Ben expected to return for Ravens II?

[SDSteel1]

Leftwich has an absolute cannon for an arm, but by the final drive the Baltimore game, he was throwing at 50-75% due to the assorted injuries he sustained turning that game (which, coincidentally, were to the ribs and shoulder, like Ben). We saw what happened there...David Gilreath was WIDE OPEN downfield on a third and long that would have have put them in FG range to tie, and Leftwich shorthopped him by nearly 10 yards. I don't want another QB in there this week throwing at 50-75% (now, 80-90% might be another story). In this Haley offense, which features quick decisions on short-to-intermediate routes, let's see what ol' Batch can do...it seems like a seasoned vet like this should be alright with that scheme.

But do we even know if he has a problem with the shoulder and throwing, or is it the dislocated rib that could pierce his aorta?

[RuthlessBurgher]

But do we even know if he has a problem with the shoulder and throwing, or is it the dislocated rib that could pierce his aorta?

Even though the dislocated rib is the more serious issue overall, I think seeing Ben on the sidelines during the Baltimore game with a sling still on a week later means the shoulder is still an issue as well.

[Sugar]

Even though the dislocated rib is the more serious issue overall, I think seeing Ben on the sidelines during the Baltimore game with a sling still on a week later means the shoulder is still an issue as well.

Aww... he just needs to spray some Windex on it and it'll be OK.

[SDSteel1]

Aww... he just needs to spray some Windex on it and it'll be OK.

I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens and when he returns. It would take most people at least 6-8 weeks, but he is out of the sling and using his injured arm with no pain after less than 2 weeks.