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
2 Comments:
I agree that Big Ben needs to win some superbowls before he is annointed to anything. Still he may be the difference that team has needed for 25 + years.
The steelers weren't able to beat Jacksonville with Tommy Maddox. This coming weekend they are going against Green Bay with Charlie Batch. If they lose to Farvre the media will be more convinced that Rothlisberger is a difference maker.
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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