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  NFL | Charlie Batch not retiring    Sun May 19, 03:47 PM

Free-agent QB Charlie Batch (Steelers) said he is not ruling out playing for a team this season.

Footballguys view: Batch may not get a spot on a roster for training camp, but will be on team's speed dial in case of emergency. He can provide a team with solid veteran depth and be a spot starter if injuries strike at the top of the depth chart.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch could return    Mon Apr 22, 02:33 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers could re-sign free-agent QB Charlie Batch if they do not take a quarterback in the 2013 NFL Draft.

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  Steelers | Not ruling out Charlie Batch return    Sun Mar 17, 03:29 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team is not ruling out the possibility of re-signing free-agent QB Charlie Batch even though they signed QB Bruce Gradkowski.

Footballguys view: Batch is a good backup and would be a welcome fit as the team's third-string QB.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch expected to return    Thu Feb 28, 02:22 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent QB Charlie Batch said he expects to re-sign with the team this offseason and has not received any indication that the team does not want him back.

Footballguys view: Batch is a solid backup QB who has proven capable of stepping in as an emergency starter and performing well.

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  Steelers | Expected to re-sign one of their backup QBs     Wed Jan 9, 12:47 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to re-sign either impending free-agent QB Charlie Batch or QB Byron Leftwich this offseason to be their No. 2 QB.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch will be No. 2 QB     Thu Dec 13, 03:18 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch will be the No. 2 quarterback in Week 15 even though QB Byron Leftwich (ribs) is healthy enough to return.

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  Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger has to prove he's ready    Wed Dec 5, 07:31 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, ribs) is capable of playing in practice this week before the team starts him in Week 14. Tomlin won't have reservations about going with QB Charlie Batch if Roethlisberger isn't ready. Tomlin said Batch will see the majority of first-team repetitions in practice this week.

Footballguys view: The team is moving forward as if Batch is going to start this week. Against the Chargers, even if Roethlisberger plays, the Steelers should dominate with their ground game. That could lead to limited numbers for the passing game.

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  Steelers | Planning around Charlie Batch    Tue Dec 4, 01:30 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said the team is currently planning for Week 14 around QB Charlie Batch.

Footballguys view: It's the best way for the team to approach the situation with Ben Roethlisberger's playing status unclear. Big Ben could be back soon but we'll have to see if he can resume practicing at some point during the week.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch leads comeback    Sun Dec 2, 11:14 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch completed 25 of his 36 pass attempts for 276 yards, one touchdown and one interception in the Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Batch was impressive in the fourth quarter and overtime, engineering a game-tying drive and TD throw to TE Heath Miller, and then setting his team up for the game-winning field goal in overtime.

Footballguys view: Batch led an unbelievably gutsy comebacker with a game that almost as good as his performance against the Browns last week was bad. Ben Roethlisberger might return against the Chargers next week, but if he doesn't the Steelers receivers look like more viable fantasy plays with this Batch.

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  Steelers | Winless against rivals with Ben Roethlisberger out    Fri Nov 30, 10:00 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder) was officially ruled out for the Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens, which is bad news for the visitors. The Steelers are 0-6 against the Ravens when Roethlisberger doesn't start. QB Charlie Batch is 0-2 in his career against the Ravens.

Footballguys view: What's amazing about that stat is that the Ravens have faced the Steelers six times with Roethlisberger on the sidelines. Roethlisberger has only missed 12 games in his career.

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  Ravens | Also preparing for Ben Roethlisberger in Week 13    Thu Nov 29, 09:28 AM

The Baltimore Ravens are not certain who will start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13, so they are preparing for QB Charlie Batch and QB Ben Roethlisberger (rib, shoulder). 'We really don't care who lines up at quarterback,' SS Bernard Pollard said. 'For us, it's a game that's going to be physical. They're going to try to win whoever's under center. If Ben plays, I know what kind of competitor he is. This guy is probably one of the strongest quarterbacks in the National Football League and one of the most competitive, him and Philip Rivers. But when it's all said and done, whoever lines up, lines up. We have our own situation to take care of. We really don't care.'

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  Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger highly unlikely for Week 13     Wed Nov 28, 10:21 AM

A source close to Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (rib, shoulder) said he would be 'shocked' if Roethlisberger played in Week 13 and expects him to miss one more game. QB Charlie Batch is expected to start this week. According to the source, it's not a 'pain tolerance' issue with Roethlisberger; it's a question of how well he can perform with his injuries.

