Comments on: Ben Roethlisberger warns against changing coordinators

By: nightrain42

nightrain42 — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:31:06 +0000

Look…the offense is too predictable and Arians lets Ben influence what happens. Pull the cord

By: dirtdawg55

dirtdawg55 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:28:52 +0000

Bruce Arians has produced a top ten offense, in yards, once. A top ten offense in points, once. A top ten rushing offense, one. A top ten passing offense, once. Once! In eight years of being an OC!

In his five years with Pittsburgh the defense has been a top five ranked defense each of those years – it has been the top defense three times and second once.

There is nothing special about this offense other than Big Ben thinking it is. They have consistently underperformed in the red zone. They have consistently ranked in the bottom half or bottom third of the league. And Big Ben thinks this is special?

What this is all about is accountability, or lack of it. Arians and Big Ben are buddies and Big Ben doesn’t like being told what to do (remember his spats with Whiz?).

And yes, I am a Steelers fan. And yes, I hate this offense. Lots of talent (Miller is actually my favorite offensive player), far too little production.

By: rexryanseacrest

rexryanseacrest — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:23:57 +0000

@ ottograham
Another steelers fan getting defensive. Thanks for reiterating my point while quoting the most overly used phrase from a 90s comedy ever. I guess we can add “unfunny” to that least of endearing qualities.

By: ottograham

ottograham — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:26:17 +0000

@rexryanseacrest

good one guy you brought original material to the table, and officially sound like every other person on this site who knocks our city. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

By: stew48

stew48 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:07:30 +0000

All these comments and only three recognize the single biggest Steeler problem—offensive linemen. Fear not, they drafted Pouncekey in the first round and will repeat that action in April.

I, too, tire of the senseless, classless remarks about “rape”. How about censoring all of those from this time forward? Tks.

By: atlantacynic

atlantacynic — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:56:53 +0000

Here are the “record setting” rankings of the Steelers with regard to points scored since Arians took over as offensive coordinator in 2007

2007 – 9th
2008 – 20th
2009 – 12th
2010 – 12th
2011 – 21st

Arians has earned his unpopularity

By: dickroy

dickroy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:13:48 +0000

I agree that we have a great opportunity to be one of the best passing teams in the league, with Ben and our great young receivers. I also believe that we have to be able to have a solid running attack. We have to be able to pound the ball in when in the red zone or on 3rd ond one.
This all starts (the passing game and the running game) with the offensive line. This unit is the one thats defines greatness. I only wish my team’s management felt the same way.

GO STEELERS!

By: bensstinkyfingers

bensstinkyfingers — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:09:24 +0000

stairwayto7 says:
Jan 8, 2012 12:54 PM
I like how all these people write comments about Ben and the O.C. when their team DID NOT MAKE THE PLAYOFFS! Right COWBOY FAN!

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Yeah, making it to the playoffs is great, unfortunately the steelers will be lucky to get out of this wildcard game today. The “stairway to seven” is gonna be a long one son. Especially with a Gimpy Bloated Ben, and NeedsMendinghall out courtesy of the Browns. Great storyline though, Good (Tebow) vs. Evil (Ruthlessburger).

By: blackqbwhiterb

blackqbwhiterb — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:07:09 +0000

If they would use some high draft picks to bolster that o-line, Ben could stay healthy and they could pound the rock. Heck, they’d be pretty difficult to beat all around.

By: stairwayto7

stairwayto7 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:54:07 +0000

I like how all these people write comments about Ben and the O.C. when their team DID NOT MAKE THE PLAYOFFS! Right COWBOY FAN!

By: istateyourname

istateyourname — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:40:56 +0000

Ben-haters?? Just like all of you that reply to the Ray Lewis posts?

Rape & murder, right?

By: jamaltimore

jamaltimore — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:19:45 +0000

He likes raping women too but you can’t simply let him do anything he wants.

By: steelcurtainn

steelcurtainn — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:18:35 +0000

The Steelers already have the best Defense in the NFL. When the OFFENSE is clicking(and they play turnover free ball) they will beat anybody in the AFC/NFL(Patty cakes, Ratbirds etc). I Don’t care where they play.

