Steelers' QB Gets New Contract

jsarno · 03-03-2008, 07:37 PM

I am unsure as to why there are so many people speaking poorly of Big Ben. When he first came out, I thought he was overrated, but this year, he really showed me a lot.
In case some of you guys have missed it, he threw for 32 tds (rushed for 2) and had only 11 int's. He also had a 65.3% completion percentage, and not to mention he already has a super bowl ring. The Steelers were smart to get this guy locked up for 8 years.

SmootSmack · 03-03-2008, 07:49 PM

I think it's just one person speaking poorly

jsarno · 03-03-2008, 07:49 PM

FYI- Ben vs the elite teams in the league last year:
Dallas, 193 yards, 2 tds, 0 int.
N.E., 196 yards, 2 tds, 0 int.
Jax, 221 yards, 2 tds, 0 int.

not bad.

jsarno · 03-03-2008, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think it's just one person speaking poorly

Maybe "poorly" is too harsh a word, but there were 3 total:
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djnemo65 · 03-03-2008, 08:51 PM

If Ben isn't a top 5 qb in this league who is ahead of him? He is coming off a season in which, I believe, he was the second highest rated passer in the league, second only to the most prolific season in NFL history. There are guys who are close like Hasselbeck perhaps, but an argument placing Ben in the top 3-5 qb's is very plausible.

I think with Ben people exhibit a knee-jerk reaction to a guy they believe to be a game manager without really taking a step back to examine the poor level of quarterback play in the league right now, and how much better the big guy is than most of the competition. To the doubters, go through each NFL team and look at their quarterback situation, then see if you still feel Ben is not worth top 3 money.

03-03-2008, 07:37 PM	#31
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 49 Posts: 9,534	Re: Steelers' QB Gets New Contract I am unsure as to why there are so many people speaking poorly of Big Ben. When he first came out, I thought he was overrated, but this year, he really showed me a lot. In case some of you guys have missed it, he threw for 32 tds (rushed for 2) and had only 11 int's. He also had a 65.3% completion percentage, and not to mention he already has a super bowl ring. The Steelers were smart to get this guy locked up for 8 years. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

03-03-2008, 07:49 PM	#32
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Steelers' QB Gets New Contract I think it's just one person speaking poorly __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-03-2008, 07:49 PM	#33
jsarno Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: 31 Spooner St. Age: 49 Posts: 9,534	Re: Steelers' QB Gets New Contract FYI- Ben vs the elite teams in the league last year: Dallas, 193 yards, 2 tds, 0 int. N.E., 196 yards, 2 tds, 0 int. Jax, 221 yards, 2 tds, 0 int. not bad. __________________ Zoltan is ZESTY! - courtesy of joeredskin

03-03-2008, 08:51 PM	#35
djnemo65 Playmaker Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,836	Re: Steelers' QB Gets New Contract If Ben isn't a top 5 qb in this league who is ahead of him? He is coming off a season in which, I believe, he was the second highest rated passer in the league, second only to the most prolific season in NFL history. There are guys who are close like Hasselbeck perhaps, but an argument placing Ben in the top 3-5 qb's is very plausible. I think with Ben people exhibit a knee-jerk reaction to a guy they believe to be a game manager without really taking a step back to examine the poor level of quarterback play in the league right now, and how much better the big guy is than most of the competition. To the doubters, go through each NFL team and look at their quarterback situation, then see if you still feel Ben is not worth top 3 money.

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