Footballguys view: Bad news for the Steelers here. Without Roethlisberger they'll be starting veteran Charlie Batch at QB. Traveling to Baltimore is always a tough place to play and it will be difficult to recommend any of the Steelers receiving weapons without Big Ben.

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  Steelers | Have confidence in Charlie Batch     Wed Nov 28, 08:39 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he has not lost confidence in QB Charlie Batch despite his poor performance in Week 12. 'Just his body of work, not only that singular performance. Just his body of work, not only through this season on the practice field and in training camp and in preseason settings, but what he's done since he's been here,' Tomlin said. 'He's a capable, veteran guy, one that the guys believe in, one that we know is capable of providing a winning-type performance for us. That didn't occur on Sunday, but he wasn't alone.'

Footballguys view: The Steelers can have confidence in the veteran QB but fantasy owners shouldn't. Downgrade all Steelers skill position players (even the RBs) with Batch under center.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch preparing for another start    Tue Nov 27, 07:51 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch is preparing this week for a second straight start against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. However, QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, ribs), who remains in some amount of pain, threw for the first time Monday, Nov. 26, and will be evaluated the entire week. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger won't play 'unless he shows us he's capable.'

Footballguys view: There's a chance that Roethlisberger could be back this week for an all important game against the Ravens. However, we won't know about the QB situation until later in the week. If Roethlisberger can return to practice then he may be a game time decision for week 13.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch awful in Week 12 start    Sun Nov 25, 08:58 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch completed 20 of his 34 pass attempts for 199 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions in the Week 12 game against the Cleveland Browns.

Footballguys view: Batch was horrendous, which may force the Steelers to ask Ben Roethlisberger to come back next week whether he is ready or not. The Steelers season is slipping away, and no one in their offense is worth starting until Roethlisberger returns.

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  Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger could dress for Week 12     Thu Nov 22, 12:49 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (shoulder, rib) could dress as the emergency quarterback for Week 12; however, for now the team will likely go with QB Brian Hoyer as the backup to QB Charlie Batch.

Footballguys view: Roethlisberger may get back to action soon, but it's not going to be this week. Downgrade all members of the Steelers passing game with Batch under center.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch to start Week 12    Tue Nov 20, 02:10 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that QB Charlie Batch will start in Week 12. Batch has a 5-2 record in subbing for Ben Roethlisberger (ribs) through the years.

Footballguys view: Both Roethlisberger and QB Byron Leftwich (ribs) are out indefinitely because of their rib injuries. Batch is a solid veteran but we're expecting the Steelers to emphasize their ground game more without Roethlisberger.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch likely will start Week 12     Mon Nov 19, 06:25 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch is expected to start at quarterback in Week 12 because of the injuries to QB Ben Roethlisberger (rib, shoulder) and QB Byron Leftwich (ribs, shoulder).

Footballguys view: Batch is a seasoned veteran, but not a QB who will light it up through the air. Downgrade all members of the Steelers passing game until Ben Roethlisberger is back.

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  Steelers | Week 10 Inactives    Mon Nov 12, 07:06 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared WR Antonio Brown, QB Charlie Batch, CB DeMarcus Van Dyke, OT Marcus Gilbert, RB Rashard Mendenhall, LB Stevenson Sylvester, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 10.

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  Steelers | Week 9 Inactives    Sun Nov 4, 03:03 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Alameda Ta'amu, QB Charlie Batch, RB Jonathan Dwyer, OT Marcus Gilbert, RB Rashard Mendenhall, LB Stevenson Sylvester, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 9.

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  Steelers | Week 9 Inactives    Sun Nov 4, 03:02 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Alameda Ta'amu, QB Charlie Batch, RB Jonathan Dwyer, OT Marcus Gilbert, RB Rashard Mendenhall, LB Stevenson Sylvester, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 9.

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  Steelers | Week 8 Inactives    Sun Oct 28, 11:37 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Brandon Johnson, QB Charlie Batch, CB DeMarcus Van Dyke, RB Isaac Redman, OT Marcus Gilbert, RB Rashard Mendenhall, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 8.

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  Steelers | Week week Inactives    Sun Oct 21, 07:03 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared QB Charlie Batch, LB Chris Carter, RB Isaac Redman, OT Marcus Gilbert, C Maurkice Pouncey, RB Rashard Mendenhall, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week week.

