Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

[Ozey74]

I'd like to see Dixon.

Although he didn't win in his only start on the road in primetime at Baltimore, he certainly didn't lose the game for us. I'd like to see more of what he has as Big Ben sits.

[Lebsteel]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

I'd like to see Dixon, but I can give you a better answer after I see both of them in training camp...

[Ozey74]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

I'd like to see Dixon, but I can give you a better answer after I see both of them in training camp...

I agree. If Dixon is awful in training camp and Leftwich is at least adequate, then my answer changes.

Speaking of traing camp, I wonder how the work among our QB's (especially with Ben) will be distributed?

[SS Laser]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

I'd like to see Dixon, but I can give you a better answer after I see both of them in training camp...

Leb you are going to camp I take it? I am planing on going for the first time. Could you PM me some tips?

I would alo like to see Dixon at this point. I was always a Kordell fan for what he could do with his legs. And Dixon has the same skill set I think. I hope he is a better QB then Kordell.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

the answer to this question all depends on which type of poster you are -


Steeler Fairy - i don't care, i just want the Steelers to lose without Ben. and yes, it will be Tomlin's fault.

Steeler Troll - doesn't really matter who the QB is, Steelers will lose all their games.

Steeler Nazi - all you other posters are wrong and your opinions are stupid. none of you guys have ever obviously played any organized sport at a high level, what gives you the right to question the Rooneys?

Steeler Cultist - whichever QB Tomlin and Arians chooses will be the right one and will lead the Black and Gold to another Super Bowl victory this season!

Steeler Jerry - you should of heard what Leftwich was saying when he was in Tampa Bay about Ben and about Dixon and Korkie being the best of "off the field" friends...

Steeler Lemming - have no backbone of their own so whoever Art Rooney thinks is the best QB obviously is.

Hawaiiansteel - i'll let you guys know after Week 4...

[Shawn]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

Who are you going to turn 4 games over to...possibly the season? I initially wanted Dixon...I think he has played well. But, he is very inexperienced. Leftwich has been there and done that. He played lights out for the Steelers...something like a 140 passer rating while here. It's his job to lose.

[PSU_dropout43]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

batch.

[BURGH86STEEL]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

Who are you going to turn 4 games over to...possibly the season? I initially wanted Dixon...I think he has played well. But, he is very inexperienced. Leftwich has been there and done that. He played lights out for the Steelers...something like a 140 passer rating while here. It's his job to lose.

I would like to see what Dixon can do. They might be able to get a 3rd or 4th round pick for him if he plays well enough.

I think we all want the player that gives the Steelers the best chance to win. At least they have some options at this point. I agree that it will be BL's job to lose.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

Who are you going to turn 4 games over to...possibly the season? I initially wanted Dixon...I think he has played well. But, he is very inexperienced. Leftwich has been there and done that. He played lights out for the Steelers...something like a 140 passer rating while here. It's his job to lose.

I would like to see what Dixon can do. They might be able to get a 3rd or 4th round pick for him if he plays well enough.

I think we all want the player that gives the Steelers the best chance to win. At least they have some options at this point. I agree that it will be BL's job to lose.

or maybe we can start stockpiling 5th rounders for next year's draft...

[Shawn]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

Who are you going to turn 4 games over to...possibly the season? I initially wanted Dixon...I think he has played well. But, he is very inexperienced. Leftwich has been there and done that. He played lights out for the Steelers...something like a 140 passer rating while here. It's his job to lose.

I would like to see what Dixon can do. They might be able to get a 3rd or 4th round pick for him if he plays well enough.

I think we all want the player that gives the Steelers the best chance to win. At least they have some options at this point. I agree that it will be BL's job to lose.

I think we would all like to see what Dixon can do. With that said, Tomlin is going to approach this from a very conservative stand point. Your team leader and franchise QB is out. Do you replace him with a young inexperienced QB with a fairly high ceiling to develop him? Or, do you replace him with an experienced QB with a large arm and big game experience? I know who Tomlin will choose unless Leftwich just proves he no longer has it.