By: tomthebombtracy

tomthebombtracy — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:08:49 +0000

Article doesn’t mention that Arians is a cancer survivor who was talked out of retirement after last season.

If BA retires, no doubt Ben will pick the next OC.

By: jimmer2372

jimmer2372 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:57:51 +0000

“ravenmaniacisback says:
Jan 8, 2012 11:17 AM
Ben-haters?? Just like all of you that reply to the Ray Lewis posts?”

All of us? Oh and there are so so many RL posts.

By: izzop

izzop — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:51:49 +0000

Oh you mean Ben couldn’t handle a change in coordinators like Brady has (3 different offensive coordinators). Pittsburgh is lucky to have continuity in its coaching staff on defense and offense. We’ll see how they do when that starts to change.

By: jimmer2372

jimmer2372 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:48:57 +0000

oscojoe– you don’t read well. Please tell us what happened earlier this year little boy. Oh and when did the Pats last win a playoff game or a SB???

By: turdfurgerson68

turdfurgerson68 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:44:34 +0000

Roethlisberger is a tool, but as a 2 time Super Bowl winner*, his comments should be considered carefully.

Every team has a bad game (see Saints vs the Seahawks last year in the opening round of the playoffs); no need to tinker with a perennial championship contender.

By: melikefootball

melikefootball — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:43:29 +0000

Having to see many Steeler games shown in our area they play lets pun Pittsburghism ball. Never blow away a team but do enough to win. They moved the ball at will until Ben got hurt then the TD’s slowed down but they have done enough and they can be a dangerous team to play if in Denver, New England or baltimore. I would say team still have to respect them even with a ton of injuries they have. Here where we can’t win games year in and year out ( Washington) I would love to be a fan watching them. We have talk every year they have wins.

By: heybeerman95

heybeerman95 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:42:10 +0000

Fix the stinking o line and they would be hard to stop.

By: erick670

erick670 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:36:40 +0000

didnt ray rice straight slice the pats at gillete a few years ago and jets knocked em out last year at gillete then jets lost to the steelers nuff said

By: sixburghrules

sixburghrules — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:34:32 +0000

I think the title is NOT accurate at all….He was simply stating his position regarding the current offensive system. He IS after all allowed to have an opinion since this is America!

By: oscojoe

oscojoe — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:22:44 +0000

When the Steelers get by the Bronco’s it will all end in Foxboro next Saturday around 11:00pm.

By: gergie1957

gergie1957 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:21:29 +0000

I didn’t See “Warn” in his statement, just respect.

By: damko12

damko12 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:20:54 +0000

Lets just have a good game . Pats-steelers. It can go both ways. They both deserve to go on.

By: njhitman

njhitman — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:20:18 +0000

ampats says:Jan 8, 2012 10:57 AM

Why is Ben worried that the Steelers may change coordinators?

Because he knows the end is near. If the Steelers do not lose in Denver which is a definite possibility, Ben knows they can’t beat the Patriots at Gillette.

Say what you want but those statements do not come from someone who expects to win it all.
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Didn’t they just beat the Pats back in Oct And when was the last time the Pats won a playoff game in Gillette ?

By: ravenmaniacisback

ravenmaniacisback — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:17:04 +0000

Ben-haters?? Just like all of you that reply to the Ray Lewis posts?
I am rooting for the steelers this weekend and next!

By: rexryanseacrest

rexryanseacrest — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:15:47 +0000

@ burgh1979
Que? I don’t think that word means what you think it means. It’s slang for barbecue. Typical steelers fan…gets defensive and has trouble spelling small words.

On second thought, maybe he wants to barbecue all the haters…

By: jimmer2372

jimmer2372 — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:15:18 +0000

AmPats when did the Pats win their last playoff game?

By: citizenstrange

citizenstrange — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:14:57 +0000

Racking up a total of 30 points in Roethlisberger’s last three starts? Yeah, you don’t want to mess with that special magic.