Quote from Peter King

[MeetJoeGreene]

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Regardless of what we think or Peter King thinks, I don't think the STeelers feel the same way.

They are going to want a vet and number 2 -- whether it is Byron and then Batch or just Byron.

We will have to see how Byron looks this week with another week of practice under his belt. I orignally thought they would IR or cut Batch, but now it is a tossup in my mind.


The "Could" conceivably cut Byron before the season begins IF they are comfortable that Batch will be back by week 3 - and then save on Byron's salary.

[Shawn]

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Any thoughts?

Yea...just one.

Peter King is smoking crack.

I really like Dixon. I was doing flips when we drafted the guy. With that said, he is soooo not ready. So, Dixon plays against scrubs and vanilla Ds and gets anointed the next coming of Warren Moon? Come on. The guy will need at least one season before he will be a viable #2. Please don't make the mistake of rushing the kid. Look what happened to Couch.

[AngryAsian]

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Asian - Does your enthusiasm for Dixon also mean you want Batch gone too?

I saw AS's response as more of a lack of faith for Leftwitch than as a promotion for Dixon...

My stripe-loving-brother your insight is truly on point. Living near Jax, I've seen Leftwich in action often and he's horrible. If we have our tackle problems like last year and the pocket start collapsing on the periphery, then "slow-mow-wind-up Leftwich" will never get rid of the ball in time for any yardage to be gained. I don't even want to go into his inability to roll out of the pocket.... he might as well be in a wheelchair. Dixon gives us an option that Leftwich could never give us.... mobility. If you look at experience, the way I see it, Dixon has had more time with our playbook than Leftwich. Just my two yen.

[proudpittsburgher]

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Asian - Does your enthusiasm for Dixon also mean you want Batch gone too?

I saw AS's response as more of a lack of faith for Leftwitch than as a promotion for Dixon...

My stripe-loving-brother your insight is truly on point. Living near Jax, I've seen Leftwich in action often and he's horrible. If we have our tackle problems like last year and the pocket start collapsing on the periphery, then "slow-mow-wind-up Leftwich" will never get rid of the ball in time for any yardage to be gained. I don't even want to go into his inability to roll out of the pocket.... he might as well be in a wheelchair. Dixon gives us an option that Leftwich could never give us.... mobility. If you look at experience, the way I see it, Dixon has had more time with our playbook than Leftwich. Just my two yen.

Understand, my angry asian friend, but like medguy stated earlier, Dixon is just not even close to being ready. I'd rather have a seasoned quarterback like Leftwich, flaws and all, then a raw young quarterback whom defenses will be salivating over. Actually, I really would prefer this not become an issue, and Ben stays healthy, if I had my drothers. I just got my tickets for the Panthers preseason game in the mail for my annual pilgrimage to the Burgh, and knowing what I know now, I would prefer to see Ben in street clothes on the sideline to avoid any of this debate actually mattering.

[AngryAsian]

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Asian - Does your enthusiasm for Dixon also mean you want Batch gone too?

I saw AS's response as more of a lack of faith for Leftwitch than as a promotion for Dixon...

My stripe-loving-brother your insight is truly on point. Living near Jax, I've seen Leftwich in action often and he's horrible. If we have our tackle problems like last year and the pocket start collapsing on the periphery, then "slow-mow-wind-up Leftwich" will never get rid of the ball in time for any yardage to be gained. I don't even want to go into his inability to roll out of the pocket.... he might as well be in a wheelchair. Dixon gives us an option that Leftwich could never give us.... mobility. If you look at experience, the way I see it, Dixon has had more time with our playbook than Leftwich. Just my two yen.

Understand, my angry asian friend, but like medguy stated earlier, Dixon is just not even close to being ready. I'd rather have a seasoned quarterback like Leftwich, flaws and all, then a raw young quarterback whom defenses will be salivating over. Actually, I really would prefer this not become an issue, and Ben stays healthy, if I had my drothers. I just got my tickets for the Panthers preseason game in the mail for my annual pilgrimage to the Burgh, and knowing what I know now, I would prefer to see Ben in street clothes on the sideline to avoid any of this debate actually mattering.

Word, brother.... word.

[RuthlessBurgher]

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Any thoughts?

Yea...just one.

Peter King is smoking crack.

From the next edition of Monday Morning Quarterback:

Cracknerdness: In a back alley behind Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, I met a guy named Three Legged Marvin, who introduced me to an excellent freebase blend. The folks in the Pacific Northwest know about more than just great coffee...their crack is top notch as well! Of course, it still doesn't stack up to the snowballing I did when I went to visit my daughter at Colgate. Nobody understands the perfect mix of cocaine and heroin like the folks in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

[Ozey74]

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Any thoughts?

Yea...just one.

Peter King is smoking crack.

From the next edition of Monday Morning Quarterback:

Cracknerdness: In a back alley behind Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, I met a guy named Three Legged Marvin, who introduced me to an excellent freebase blend. The folks in the Pacific Northwest know about more than just great coffee...their crack is top notch as well! Of course, it still doesn't stack up to the snowballing I did when I went to visit my daughter at Colgate. Nobody understands the perfect mix of cocaine and heroin like the folks in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Very Impressive!!

[Shawn]

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Any thoughts?

Yea...just one.

Peter King is smoking crack.

From the next edition of Monday Morning Quarterback:

Cracknerdness: In a back alley behind Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, I met a guy named Three Legged Marvin, who introduced me to an excellent freebase blend. The folks in the Pacific Northwest know about more than just great coffee...their crack is top notch as well! Of course, it still doesn't stack up to the snowballing I did when I went to visit my daughter at Colgate. Nobody understands the perfect mix of cocaine and heroin like the folks in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Nice very nice.

Hey...for a guy who hasn't touched anything stronger than tylenol you sure have a healthy knowledge of street drugs.

[RuthlessBurgher]

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Any thoughts?

Yea...just one.

Peter King is smoking crack.

From the next edition of Monday Morning Quarterback:

Cracknerdness: In a back alley behind Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, I met a guy named Three Legged Marvin, who introduced me to an excellent freebase blend. The folks in the Pacific Northwest know about more than just great coffee...their crack is top notch as well! Of course, it still doesn't stack up to the snowballing I did when I went to visit my daughter at Colgate. Nobody understands the perfect mix of cocaine and heroin like the folks in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Nice very nice.

Hey...for a guy who hasn't touched anything stronger than tylenol you sure have a healthy knowledge of street drugs.

Wikipedia rules, my man.

[stlrz d]

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I remember a time when his own teammates didn't think Ben was ready.

[Steel Life]

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The point is that nobody is asking Dixon to start - only to back-up until Batch is ready, which would be after the 2nd game. The chances of Byron losing a game is the same as it would be for Dixon...50-50. Both would have showcase a steady run-game & a emphasis on not turning the ball over, so what does it matter?

I would hate for them to carry 4 QBs, to me the extra roster spot is more important. Either make a decision & choose either Batch or Byron, or wait for Charlie & give the kid more reps.