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Steelers | Roethlisberger struggles Week 10 Sun Nov 15, 05:42 PM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was 20-for-40 for 174 yards with an interception Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
| Our view: The Bengals zone coverage schemes and high motor defensive line forced Roethlisberger out of rhythm all day long. Roethlisberger narrowly avoided two more interceptions and had a number of passes go off his receivers' fingers. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger had success throwing against Bailey in Week 9 Tue Nov 10, 11:18 AM
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger completed all six of his targeted passes to WR Santonio Holmes for 93 yards in Week 9, despite Denver Broncos CB Champ Bailey shadowing Holmes during the game. 'We didn't come into this game saying we have to throw away from Champ,' Roethlisberger said. 'We just have to be aware of where he's at.'
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Steelers | Big Ben throws three TD passes Week 9 Tue Nov 10, 12:42 AM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was 21-for-29 for 233 yards with three touchdown passes and an interception Week 9 against the Denver Broncos.
| Our view: Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense was completely held in check in the first half, but a little dose of the no huddle and better offensive line and running game play broke things open in the second half, and just about everything the Steelers did on offense worked. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger put up decent performance Week 7 Sun Oct 25, 10:24 PM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger went 14-for-26 for 175 yards and one touchdown in Week 7.
| Our view: If it wasn't for a strong late first half drive that was capped with back to back long passes to Mike Wallace, Roethlisberger would have done almost nothing against the Vikings. Just when he was looking like a trustworthy everyweek start, Roethlisberger has made us reconsider whether he is truly a plug and play starting fantasy QB. |
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Steelers | Judge refuses to dismiss case against Roethlisberger Fri Oct 23, 11:07 AM
Scott Sonner, of The Associated Press, reports a Nevada judge denied a motion to dismiss the lawsuit accusing Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger of rape in Nevada.
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Steelers | Roethlisberger throws for over 400 yards in Week 6 Sun Oct 18, 06:07 PM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger went 23-for-35 for 417 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 6. It was his second career 400-yard passing performance.
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Steelers | Roethlisberger seeks damages from accuser Fri Oct 16, 09:53 PM
Scott Sonner, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is seeking unspecified counter damages from a woman he says falsely accused him of raping her in what his lawyer describes as a plan she hatched to seduce Roethlisberger in his casino-hotel room. The woman alleged in a civil suit in July that Roethlisberger sexually assaulter her in July 2008 after he lured her there under the false pretense of needing his television repaired. John Echeverria, Roethlisberger's lawyer, said in a response to the lawsuit filed this week that the woman made up the story.
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Steelers | Big Ben throws three touchdowns Week 5 Sun Oct 11, 05:01 PM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was 23-for-30 for 277 yards with a season-high three touchdown passes and an interception Week 5.
| Our view: Roethlisberger also threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, but he was accurate and efficient in a game that was surprisingly close. |
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Steelers | Big Ben throws for 333 yards Week 4 Mon Oct 5, 02:21 AM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was 26-for-33 for 333 yards with two touchdowns Week 4 against the San Diego Chargers.
| Our view: Roethlisberger was flawlessly running the passing offense, both as a pocket passer, and with his patented ability to escape pressure. He's an every week starting fantasy QB at this point. |
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Steelers | Big Ben throws for 276 yards Week 3 Mon Sep 28, 02:24 AM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was 22-for-31 for 276 yards with a touchdown pass and an interception Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals. He also ran for a one-yard touchdown. The Steelers lost 23-20 to the Bengals, marking the first time Roethlisbeger has lost as a Steelers quarterback in Ohio. He had been 11-0 in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
| Our view: It was a good day for fantasy owners that started Ben Roethlisberger, but a bad day for Steelers fans. Once again Big Ben's touchdown pass came on a broken play where he scrambled around and found Willie Parker wide open on the sideline. It was signature Roethlisberger, and it's that type of play that makes him one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the NFL. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger solid Week 2 Sun Sep 20, 10:51 PM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was 23-for-35 for 221 yards with a touchdown and an interception during the team's Week 2 game against the Chicago Bears. Roethlisberger also had a two-yard run for a touchdown.
