Ben Roethlisberger says he called "almost every single play" against the 49ers

[Sword]

wow.. I'm impressed....good job Ben!!!
[URL]http://espn.go.com/blog/pittsburgh-steelers/post/_/id/15344/ben-roethlisberger-the-maestro-of-steelers-no-huddle-attack[/URL]

[K Train]

Nah, Ben has a low football IQ he couldnt do that

[brazilsteel]

Fire Haley! He's useless!

[RuthlessBurgher]

The article also talked about how we got plays off quicker than the Niners which was my only minor complaint during the game. I didn't understand why Ben was consistently snapping the ball in the 4th quarter, up big with the clock running, with about 20 or so seconds still on the play clock instead of allowing the time between plays to bleed down to less than 5 seconds or so. You can still run hurry-up no-huddle to prevent the opponent from substituting, but then just have Ben give a whole bunch of malarkey hand signals and Peyton-like "Omaha" calls that mean nothing to allow more clock to roll off before the next snap.

[AzStillers1989]

The article also talked about how we got plays off quicker than the Niners which was my only minor complaint during the game. I didn't understand why Ben was consistently snapping the ball in the 4th quarter, up big with the clock running, with about 20 or so seconds still on the play clock instead of allowing the time between plays to bleed down to less than 5 seconds or so. You can still run hurry-up no-huddle to prevent the opponent from substituting, but then just have Ben give a whole bunch of malarkey hand signals and Peyton-like "Omaha" calls that mean nothing to allow more clock to roll off before the next snap.

Although I do agree with you, I also see the advantage of keeping the flow going. If things are rolling, like they were on Sunday, then keep the pace up. If remember correctly, the *'s do the same thing and we all know how they have blown teams out in the past.

Overall, great day for the offense and great effort by the D. LETS KEEP IT ROLLING !!!!

[raycafan]

The article also talked about how we got plays off quicker than the Niners which was my only minor complaint during the game. I didn't understand why Ben was consistently snapping the ball in the 4th quarter, up big with the clock running, with about 20 or so seconds still on the play clock instead of allowing the time between plays to bleed down to less than 5 seconds or so. You can still run hurry-up no-huddle to prevent the opponent from substituting, but then just have Ben give a whole bunch of malarkey hand signals and Peyton-like "Omaha" calls that mean nothing to allow more clock to roll off before the next snap.

The weird part of that is for years he has been holding the snap till there was just enough time to get it off. I always felt like it was an advantage for the defense because they see the play clock and no it's time to snap. Thus getting off the ball.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

The problem with waiting every snap is that the D knows when it is coming, and can usually just flow to the running back. That strategy most often results in a 3 and out with 1:30 being run off the clock.

[RuthlessBurgher]

The problem with waiting every snap is that the D knows when it is coming, and can usually just flow to the running back. That strategy most often results in a 3 and out with 1:30 being run off the clock.

Snap some with 1 second left, others with 4 seconds or 6 seconds to throw them off a bit...all are better options when protecting a late lead than snapping the ball with 15-20 seconds left and the clock running.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Since Haley's been around, I've argued that the offense seems more efficient when they go no huddle and Ben calls the plays... just sayin'

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Since Haley's been around, I've argued that the offense seems more efficient when they go no huddle and Ben calls the plays... just sayin'

I agree, he was much worse at the no-huddle before Haley came around!

[SteelerOfDeVille]

I agree, he was much worse at the no-huddle before Haley came around!

cute... but, you seriously like the offense when Haley calls the plays as compared to when they go no huddle?

[K Train]

cute... but, you seriously like the offense when Haley calls the plays as compared to when they go no huddle?

I love haleys offense..he is a great play designer and understands how to use talent...he wasnt a big TE guy in AZ or KC, but he comes here and Heath has a career year.

He sets up down field passes with short passes and screens (they run screens as good as anyone in the league), this also keeps ben upright....something arians never actively tried to do.

He features brown, I get that you always want to feature your top WR but browns 30+ games with 5 or more catches is not an accident.

The mix of zones and traps that munchak layers in the offense is not only had to defend, but it highlights the attributes of the players we have. I cannot possibly understand why people hate haley so much, is it because the spat he had with bowe and TO on the sidelines in the past? Coaches have bad calls from time to time, they have bad game plans from time to time, but schematically I dont know how you can possibly hate Haley. Ben has had some poor play recognitions that have blown games before, coaches grow into their roles just as players do.

Arians was great for ben when ben was 25, he welcomed contact and firing shots down field was so easy for him when the defense couldnt get him down the first, or second, or third time....for as good as arians and ben were together the switch to haley was a positive move, in every aspect. The oline and run game great improved under this regime, went from bottom half to top 5

[raycafan]

cute... but, you seriously like the offense when Haley calls the plays as compared to when they go no huddle?

Honestly, I do not think Ben makes the calls on his own. I think Haley gives him options through the headset prior, even no huddle. Watching the game I notice Ben quite often cover his helmet ear hole to me appears getting some play calls. After a big play and as he is going down field he will cover it as if getting a play to call. Obviously he adjusts to what he sees the D doing, but the play was put into his train of thought from Haley. I do not believe that Ben is quarterbacking the game and thinking 4 plays down the road trying to set up something on play 2 of drive that he may comeback with something in similar fashion. To hard for me to believe.

[birtikidis]

Since Ben's been around, I've argued that the offense seems more efficient when they go no huddle and Ben calls the plays... just sayin'

Fixed that for ya

[birtikidis]

cute... but, you seriously like the offense when Haley calls the plays as compared to when they go no huddle?

Our offense was better when Ben called the play vs Arians calling the plays too.
Some people don't realize what the coordinator actually does (not speaking specifically to you), those no huddle plays are planned during the week. It's not like Ben just completes a pass and says "hmm what would I like to do now". They have a plan for these plays and Ben is very efficient at executing that plan. When they aren't in no huddle the coordinator is trying to determine what they can do from what he sees as the play unfolds.