Report: Steelers lean toward Charlie Batch as Week 1 starter

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Re: Report: Steelers lean toward Charlie Batch as Week 1 starter

Chadman has little problem with Batch starting while Ben is out. What do you guys expect from a back-up QB if not smart game managing?

How many teams lose their starting QB & bring in a QB that while capable of producing big plays, is equal parts likely to make a bad read/throw interceptions over the steady, calming influence of the 'experienced gamemanager'?

Not too many.

That said, it couldn't hurt for the Steelers to inject Dixon at stages through the game, just to keep the defense on it's toes a little.

I think the coaching staff is just trying to survive the first 4 weeks and if that means starting Batch to manage the game and not have Dixon out there making rookie or young mistakes then whatever. I just wanna be able to go 2-2 through the stretch without Ben but with the way Dixon played in Denver, I have very little confidence that we could accomplish that feat.

If Batch can stay on the field and not get injured I truly believe he gives us the best chance of getting to 2-2 without Ben. The guy is accurate and can at least manage a game!!!