| Our view: Roethlisberger could have had close to 300 yards if it weren't for some slips and drops by Santonio Holmes. He's looking he'll be a QB1 for the rest of the year in a Steelers offense that is becoming increasingly reliant on the pass to move the ball. |
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Steelers | Tempted to use the no huddle more often Fri Sep 18, 11:00 AM
Ed Bouchette, from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, reports that Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the rest of his offense are so comfortable in the no-huddle that most of the offense now can be used with it. "That package has tripled in size now, and it's damn near the whole offense," Arians said. "It's evolved to where he can almost use 80 percent of the playbook in it, and he's gotten very proficient at it."
| Our view: The Steelers aren't going to abandon the ground game, but it's clear that this team is very comfortable running the no huddle offense. The Steelers offensive was having trouble opening up rushing lanes for Willie Parker in week one, but looked good when the offense was pass-heavy. Fantasy owners who drafted Roethlisberger as a fantasy backup could find several weeks where he makes for a solid starting option. |
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Steelers | Bettis critical of former team Fri Sep 18, 10:29 AM
Ron Cook, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports retired RB Jerome Bettis was critical of his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, in particular the running backs. 'Willie Parker: I haven't seen much from him,' Bettis wrote in a column for SI.com. 'Rashard Mendenhall: I haven't really seen him, period ...The running back I like least on that team is Frank Summers, the rookie fullback. He doesn't seem to understand what's going on. He's missing plenty of blocks.' Bettis was also critical of the offensive line. 'They have no continuity. On top of not being able to protect Ben Roethlisberger, they're letting running backs get hit before they reach the line of scrimmage ... The problem isn't anything new, and I blame the coaching staff for not addressing the line in the offseason ... Pittsburgh can't repeat with the line playing like this.'
| Our view: Bettis was asked about the comments later, and said that he didn't say anything that everybody doesn't already know. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger throws for 363 yards Week 1 Fri Sep 11, 12:30 AM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger was 33-for-43 for 363 yards with a touchdown pass during the team's Week 1 game.
| Our view: Roethlisberger took apart the Titans defense as long as he had time to throw, completing 12 straight passes to end the game. The strength of the Steelers offense is clearly their passing game, so Roethlisberger could end up being a huge value to those who took him in the mid to late rounds this year. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger rejects settlement Wed Sep 9, 10:57 PM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has rejected a settlement offer by a former Nevada casino worker who claims she was sexually assaulted by Roethlisberger. Attorney David Cornwell said the woman's offer is bizarre. Cornwell says the proposal insults women who have legitimately suffered from sexual misconduct.
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Steelers | Roethlisberger's accuser willing to settle lawsuit Wed Sep 9, 12:25 AM
Dan Majors, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the woman who has accused Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault has offered to settle a civil lawsuit against him if he admits he assaulted her. It is one of three conditions attorneys for the woman outline in a letter they submitted to a Nevada court offering to settle the matter. Roethlisberger must also deliver to the woman a letter of apology withdrawing "the false statements and allegations that he and his agents have made about her." The third condition is he must donate $100,000 to the Committee to Aid Abused Women in Reno, Nev., "or a similar entity designated by the plaintiff." The filing and the letter from the plaintiff indicate the admission and apology must be made "within five days," but do not make clear on what date that deadline will expire.
| Our view: If this lawsuit is a distraction for Roethlisberger, you can't tell it from the way he played in the preseason. |
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Steelers | No problems for Big Ben Sun Aug 30, 03:05 AM
Ron Cook, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports it is clear Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (Achilles') has healed from his previous foot injury. Roethlisberger was sharp throwing the football Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Steelers | No problems for Big Ben Sat Aug 29, 10:57 PM
NFL.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (foot) didn't show any problems with his previously injured foot Saturday, Aug. 29. He hit 15-of-19 passes for 168 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions during his time on the field against the Buffalo Bills.
