

So... the question is - Can the Steelers defense handle the Ravens offense?

Is Ryan Clark going to clear the concussion tests and is Ike Taylor going to recover from whatever illness is keeping him off the practice field? Because realistically in a season of bumps in the road losing those two this Sunday would be really difficult to overcome

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 10:07 AM ET  11.15 by Mr Steeler

Is Ryan Clark going to clear the concussion tests and is Ike Taylor going to recover from whatever illness is keeping him off the practice field? Because realistically in a season of bumps in the road losing those two this Sunday would be really difficult to overcome

Yeah - your secondary needs to have all hands on deck against the Ravens.

They are gonna throw the ball and throw it a lot.

QUOTE(#15):

Originally posted 10:48 AM ET  11.15 by Otis B. Driftwood

Yeah - your secondary needs to have all hands on deck against the Ravens. They are gonna throw the ball and throw it a lot.

Exactly Otis. Let's be serious in today's NFL no team can a afford to carry 2 starting caliber qbs. You either have a Byron or a rookie. Byron and Charlie have both had some good outings for the Steelers and they are both "experienced" to say the least, but an oline that might be down to 3rd stringers this week protecting a qb who's as mobile as a redwood? Either the running game goes wild or the D comes up huge. So it goes

Word is that Roethlisberger chuckled when they told him he had a "breastbone"

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 09:31 AM ET  11.15 by CLE fan

How about jeopardizing his LIFE? Take a seat and let it heal, Bro.

In a competitive situation its hard for players to back off. That's why coaches and doctors need to keep close eye on them. I don't think the Steelers will allow him to play if his life is in danger.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:00 AM ET  11.15 by HILLBILLY

Well everone was saying the Steelers D was getting old in the beginning of the year , I think as a whole they are starting to show some rust & wear in all areas.

Yes they are rusty and worn in all areas enough to beat the Bungles in the Jungle and have a two game lead on the team that can't put two back-to-back winning seasons together.

QUOTE(#10):

Originally posted 09:58 AM ET  11.15 by HILLBILLY

I wouldn't bet on that.....

...from the same guy who predicted but wouldn't bet on the Chiefs beating the Steelers last Monday night.....