Kovacevic: Get over it, Ben

[hawaiiansteel]

The "Peyton Flop" is not avoiding a hit. It's quitting on a play.

And the minute Ben does it ONCE? They'll bitch.

don't worry, Ben doesn't know how to quit. it's not in his nature...

[BURGH86STEEL]

The "Peyton Flop" is not avoiding a hit. It's quitting on a play.

And the minute Ben does it ONCE? They'll bitch.

Everyone knows Ben's a tough QB. Quitting on a play is sometimes a smart play. Better to live to play another play then play with an injury or end up on the sideline with an injury.

[feltdizz]

The "Peyton Flop" is not avoiding a hit. It's quitting on a play.

And the minute Ben does it ONCE? They'll bitch.

They = Crash

[Crash]

They = Crash

Nope. Not me. I hope Ben gives Art II what he wants. But when fans turn on Ben for merely doing what his owner wanted? Art better have his back in the press for doing it.

[flippy]

Nope. Not me. I hope Ben gives Art II what he wants. But when fans turn on Ben for merely doing what his owner wanted? Art better have his back in the press for doing it.

Paying Ben $100M+ is a pretty good indication Art II has his back.

[Crash]

Paying Ben $100M+ is a pretty good indication Art II has his back.

Allowing Goodell to make up his own rules proves that to be inaccurate.

Jones or Kraft would have told Goodell to get bent.

[flippy]

Allowing Goodell to make up his own rules proves that to be inaccurate.

Jones or Kraft would have told Goodell to get bent.

Odds are Rooney called the shots and let Goodell deliver the message.

[Crash]

Odds are Rooney called the shots and let Goodell deliver the message.

Not four games. No way. My guess is Ben, based on II's words agreed to a 1-2 game suspension by the Rooney's.

But Goodell wanted MORE. Remember, the Rooney's were concerned that Goodell was going to give him EIGHT. That's why they got Leftwich back.

That doesn't sound like they were calling the shots at all.

[flippy]

Not four games. No way. My guess is Ben, based on II's words agreed to a 1-2 game suspension by the Rooney's.

But Goodell wanted MORE. Remember, the Rooney's were concerned that Goodell was going to give him EIGHT. That's why they got Leftwich back.

That doesn't sound like they were calling the shots at all.

I thought the Rooney's wanted to send a message. They were even leaking to the media that they were considering trading him.

[Crash]

Not a 4 game message.

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Not four games. No way. My guess is Ben, based on II's words agreed to a 1-2 game suspension by the Rooney's.

But Goodell wanted MORE. Remember, the Rooney's were concerned that Goodell was going to give him EIGHT. That's why they got Leftwich back.

That doesn't sound like they were calling the shots at all.

All just speculation on your part.

I personally think the Rooneys were behind the longer suspension. And I don't mean just II, but old Dan, too. Reports were they were fed up, and wanted to send a message Ben would be sure to understand.

I don't remember anything about the Rooneys expressing concern over a possible 8-game suspension. I'd like to see an article that states that. As I recall, 6 was the maximum that was actually kicked around, at least publicly.

[feltdizz]

Nope. Not me. I hope Ben gives Art II what he wants. But when fans turn on Ben for merely doing what his owner wanted? Art better have his back in the press for doing it.

The only time fans turned on Ben is when it appeared he was turning his back on the fans with reckless behavior...

[BradshawsHairdresser]

[url]http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5527564[/url]

Roethlisberger is the first player suspended by Goodell under the NFL's personal conduct policy who was not arrested, charged with or convicted of a crime. However, Goodell said in April the policy allows him to impose such a penalty when the league's integrity and reputation are at stake.
Roethlisberger's representatives at one point wanted the suspension cut in half, to three games, but Goodell stipulated in April it would be a six-game ban that could only be reduced to four games.
Steelers president Art Rooney accompanied Roethlisberger on his trip to see Goodell. Rooney and his organization kept in frequent contact with Goodell throughout the four-month process, during which Roethlisberger underwent extensive evaluations.
Indeed, Goodell's ruling was made in consultation with Rooney and the Steelers, who were angered by the two-time Super Bowl winner's behavior and would have punished him if the league hadn't.

[feltdizz]

Not four games. No way. My guess is Ben, based on II's words agreed to a 1-2 game suspension by the Rooney's.

But Goodell wanted MORE. Remember, the Rooney's were concerned that Goodell was going to give him EIGHT. That's why they got Leftwich back.

That doesn't sound like they were calling the shots at all.

Why the hell do you keep doing this? Every thread about Ben turns into you whining over the suspension.

[feltdizz]

Bradshaw don't waste your time. Facts don't matter to this guy... all he cares about is crying over spilt milk.