| Our view: Roethlisberger is safe to draft as your boring QB2 as about the 15th QB off the board, but we don't think this is a winning backup QB strategy. |
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Steelers | Seven defendants move to have case dismissed Thu Aug 27, 01:06 AM
Dan Majors, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports attorneys representing seven of the eight Harrah's Lake Tahoe employees named as defendants in the sexual-assault case involving Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger have filed a motion to dismiss the case. Roethlisberger and the eighth Harrah's defendant made a similar request nearly two weeks ago. The filing includes a point-by-point rebuttal of many of the claims made in the plaintiff's lawsuit, concluding that "it appears to be more of a screenplay than a legal pleading."
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Steelers | Roethlisberger says foot is coming along Thu Aug 27, 12:30 AM
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (foot) said Wednesday, Aug. 26, that his right foot is "not 100 percent, but it's coming along." It is not know how much Roethlisberger will play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29. "It's more along the lines of how you feel when you are out there. It's one of those things where you say to coach I need another one or I feel good. We'll kind of see how the flow of the game goes," added Roethlisberger.
| Our view: Two weeks should be enough for Roethlisberger to completely heal by the time the season opener vs. the Titans rolls around, but he is a QB that relies on mobility to make plays more often than he hangs in the pocket. We'll certainly be watching that right foot closely the first few times Big Ben scrambles against the Titans on September 10th. |
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Steelers | Big Ben's attorneys will seek sanctions Wed Aug 26, 12:57 AM
Michael Hasch, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports attorneys for Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger have notified the attorney for the woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Roethlisberger that they intend to seek sanctions against him for the "frivolous" lawsuite filed against the quarterback. The attorneys notified Reno attorney Calvin Dunlap Tuesday, Aug. 25, that he has 21 days to rectify what they call factual errors in the lawsuit before they seek sanctions against him. The proposed motion states, "Roethlisberger respectfully requests that the fabricators of a scheme masquerading as a lawsuit, designed to harass and embarrass him ... be subject to Rule 11 sanctions."
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Steelers | Roethlisberger to play without limitation Saturday Tue Aug 25, 06:02 PM
The Associated Press reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said QB Ben Roethlisberger (Achilles') will play without any limitations in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
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Steelers | Do not expect to sign another QB Tue Aug 25, 02:34 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to sign another quarterback with QBs Ben Roethlisberger (Achilles') and Dennis Dixon (shoulder) ailing. Dixon did not practice Tuesday, Aug. 25, because of his separated shoulder.
| Our view: The Steelers must not be too concerned with Ben Roethlisberger's injury if they don't plan on bringing in a veteran while Dennis Dixon is out. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger practicing Tuesday Tue Aug 25, 02:34 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (Achilles') went through drills in pads and a helmet Tuesday, Aug. 25. Head coach Mike Tomlin said Roethlisberger is expected to be fine.
| Our view: Roethlisberger's achilles scare ended up being a false alarm. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger still limping Sat Aug 22, 06:31 PM
Updating a previous report, Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (Achilles') was on the field before the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22, wearing tennis shoes and walking with a limp.
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Steelers | Roethlisberger not playing Saturday Sat Aug 22, 06:13 PM
Jason La Canfora, of NFL Network, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (Achilles') will not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Steelers | Roethlisberger not expected to play Saturday Sat Aug 22, 10:49 AM
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (Achilles') will probably not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22.
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Steelers | Roethlisberger was to be re-examined Friday Fri Aug 21, 03:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Ed Werder, of ESPN.com, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (Achilles') was expected to be re-examined Friday, Aug. 21, after injuring his Achilles' tendon during practice Thursday, Aug. 20. The initial medical exam revealed no significant damage, according to a source.
| Our view: Roethlisberger shouldn't have any lingering effects when the season starts, but we've probably seen him for the last time this preseason. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger travels with team for preseason game Fri Aug 21, 03:45 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (foot) traveled with the team for their preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. It is not known if Roethlisberger will play in the game.
