[vincesanity82]

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is on the record as saying he thinks the Steelers need to get a tall wide receiver on the roster.

So how does the Steelers' No. 1 receiver, the (maybe) 6-foot-even Hines Ward, feel about that? Not good. In a story headlined Ward Blindsided by Big Ben's Comments, Ward strikes back:

"I don't hear Tom Brady or Peyton Manning asking for that," Ward said yesterday.
"I don't know, whatever he says. I have no idea. To me, it's a rare combination of receivers out there who are good and tall. We won a Super Bowl, we didn't have a tall receiver then. I don't see Tom Brady caring about who's tall or not. He got Randy this year, but he did it before without him. ...

"To me, I have enough problems to worry about than what Ben wants -- I can't give him the contract,'' Ward said, referring to Roethlisberger's wish to have a contract extension as soon as possible. "He wants a tall receiver? Why did we draft Santonio? ...

"I don't buy into the hype you have to be tall. You throw the ball up and give somebody a chance to make a play, I'll make as many catches as anyone


Hines Ward Doesn't Understand Why Ben Roethlisberger Wants a Tall Wide Receiver - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[vincesanity82]

Am I the only one who is sick of hearing Big Ben complain. I agree with Ward totally.

[Lefty Noob]

Good for Ward. Roethlesberger's ego's out of control. It's part of the reason Cowher left - Ben had been griping because they weren't throwing the ball enough. He seems to be under the impression that he's a star or something. I don't like it. Charlie Batch could come in and do a really good job with this team, so it's not like Big Ben's irreplacable.

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Good for Ward. Roethlesberger's ego's out of control. It's part of the reason Cowher left - Ben had been griping because they weren't throwing the ball enough. He seems to be under the impression that he's a star or something. I don't like it. Charlie Batch could come in and do a really good job with this team, so it's not like Big Ben's irreplacable.

Won the superbowl to early in his career. Thinks it's all about him. What an a$$

[azrael492]

He makes it sound like he is standing on a ladder throwing to these guys. I am sure everybody would like a 6'5" receiver that runs a 4.4, but there are not a lot of them. I would not waste a pick on a guy just because he's tall. They have other needs

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by azrael492

He makes it sound like he is standing on a ladder throwing to these guys. I am sure everybody would like a 6'5" receiver that runs a 4.4, but there are not a lot of them. I would not waste a pick on a guy just because he's tall. They have other needs

with good hands you need to add...

Hey, they had Plaxico and they let him go...

But yeah, complaints aside, a tall receiver would compliment what they have...though Big Ben is a big cry baby.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Good for Ward. Roethlesberger's ego's out of control. It's part of the reason Cowher left - Ben had been griping because they weren't throwing the ball enough. He seems to be under the impression that he's a star or something. I don't like it. Charlie Batch could come in and do a really good job with this team, so it's not like Big Ben's irreplacable.

I disagree, hes almost irreplacable.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

I disagree, hes almost irreplacable.

Nonesense...Big Ben is a game manager on his best days...although a good one... I think he is replaceable...and certainly looked that part last year.

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by Seahawker 562

I disagree, hes almost irreplaceable.

There is no player in any sport that falls into that category. Ben has his shinning moments but irreplaceable he's not.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

There is no player in any sport that falls into that category. Ben has his shinning moments but irreplaceable he's not.

Cetainly not Ben anyway... I would reserve the honor for a guy like Bobby Orr with the Boston Bruins...a one of a kind player, whose exploits have not been duplicated.

[LSC9901]

Tiger Woods

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Tiger Woods

So not on a team...unless its the Ryder Cup...though he is irreplaceable to golf.

[Seahawker 562]

what other qb does that well under pressure, can shake defenders, hardly ever gets sacked, and deleivers a perfect throw

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

with good hands you need to add...

Hey, they had Plaxico and they let him go...

But yeah, complaints aside, a tall receiver would compliment what they have...though Big Ben is a big cry baby.

exactly. bet they wish they couldve kept him..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Nonesense...Big Ben is a game manager on his best days...although a good one... I think he is replaceable...and certainly looked that part last year.

I agree completely. Given the starting snaps in practice every week, Batch could be every bit as good.