Are the Pittsburgh Steelers Preparing for Life without Ben Roethlisburger?

March 19, 2010   ·   David Leon   ·   Jump to comments

There is a famous saying in the NFL, according to Tiny Tom Jackson, and it goes like this.
One is a fluke.
Two is a pattern.
Three is a serious problem.
This rule is applied to any series of disturbing or upsetting behavior regarding a player. The last time I heard Tom Jackson invoke this rule, he was talking about Jake Delhomme and 7+ turnover games. We all know how that story ended. Carolina handed him $12.5 million to walk out the door.
How about Ben Roethlisberger?
Big motorcycle accident screws up the 2006 title defenses.
Accusations of rape in Las Vegas a few months ago, leading to a civil lawsuit.
Accusations of rape in Georgia, with a criminal investigation in progress.
One is a fluke. Two is a pattern. Three is a serious problem. Are we at 2 or 3?
Roethlisberger is the Steeler franchise right now. He is already the best QB in Steeler history. In terms of pure field performance, he is an underrated guy, not an overrated guy. He also...

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