Big Ben?
I have written before that Tom Brady is the most over-rated athlete in the history of professional sports. I may have to revisit that. The pundits are pushing Ben Roethlisberger hard for the top spot.
Is it asking too much for a QB to be able to learn the plays and learn how to read coverages before he is annointed a great QB? When I watch the Steelers, it is quickly apparent that Big Ben is the weakest link on an otherwise stellar team (see e.g. Tom Brady and NE Patriots over the last 4 years). The fact that Pittsburgh is able to overcome Ben's shortcomings to win games doesn't make him a great QB.
Brady, on the other hand, finally has been given permission this year to change plays at the line (just like a real, grown-up, NFL QB). And he is learning for the first time to deal with an offensive line that can only provide mediocre pass protection and a defense which isn't the best in the league anymore. Of course, the Pats have already lost 3 games.
Is it asking too much for a QB to be able to learn the plays and learn how to read coverages before he is annointed a great QB? When I watch the Steelers, it is quickly apparent that Big Ben is the weakest link on an otherwise stellar team (see e.g. Tom Brady and NE Patriots over the last 4 years). The fact that Pittsburgh is able to overcome Ben's shortcomings to win games doesn't make him a great QB.
Brady, on the other hand, finally has been given permission this year to change plays at the line (just like a real, grown-up, NFL QB). And he is learning for the first time to deal with an offensive line that can only provide mediocre pass protection and a defense which isn't the best in the league anymore. Of course, the Pats have already lost 3 games.
posted by Stan at 9:48 AM
1 Comments:
Tee,
Teams win games, not QBs. Offenses, defenses, special teams, and coaches all make a difference in winning and losing.
I know that a lot of people want to give the QB all the credit or blame. I lot of people don't know squat about football.
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