Steeler Doctors believe Roethlisberger will be out for 3 weeks.

**bmoreravengirl** · 11-21-2012, 04:52 PM

Y'all realize that once we sweep them (again), the wins won't count because Ben wasn't playing.

**pslholder96** · 11-21-2012, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by DkBlue

You mean smack talk from Steeler's fans.

I see you do allow threats as down below.

The threat was a response to smack talk. But nevertheless threats like that shouldn't be allowed. Just making the point that the moderator was specifically referencing smack talk.

**leachisabeast** · 11-21-2012, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by DkBlue

You mean smack talk from Steeler's fans.

I see you do allow threats as down below.

Maybe he hasn't seen it yet? Or has already infracted him for it.

He probably deserves it anyway for trolling and coming on a Ravens board and trying to cause shit, and has it has obviously worked.

**DkBlue** · 11-21-2012, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by pslholder96

The threat was a response to smack talk. But nevertheless threats like that shouldn't be allowed. Just making the point that the moderator was specifically referencing smack talk.

Yeah, I know there is a smack talk section. Good to have.

**HoustonRaven** · 11-21-2012, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by DkBlue

You mean smack talk from Steeler's fans.

I see you do allow threats as down below.

What threats?

And let me confirm it for you, yes, there's a double standard for Yinzers if they stray into the smack talk.

**brigster** · 11-21-2012, 07:04 PM

Considering the tendency for any injury to Big Ben to be over-blown, it's probably impossible to guess at his return date. But, considering the rather cavalier way they handled Leftwich's obvious distress on the field last week, and remembering Ben's hobbling around in games last year, it wouldn't surprise me at all if we see him in Baltimore. Whether he can be effective at that point is another matter. I like our chances either way, as I think we'll either get a sub-par Ben or a choice of either Batch or Hoyer.

**Coastergenius** · 11-23-2012, 09:15 AM

So it looks like Big Jen is expected back for the week that we play him. Guess thats the surprise of the century...

**Paintballguy** · 11-23-2012, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by Coastergenius

So it looks like Big Jen is expected back for the week that we play him. Guess thats the surprise of the century...

I doubt that will happen. If he does play, I hope Ngata and Suggs tee off on him.

**pslholder96** · 11-23-2012, 09:29 AM

Originally Posted by Coastergenius

So it looks like Big Jen is expected back for the week that we play him. Guess thats the surprise of the century...

Where did you see this?

**Ravenalytics** · 11-23-2012, 09:30 AM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

I doubt that will happen. If he does play, I hope Ngata and Suggs tee off on him.

Honestly, if he comes back too soon, he could die. If that rib re-fractures and punctures his aorta, he's dead.

Speaking as a human being, I hope for his own safety he doesn't come back too soon.

**Paintballguy** · 11-23-2012, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by Ravenalytics

Honestly, if he comes back too soon, he could die. If that rib re-fractures and punctures his aorta, he's dead.

Speaking as a human being, I hope for his own safety he doesn't come back too soon.

Yeah, I honestly don't want to see him play for his own health. At some point doctors have to step in here and shut him down. The Steelers have been very shady with how they handle injuries.

**pslholder96** · 11-23-2012, 09:38 AM

As a football fan my viewing of the sport would never be the same if we had to witness a game in which Rothlisberger suffered a fatal injury rushing back too soon. I hope common sense prevails but if the doctors somehow clear him medically then it's fair game.

**alienrace** · 11-23-2012, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by Coastergenius

So it looks like Big Jen is expected back for the week that we play him. Guess thats the surprise of the century...

Where have you seen this? As of yesterday they were saying the week after us as the earliest, and even that didn't sound very likely.

**Paintballguy** · 11-23-2012, 09:46 AM

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ja...ounty-hearings

**Dade** · 11-23-2012, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ja...ounty-hearings

"Expected back" is hopefull wishing.

**Complex** · 11-23-2012, 10:47 AM

And what if Flacco were out? Would that game count? Not sure the Ravens will sweep the Steelers. That last game could have went either way. The Ravens offense was dead in the water. Had Leftwich had any kind ability that would have been an easy win for the Steelers. I like our chances next week. Any Raven fan or Steeler fan who just thinks there is no way their team can lose needs to take off their tin foil hat.

I say if the Steelers can score 21 points they will win. I predict another close game.

Originally Posted by bmoreravengirl

Y'all realize that once we sweep them (again), the wins won't count because Ben wasn't playing.

**ActualSpamBot** · 11-23-2012, 10:52 AM

At home we're a different beast and everyone in Pitt knows it. Your only chance to avoid a sweep was to beat us in Pitt because our offense borders on unstoppable at home.

**dscola31** · 11-23-2012, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Complex

And what if Flacco were out? Would that game count? Not sure the Ravens will sweep the Steelers. That last game could have went either way. The Ravens offense was dead in the water. Had Leftwich had any kind ability that would have been an easy win for the Steelers. I like our chances next week. Any Raven fan or Steeler fan who just thinks there is no way their team can lose needs to take off their tin foil hat.

I say if the Steelers can score 21 points they will win. I predict another close game.

I hate theis train of thought. If Flacco had Jerry Rice and the Pat's oline, we win by 90 points. I can play too.

**Beerracuda** · 11-23-2012, 12:59 PM

Had Leftwich had any kind ability that would have been an easy win for the Steelers.

There's no use in using that kind of projection. It's basically assuming that if one thing changes, everything else remains the same.

I think it's safe to assume that even the slightest change in the game would cause other things to change, including the playcalling.

**alienrace** · 11-23-2012, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by Beerracuda

There's no use in using that kind of projection. It's basically assuming that if one thing changes, everything else remains the same.

I think it's safe to assume that even the slightest change in the game would cause other things to change, including the playcalling.

Especially considering Ben was hardly tearing it up before he got knocked out against KC, weren't they knotted at 10-10 or something?