[HeHateMe]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

Ben is NOT our team leader. STOP THAT. Hines and Polamalu are. They exemplify professionalism to the highest degree and they perform on the field. I think Leftwich will start and should. Dixon is not ready. I think Lefty made Ben fans NERVOUS when he was here. Ben fans don't want to see him start and do well, it could mean bad things for Ben. If that happens, I dont rule out the fact that the Steeler brass trade Ben. After the suspension is lifted, his value will go up and we could make a killing and get rid of the cancer all at once. Ben fans will HATE this idea but STEELER fans will think it's smart.

[proudpittsburgher]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

If the Steelers liked what they saw out of dixon, he would have seen more playing time last season from a mere athletic standpoint, ala slash. Outside of the game where he HAD to play, he saw virtually zero playing time. It absolutely has to be leftwich unless something happens in training camp.

[Sugar]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

I'd like to see Dixon start- that will mean that he has shown something in camp over Lefty. Lefty is fine and all, but he's a known quantity. Known not to be good enough to even start for Tampa.

With a strong Defense and running game, either should be a sufficient place-holder until Ben gets back (fingers crossed).

[Shawn]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

I'd like to see Dixon start- that will mean that he has shown something in camp over Lefty. Lefty is fine and all, but he's a known quantity. Known not to be good enough to even start for Tampa.

With a strong Defense and running game, either should be a sufficient place-holder until Ben gets back (fingers crossed).

He's performed VERY well in our system. That has to count for something.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Who do you want to see at QB in week 1? Dixon or Leftwich?

Will We be Mixin With Dixon?

By Harvey “Mr. Steeler” Aronson

Is Charlie Batch even in the discussion? By that meaning who fills in for Big Ben Roethlisberger until he returns from suspension. It appears that it boils down to either Byron Leftwich or Dennis Dixon. Batch is a serviceable option but I honestly believe he won’t stand a chance against the youth and mobility of Dixon or the cannon arm and heart and winning attitude of Leftwich. The coaching staff has a difficult decision to make given Dixon’s performance in a losing overtime effort against Baltimore last season. Looking back at Byron’s one game wearing Black and Gold against the Washington Redskins, he too was very impressive. But in Tampa last year he fell backwards big time. So who is the real Byron Leftwich? When he was wearing the black and teal of the Jacksonville Jaguars, he always played the Steelers tough. But he was run out of town there although in my opinion he got a bad rap. Many critics believe his slow delivery and slow feet make him not a very good qb. But I say, give him protection and a solid running game and the man can do damage. After all, he can wing it. But like in 2009, he now faces a quarterback competition against a young quarterback. Until he got hurt at the University of Oregon, Dennis Dixon was a hot commodity and a front-runner for the Heisman Trophy. Now it comes down to OTAs and this summer’s training camp to decide whom steps under center at Heinz Field in the season opener against the Atlanta Falcons. Hines Ward says it’s not a given that the veteran Leftwich wins the job:

“If he gets outside the pocket, he's more of a threat than anybody on our team. He's just as fast and explosive as a lot of defensive backs that probably wouldn't know how to attack him because they're not used to defending somebody like that. He does remind me of Kordell Stewart. You take a Vince Young, and you see the type of season he had toward the end of last year, and Dixon is really hitting all those molds. If he gets another opportunity, guys are going to compete for him. The interception (against Baltimore), the last-minute mistake, we can't fault him for that. He saw something he tried to take advantage of. Whoever they decide to be the starter, we'll move forward from there. He won over a lot of guys. You get named the starting quarterback the day before the game, going down to the lion's den in Baltimore - it's not an easy task for any quarterback. He held his own. We couldn't run certain plays because he didn't get all the proper reps he needed throughout the week - he only got 30 percent of the plays. That was the frustration with a lot of guys. Considering the circumstances, Dennis played his tail off. And he's getting better and better.'”

As for Dixon, he seems prepared.

“Seeing that was my first start, I wanted to put my team in the best situation. As things go along, yes, I want to go all out. I wouldn't say anyone is solidified as No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3. We're getting quality reps between all three of us and making the most of it.”

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