Steeler Doctors believe Roethlisberger will be out for 3 weeks.

[wickedsolo]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...s-three-weeks/

Good possibility that he could miss the 2nd Ravens game as well.

I'd be real surprised if he didnt end up missing more.

[Paintballguy]

I'd put money down that he misses the 2nd ravens game.


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[akashicrecorder]

I hate to speak like this because a guy is injured, but the Ravens caught a real break if this is true.

The most important player on our archrival out for both games? We HAVE to take advantage of this opportunity--not only to win the division but also to stay within striking distance of the Texans.

That's just the way it is.

[nickh0801]

I heard he could miss 1-3 weeks.... I think it depends on the outcome of tonight's game weather he plays in B'more or not. If the Ravens win, he plays, if not, he sits in B'more as well.

[Justlovemybirds]

The guys internal organs are in danger, I think the next 3 weeks is minimum.

[Tucker: M&T Sec 527]

I hate to speak like this because a guy is injured, but the Ravens caught a real break if this is true.

The most important player on our archrival out for both games? We HAVE to take advantage of this opportunity--not only to win the division but also to stay within striking distance of the Texans.

That's just the way it is.

Right on. I got nothing bad to say about Ben the football player, even w/ his pseudo-Munchausen Syndrome drama episodes, It's his off the field misbehavior that lost me.

There is no way a Webb-less Ravens secondary defends against the Pitts. burners all night w/ Ben extending the plays. We are definitely catching a break tonight, one that I'd have no problem w/ catching again on 12/2. If we can stop their run, Leftwich or Choo-Choo Charlie can't beat us by themselves.


"Ravens on 3... One, Two, Three!"

[nickh0801]

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[Tyrian]

Until I see Roethlisberger on the field again, I'm taking all reports with more salt than you find in soy sauce.

[Ravenous1]

Right on. I got nothing bad to say about Ben the football player, even w/ his pseudo-Munchausen Syndrome drama episodes, It's his off the field misbehavior that lost me.

There is no way a Webb-less Ravens secondary defends against the Pitts. burners all night w/ Ben extending the plays. We are definitely catching a break tonight, one that I'd have no problem w/ catching again on 12/2. If we can stop their run, Leftwich or Choo-Choo Charlie can't beat us by themselves.


"Ravens on 3... One, Two, Three!"

IMO if we lose either game then we have blown a golden opportunity.

[Corey]

Until I see Roethlisberger on the field again, I'm taking all reports with more salt than you find in soy sauce.

Exactly. Right now this is just something to keep opponents guessing. You have to plan for two QB's, since you don't know when he'll return. Right now only Cleveland knows for sure that they will not be facing Ben. I am not counting us because we didn't know for sure until really late in the week.

[Quackjack]

I predicted out for 6 weeks or so, still going with it.

[Mr OC]

I predicted out for 6 weeks or so, still going with it.

Yeah, I heard on one of the shows (sorry, don't remember which), that the rib will be displaced just by making the throwing motion, so it was estimated that Ben wouldn't even be able to make such a motion for 4 or 5 weeks.

[The Excellector]

The league needs to investigate the Steelers.

[RedSkins Fury]

I bet 4-6 weeks... IMO there is no way he plays in three weeks. Not only is he at risk of major vascular injury (although unlikely), he is at a higher risk for nerve injury (Brachial Plexus)... just from going through the throwing motion. He isn't even in position to be evaluated for another week (quote from sideline reporter last night). That means it won't even be until next week that they will know more about when he returns. Like I said earlier in a different thread. I would be very surprised to see Ben on the field again this year. He may be able to play again before the season is over... but why put him out there if/when your season is lost (if they do lose a few more).

[Dirt1]

The league needs to investigate the Steelers.

[RedSkins Fury]

The league needs to investigate the Steelers.

I agree. I'm all about some gamesmanship... But the deliver nothing but flat out lies and misinformation about injuries.

[Paintballguy]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...r-nerve-damage

[alienrace]

He can't even lift his arm right now. He won't be back in 3 weeks, much less 6 or more. Probably done for the year if I am a betting man.

[HoustonRaven]

I agree. I'm all about some gamesmanship... But the deliver nothing but flat out lies and misinformation about injuries.

You mean like our HC has started doing?

The IR report always has been a joke and should be treated as such.

[somedumbguy]

Even if/when he comes back this year, there is still a question of how effective he will be. He came back from an injury last year and was not good in the last weeks of the season even before losing to Tim Tebow. If he comes back with sore ribs he is going to have to be wearing a kevlar vest or something because he always takes a couple of good hits every game.