Footballguys view: Jonathan Dwyer gets the start for the Steelers at running back tonight.

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  Steelers | Week 6 Inactives    Thu Oct 11, 07:07 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Adrian Robinson, DL Alameda Ta'amu, QB Charlie Batch, RB Jonathan Dwyer, OG Kelvin Beachum, LB LaMarr Woodley, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 6.

Footballguys view: Without Woodley and Polamalu, the Steelers defense doesn't seem so fearsome. Matt Hasselbeck could have some success throwing to Kenny Britt and company tonight.

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  Steelers | Week 5 Inactives    Sun Oct 7, 11:41 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Adrian Robinson, DL Alameda Ta'amu, LB Brandon Johnson, QB Charlie Batch, RB Jonathan Dwyer, OG Kelvin Beachum, CB Robert Golden inactive for Week 5.

Footballguys view: With Rashard Mendenhall back, Dwyer isn't needed while he is battling turf toe.

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  Steelers | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 23, 03:28 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Alameda Ta'amu, QB Charlie Batch, LB James Harrison, OT Mike X. Adams, RB Rashard Mendenhall, LB Stevenson Sylvester, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 3.

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  Steelers | Week 3 Inactives    Sun Sep 23, 03:07 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared LB Adrian Robinson, QB Charlie Batch, LB James Harrison, OT Mike X. Adams, RB Rashard Mendenhall, LB Stevenson Sylvester, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 3.

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  Steelers | Week 2 Inactives    Sun Sep 16, 03:04 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Alameda Ta'amu, QB Charlie Batch, LB James Harrison, OG Kelvin Beachum, RB Rashard Mendenhall, LB Stevenson Sylvester, SS Troy Polamalu inactive for Week 2.

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  Steelers | Week 1 Inactives    Sun Sep 9, 07:10 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Alameda Ta'amu, QB Charlie Batch, LB James Harrison, OG Kelvin Beachum, RB Rashard Mendenhall, FS Ryan Clark, LB Stevenson Sylvester inactive for Week 1.

Footballguys view: Harrison's absence will make life easier for Peyton Manning. Mendenhall won't be ready to make a big contribution for at least a few more weeks.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch on the bubble     Thu Aug 30, 10:18 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch is in jeopardy of not making the final roster.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch will play a lot Thursday    Wed Aug 29, 05:35 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said QB Charlie Batch will receive significant playing time in the final preseason game Thursday, Aug. 30.

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  Steelers | QB rotation set for third preseason game    Thu Aug 23, 01:22 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will receive the most snaps during the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25. QBs Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch will also play in the game, but QB Jerrod Johnson will sit out the game.

Footballguys view: Week three of the preseason is essentially a dress rehearsal for the regular season. The Steelers are unlikely to keep four QBs, but Johnson could help his chances of making the practice squad with a strong performance in week four.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch will be No. 2 QB in preseason game    Sun Aug 19, 01:05 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch will replace QB Ben Roethlisberger in the second preseason game Saturday, Aug. 19, after sitting out the first preseason game. QB Byron Leftwich will sit out the game after playing in the first preseason game.

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  Steelers | Byron Leftwich listed as No. 2 QB    Mon Aug 6, 01:59 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Byron Leftwich is listed as the No. 2 quarterback over QB Charlie Batch on the first depth chart of the preseason.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch re-signed     Mon Apr 16, 12:50 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Monday, April 16, they have re-signed free-agent QB Charlie Batch to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Batch will continue to give them veteran insurance behind Ben Roethlisberger. He'll compete with Troy Smith for the primary backup job.

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  Steelers | Three FAs could return    Mon Mar 26, 02:09 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in re-signing QBs Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch as well as RB Mewelde Moore this offseason.

Footballguys view: With Dennis Dixon moving on we think both Batch and Leftwich will return. Moore could help fill the void left by starting RB Rashard Mendenhall. A knee injury suffered at the end of last year may force Mendenhall to begin the 2012 season on the PUP list.

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  Steelers | Byron Leftwich, Charlie Batch could return    Thu Feb 23, 04:27 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said there is a chance the team re-signs impending free-agent QBs Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch this offseason.

Footballguys view: Dennis Dixon is likely going to move on in free agency where he can compete for playing time. A team like Denver could be interested in adding him as a backup behind Tim Tebow.

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  Steelers | Two free agents not expected to return    Fri Feb 10, 01:32 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent QB Charlie Batch and OT Max Starks this offseason.

