Media On Big Ben

[NorthCoast]

Listening to ESPN radio last night they were debating who were the top 3 QBs in the league now that Manning was out. Of course, it fell to Brady and Rodgers but then a debate over Big Ben vs Brees. The one host mentioned that there have been persistent stories about Ben being a slacker in film study. He supposedly even bragged that he didn't want to watch film because he felt it affected his approach to the game.

Anyone else catch this discussion? Where are these stories coming from that Ben is not a film buff? Has there been something published?

[Scarletfire1970]

Re: Media On Big Ben

He looked pretty good playing the patriots. looked prepared.

[DukieBoy]

Re: Media On Big Ben

Listening to ESPN radio last night they were debating who were the top 3 QBs in the league now that Manning was out. Of course, it fell to Brady and Rodgers but then a debate over Big Ben vs Brees. The one host mentioned that there have been persistent stories about Ben being a slacker in film study. He supposedly even bragged that he didn't want to watch film because he felt it affected his approach to the game.

Anyone else catch this discussion? Where are these stories coming from that Ben is not a film buff? Has there been something published?

Maybe a touch of reputation blended with a whole lot of gossip. Just my speculation.

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: Media On Big Ben

who cares what the talking heads say or think?

since we drafted Ben the Steelers have gone to three Super Bowls, winning two. that's the only stat that matters...

[Pahn711]

Re: Media On Big Ben

who cares what the talking heads say or think?

since we drafted Ben the Steelers have gone to three Super Bowls, winning two. that's the only stat that matters...

Exactly, that the media needed a victory over a very poor Patriots defense to consider Ben among the elite just proves their credibility should be and always is in question.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Re: Media On Big Ben

The media's goal is not to inform, be accurate, or even to make sense. It is to sell advertising dollars, and that is usually most effectively done by broadcasting controversy.

When that is kept in mind, all else falls into place!

P.S. It's not just the sports media that applies to!