Comments on: Report: Byron Leftwich has two fractured ribs

By: polamalurulz43

polamalurulz43 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:10:48 +0000

Easy. It was clear that Subway, the super secret de facto equipment sponsor for the Steelers and their retro jerseys failed to adequately pad Sandwich’s Super Bee Jersey with enough honey oat loaf around the ribs. Consequently, when gravity overcame Sandwich’s TD run, the ribs were the most vulnerable place for which the impact with the ground would impact. Simple physics people.

By: ialwayswantedtobeabanker

ialwayswantedtobeabanker — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 02:21:47 +0000

My question is this: how did Lefty go from healthy (strong like bull!) – to tormented gimp with multiple upper torso injuries?

It seemed like Leftwich was doing just fine on his 31 yard TD run at the start of the game, and only evidenced some level of pain discomfort after inexplicably tumbling UNTOUCHED in the end zone. Who falls for no good reason? And who can’t fall without blowtorching their shoulder and rib-cage?

Something doesn’t make sense here.

By: edisbetterthantroy

edisbetterthantroy — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:32:45 +0000

I love it when the only solace a fan can find after a loss is being critical of the team that’s now beat them three times in a row. If it makes you feel better to make predictions of an eventual Ravens’ playoff loss, go for it. Since Pitt won’t be there, I guess you’ll need to find something to distract you until OTA’s.

Nice 3-4 AFC conference record too. That’s not going to help when fighting for a wild card either…

Ball So Hard

By: ballboy48

ballboy48 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:24:39 +0000

No bueno! People keep saying that its only the Browns! From what is seen this year, the Brownies are probably the best 2-8 team I have ever seen! They just need to learn how to finish out games.

By: jeffa43

jeffa43 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:10:36 +0000

Batch is on the team because the Steelers take care of their own and he just filed for b.k. He had been a good coach.

The Leftwich broken ankle game in college was against Ben for conference title, not to many remember that.

D for Pitt was awesome last night.

Sign Johnson, he looked good in pre-season.

By: brownsclown

brownsclown — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:54:51 +0000

Fortunately for the Steelers the Browns field a pair of cornerbacks named Skrine and Brown. That being said, my mother could throw for 300 yards against these two yahoos!

By: redskinsguy77

redskinsguy77 — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:47:13 +0000

Let’s just hope Tomlin doesn’t let Batch run out with the old leather helmet from he last time he started.

By: jpietrefesa

jpietrefesa — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:23:34 +0000

Where’s Bubby Brister when you need him?

By: jpietrefesa

jpietrefesa — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:20:49 +0000

If Charlie Batch and Baron Batch play at the same time will it be the first ever QB/RB combo with the same last name?

By: jpietrefesa

jpietrefesa — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:19:42 +0000

He cost us a game by not coming out. It was clear he was hurt and couldn’t hit open receivers. Should have at least given Batch a shot, Leftwich was missing everything and it was obvious the guy was in pain.

By: tobiasjodter

tobiasjodter — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:44:54 +0000

It’s really time for the Steelers to look for a backup for Ben who isn’t 1) older than dirt and 2) more fragile than blown glass. These two are unbelievable.

Leftwich-
2010 sprained MCL in final preseason game blowing expected 4 games starting in place of suspended Ben
2011 broken left arm after routine tackle in preseason. Tackled at ankles and simply fell to the ground- no normal person breaks their arm from such a harmless tackle/fall.
2012 broken ribs after clumsily tripping over his own feet and falling in end zone. Unreal. The elderly break ribs from a fall like that, not pro QB’s.

Batch
2004 missed entire season after offseason knee surgery to repair torn cartilage
2008 broken collarbone in preseason game on a scramble, he didn’t slide instead lowered his shoulder- bad move
2009 relieved Ben for 4 plays against KC, broke his wrist, no one knows exactly how it happened, surgery

I realize the Steelers o line still doesn’t protect well, so it’s imperative to find a QB who can actually take a few hits without falling apart…

By: genericcommenter

genericcommenter — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:36:53 +0000

Obviously Batch has been on the team a long time and started in place of Ben before. If he’s not able to fill-in as a starter now, there is no reason for him to be on the team. He has to be a pretty expensive 3rd stringer. If they didn’t have some confidence in his ability, I would think they would have let him go for some minimum wage rookie or one of the camp arms.

