> blockcipher@gmail.com wrote:
>

>>The quarterback, having won a Super Bowl in his second NFL season, is
>>playing inconsistently in his third, and the defending champions are in
>>a nosedive near midseason.
>>
>>Fans grouse about whether the quarterback is a one-hit wonder, and they
>>pine for the cagey old veteran quarterback.
>>
>>Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers of 2006? It could be, but it also
>>describes Tom Brady and the New England Patriots of 2002.
>>
>>Source: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06305/734586-66.stm

>
>
> Well.... not exactly true. There was no real panic up here in NE
> during 2002, we were still sort of basking in the glory of the previous
> year, and nobody (other than a couple of very contrary writers)
> questioned the choice of Brady over Bledsoe. Also, the Pats were "in
> the chase" the entire season and finished 9-7 and missed the division
> title (and playoffs) under the third tie-breaker, so they weren't out
> of the running until the last afternoon of the last day of the season.
>
>
> Personally, I think that Roethlisberger shouldn't be playing due to his
> physical problems. He clearly was not himself against Oakland, and in
> addition to suffering more injuries, you don't want him developing bad
> habits. It will be tough to salvage this season based on being 2-5
> (especially considering upcoming games against Denver, NO, Baltimore
> (twice), Tampa, Cinci, and Carolina. The Steelers can probably afford
> only 1 more loss the rest of the season, and that's a tall order. I
> would rest Ben definitely the next week, maybe two, and hope you guys
> can pull out wins and then have him back full-strength for the stretch
> run.
>