Footballguys view: The Steelers should lose both Batch and Dennis Dixon this year in free agency. Byron Leftwich will continue to be the primary backup behind Ben Roethlisberger provided he can stay healthy.

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  Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger plans to play    Thu Dec 29, 06:05 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) practiced for the second straight day Thursday, Dec. 29, and wants to play in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns. 'As long as I can deal with pain, I'll be out there,' Roethlisberger said. 'I don't want to let the guys down, so I'll do what I can to be out there.' Offensive coordinator Bruce Arians is 'much more' confident in Roethlisberger starting after seeing him practice Thursday. QB Charlie Batch will start if Roethlisberger doesn't go.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch has solid outing    Sat Dec 24, 04:58 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch went 15-for-22 for 208 yards and one interception against the St. Louis Rams in Week 16.

Footballguys view: Batch is an ideal game manager, play it safe backup QB. The Steelers are assure of the five seed at worst, but if the Bengals can knock off the Ravens next week in pursuit of a playoff spot of their own, the team could still win the division.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch to start    Fri Dec 23, 02:04 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch will start Week 16 in place of injured QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle).

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  Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger will be game-time decision    Thu Dec 22, 04:22 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) will be a game-time decision against the St. Louis Rams in Week 16.

Footballguys view: We would be shocked if Roethlisberger is under center against the Rams. Expect veteran Charlie Batch to start for the Steelers on Saturday.

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  Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger expected to start    Mon Dec 19, 07:05 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) is expected to start against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15 Monday, Dec. 19, barring an unforeseen setback. QB Charlie Batch wills start if Roethlisberger is ruled out.

Footballguys view: Roethlisberger is a boom/bust play and if you waited this long, obviously you are playing him. He has played well in the past when he has been banged up, so his owners + those of Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown have hope.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch may get nod Week 15    Thu Dec 15, 03:26 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said QB Charlie Batch will start in Week 15 if QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) is not able to play.

Footballguys view: The Steelers have a very tough matchup against the 49ers on Monday night. We'll see if Roethlisberger can practice on Friday, but his playing status as of right now is very much in doubt.

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  Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger has Grade 1 sprain    Mon Dec 12, 04:42 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (ankle) is dealing with a Grade 1 sprain of his left ankle, which is the least severe sprain. QB Charlie Batch will start in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers if Roethlisberger is unable to play.

Footballguys view: Roethlisberger should play on Monday night, although his matchup makes it hard to want to start him.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch to be No. 2 QB    Fri Sep 2, 02:14 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch will be the primary backup quarterback entering the regular season.

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  Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger to sit out preseason game    Wed Aug 31, 01:29 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will not play in the final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 1. Charlie Batch will start the game.

Footballguys view: Not a surprise here. The team wants to keep him fresh (and injury free) for the start of the regular season. Most starters across the NFL won't play - or will play very little - in the final week of the preseason.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch likely the No. 2 QB     Tue Aug 30, 10:51 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch is the likely candidate to be the team's backup quarterback following the injury to QB Byron Leftwich (arm). Head coach Mike Tomlin said Monday, Aug. 29, that a final determination on the new backup will not be made until after the final preseason game. Tomlin gave QB Ben Roethlisberger a day off practice Monday, Aug. 29, and split the repetitions between Batch and QB Dennis Dixon.

Footballguys view: Batch is the savvy veteran who won't give a game away with mistakes and poor throws. With the new rules for third-string QBs the Steelers could still bring Dixon on and off the field at their leisure as a subpackage QB if they want.

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  Steelers | Undecided about No. 2 QB    Mon Aug 29, 05:13 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he will not decide whether QB Charlie Batch and QB Dennis Dixon will be the No. 2 quarterback until after the final preseason game.

Footballguys view: The Steelers like the athleticism of Dixon, but his play as a passer is inconsistent. Batch is a savvy veteran who could fill in as the starter adequately if called upon. With the new third QB rule the team could put Dixon there and still use him in Wildcat packages.

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  Steelers | Charlie Batch, Dennis Dixon fighting for backup job    Sat Aug 27, 11:40 PM

Following a serious injury to Pittsburgh Steelers QB Byron Leftwich (arm), QBs Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon are now fighting for the primary backup job to starter QB Ben Roethlisberger. The two had been competing for the third and final spot on the depth chart at the position.

Footballguys view: Don't expect the Steelers to trade Dixon away now with the injury to Byron Leftwich.

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