Roethlisberger: Having a Career Year

Just two short years after his motorcycle accident, in which he had 7 hours of surgery, and lost a litttle weight, as well, Pittsburgh Steelers QB, Ben Roethlisberger is leading his team to a 9-4 record, and having a great year in the process. Roethlisberger was the leader interceptions thrown last year, with 23, as his Steelers missed the playoffs with an 8-8 record. Roethlisberger has a career-high QB Rating (101.4), and TD passes (29), and there is still 3 games to go. Another good thing, is that Big Ben has not missed a game yet (knock on wood), but he is questionable for Sunday's game at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are also 9-4.

Roethlisberger is the hardest QB to tackle, if you have ever watched him, you'll know that. He can shake off would-be tacklers, and scramble to the left or right, and hit a wide open Hines Ward for a first down. He never even takes his eyes off the receivers, it's amazing, and personally, I don't know how he does it. Pittsburgh is 7-0 at home this year, and have outscored opponents 309-189 this year. Steelers RB, Willie Parker, is also a big reason the Steelers are having a great season. Parker is the NFL's leading rusher, with 1,217 yards on the ground, but just 2 TD's, and he has the most 100+ rushing games this year, with 7.

Having NFL's #1 defense helps out as well, allowing just 245.5 total yards a game. Roethlisberger has no pressure on him when he's got the number 1 defense, best RB, and a fantastic 3rd down WR in Hines Ward. All of these factors may lead him to having the best year of his short, 4-year career. But, it would be even better if it ended with another Super Bowl Championship, although, that isn't likely. The Steelers can clinch the title with a win, and a Cleveland Browns loss this weekend.

Roethlisberger's '07 Stats:

233 for 352, 66.2%, 2,751 Yards, 26 TD, 11 INT, 101.4 Rating

GOOD NEWS: Although, Roethlisberger is questionable for Sunday's game (like I said earlier), the Steelers will have Pro Bowl Safety, Troy Polamalu, back in the lineup for Sunday.

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TrizzAll-American

718 days ago

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i admit...Ben Roethlisberger is a beast but this has been the year of the quarterback so with Brady,Romo,Favre,Anderson, Big Ben doesnt get the credit he deserves

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Davis21wylieMVP

718 days ago

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Yeah, I'd say it's pretty much a toss-up between Big Ben this year and his rookie season (by Football Outsiders metrics):

Year	DPAR  	DPARRank PAR 	PARRank DVOA 	DVOARank VOA
2007	62.3  	11  	67.8  	10  	26.3%  	9  	 29.7%
2006	42.6  	14  	31.2  	16  	6.6%  	15  	 1.2%
2005	57.4  	8  	57.8  	9  	33.5%  	3  	 33.8%
2004	75.3  	10  	62.8  	11  	40.3%  	3  	 31.5%

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MegECass110AAA-er

718 days ago

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I couldn't stand Ben after his motorcycle accident. I didn't understand how someone so high profile in such a dangerous sport would risk his life just zipping around town by not wearing a helmet. But he's done an excellent job, in my mind, of showing how resilient he is, especially having such an eh year in 2006. I loved him for the way he played the game before he got in the crash, and I still do, now that he's proven he's learned from his mistake and made himself better for it.

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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer

718 days ago

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Ben {applying "logic"}: I wear a helmet when playing football to help prevent my brain from becoming scrambled eggs but choose not to wear a helmet while riding my motorcycle 'cause.... uhhhhhh.....

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Steel TownDraft Pick

718 days ago

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Ben is having an awesome year. Steelers fans had a lot of anxiety comming into this season. Was ben going to bounce back? Well he did and the Steelers Nation let out a sigh of relief. One thing I disagree with most Steeler fans on is that I think the Steelers win Despite Willie Parker, not because of him. He is one of the most over rated players in the league, IMO. He may have the most yards, but his yards per carry is not at all impressive. Plus he still has a serious fumble problem. The Steelers want him to be a between the tackles runner, but he isn't. They are try to put a square peg in a round hole. They need to change the running game or change the running back. Parker cannot be counted on to grind out the clock or get important yards for a first down.

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Davis21wylieMVP

718 days ago

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Great call on Parker. He'll have some nice long runs, but he's not consistent enough to carry an elite rushing offense. The yards are nice, but moving the chains is the most important (and underrated) aspect of playing running back. Parker doesn't bring it on every carry, and it's hurting the Steelers.

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TexsaltwellWaterboy

717 days ago

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i would like to see the steelers pick up owen schmitt from wvu in the draft this year. i believe he wouls fit great, good hands hard runner, very strong and good speed for a big guy. can you say second coming? the buss

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