By: burnttoast71854

burnttoast71854 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:27:04 +0000

PCa Survivor says:
Nov 19, 2012 5:20 PM
scrp2 says: Nov 19, 2012 4:17 PM

I don’t want to say Charlie Batch is old, but when he was the QB for the Lions, Pittsburgh was an NFC team.

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Cute. Except Pittsburgh never was an NFC team. They were in the NFL when it had 16 teams at the merger and the AFL had 10 teams. Three had to switch and the Rooneys took one for the league and agreed to switch with the condition that their rivals Baltimore (which later fled to Indianapolis) and Cleveland (which later fled to Baltimore) would go to the AFC with them. At the merger the remaining 13 NFL teams formed the NFC while the 10 AFL teams plus the Browns, Colts, and Steelers formed the AFC.
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Obvious he was joking, wow go get a sense of humor.

By: moagecu

moagecu — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:22:46 +0000

Tebow Time!

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:21:03 +0000

Jacoby Jones owns you Pittsburgh

By: wtf2812

wtf2812 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:18:03 +0000

I’ve been saying it all season. The Steelers have two backup QBs – Peanut and Brittle. I was amazed that they stuck with leftwich and Batch both as their backups.

By: yyyass

yyyass — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:13:38 +0000

Someone said there was a bounty? He hurt himself rolling in the endzone untouched. The sack in the fourth quarter might have compounded the problem, but it was a clean hit.

By: fruitcovejag

fruitcovejag — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:10:34 +0000

He is a tough guy! Seen him stand in the pocket and take the hit plenty of times here in Jacksonville. The lack of mobility and long windup doesn’t help. I’m pulling for you, but can’t stand the Steelers. Get well Byron!

By: Nofoolnodrool

Nofoolnodrool — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:01:03 +0000

Hopes and dreams crushed by the ravens? Not yet!! The steelers will find a way. The ravens on the other hand need to be worried. Didn’t score a touchdown barely held an injured back up in check? Please … Overrated ! What will be pathetic will be the ravens losing in January again. Priceless….

By: flakeybiscuits

flakeybiscuits — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:58:35 +0000

trade for ronnie brown. 100% wildcat snaps. every play

By: brysong

brysong — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:51:47 +0000

Quick! Somebody call Tommy Maddox!

By: geezohman

geezohman — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:46:49 +0000

heath miller is designated the emergency backup. He should stay as backup.. easier to get another TE than try and find a QB this late to learn the system in case Batch gets hurt… or …Bring back HINES WARD.. just in time for Ravens !! lol.. that would be a sell-out in itself !

By: mmmpierogi

mmmpierogi — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:45:22 +0000

ravenator says: Nov 19, 2012 4:33 PM

Hows it feel Pittsburgh, all your hopes and dreams were smashed last night.

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Smashed? What does that say for the Ravens? They *barely* eeked by a team with a busted up back-up QB. Aside from Kruger and Tucker, nobody on the Ravens did anything remotely memorable the entire game. Do you actually believe half of the garbage you say?

By: citizenstrange

citizenstrange — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:44:00 +0000

Favre would look good in Black ‘n Gold!

By: packerfan2491

packerfan2491 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:43:58 +0000

I completly agree with fmwarner if you have batch on the roster why not play him. If you wont let him play then why arebu spending money on him and wasteing a roster spot. All you need from Batch is to be a game manager intil Big Ben can get back. Rely on the run game and dont turn the ball over.

By: spyboots

spyboots — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:43:42 +0000

Is the Steelers defense really that good or is the Ravens offense really that anemic?

By: raynman49

raynman49 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:39:00 +0000

Who do they have on their practice squad? He would know the system at least.

By: ravenator

ravenator — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:34:05 +0000

As I said before, Leftwich remains winless since 2006 as a starter. Enjoy losing the rest of your games Pittsburgh. What a pathetic season.

By: tharoostah

tharoostah — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:33:11 +0000

with all of these injury’s going around I’m starting to think football might be a dangerous game.

By: phillyphan72

phillyphan72 — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:29:37 +0000

You kno Donny Mac is just chopping @ the bit to get a call