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Steelers | Roethlisberger's injury not serious Thu Aug 20, 08:14 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger's (foot) injury is not serious. Schefter was told that Roethlisberger is fine and just had the back of his foot stepped on.
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Steelers | Tomlin says Roethlisberger will be fine Thu Aug 20, 05:56 PM
Updating a previous report, Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said QB Ben Roethlisberger (foot) will be fine after having his foot stepped on during practice Thursday, Aug. 20. Roethlisberger may not play in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22.
| Our view: Steelers fans can breathe a sigh of relief here. Charlie Batch is a good backup quarterback, but it would near impossible to contend for another Super Bowl with Big Ben out of the lineup. Big Ben watched practice from the sidelines, and the initial feeling is that this ankle injury is not serious. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger injured Thursday Thu Aug 20, 05:13 PM
Scott Brown, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (undisclosed) appeared to have injured his right ankle or foot during practice Thursday, Aug. 20. He was looked at by the trainers and had ice on the back of his foot. He was limping noticeably after the injury.
| Our view: Practice is still going on, so we hope to hear from the Steelers about this injury soon. |
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Steelers | Attorney believes e-mails absolve Roethlisberger Thu Aug 20, 02:16 AM
ESPN.com reports a former Nevada casino worker who accused Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger of rape in a civil lawsuit should drop the case because her own e-mails and text messages prove she wasn't assaulted, according to Roethlisberger's attorney. Roethlisberger's attorney, W. David Cornwell said that the accuser, Andre McNulty, "should abandon her lawsuit immediately and admit that Ben Roethlisberger did not rape her." Cornwell added, "We believe that [the woman's] own words directly refute the scurrilous allegations made in her complaint." Cornwell would not say how he obtained the e-mails and texts, but said he has a "good faith basis" to believe they are legitimate.
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Steelers | Big Ben ready to go Tue Aug 18, 08:53 PM
Ed Bouchette, of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said his throwing arm feels good. He mentioned early in training camp that his arm wasn't where he wanted it to be, but it is back to where it needs to be. He said the team's offense needs to improve this year so they aren't forced to rely on their defense as much.
| Our view: A lot of QBs go through a dead arm period at the beginning of training camp, so this isn't unusual. |
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Steelers | Motion for dismissal filed in Roethlisberger lawsuit Tue Aug 18, 07:52 PM
The Associated Press reports that Stacy Dingman, a former director of hotels at Harrah's and one of the nine named defendants in the lawsuit alleging that Roethlisberger raped an employee of the hotel in July 2008.
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Steelers | Working hard on pass protection Sun Aug 9, 09:24 PM
James Walker, from ESPN.com, reports Pittsburgh is putting a lot of work into pass protection from the running backs as a way to improve overall blocking for the quarterback.
| Our view: Ben Roethlisberger was sacked 46 times last year and the team won't be the same if Big Ben is knocked out due to injury. Some of Big Ben's best plays come from improvisation, but we're sure he'd like some added protection this year. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger accuser fantasized about having his baby Sat Aug 8, 09:48 AM
Jason Cato, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Nevada casino host accusing Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger of rape once bragged about having consensual sex with him and later fantasized that she could have a 'little Roethlisberger,' according to court documents filed in Reno late Friday, Aug. 7. 'When (she) told me about her encounter with Mr. Roethlisberger she appeared happy and was boastful about what happened,' Angela Antonetti, a former co-worker of Roethlisberger's accuser at the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino, wrote in an eight-page affidavit.
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Steelers | Two sit out afternoon practice Wednesday Thu Aug 6, 01:47 AM
Ed Bouchette and Chuck Finder, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger and DE Travis Kirschke rested during the team's afternoon practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Steelers | Roethlisberger says arm not at full strength yet Mon Aug 3, 06:58 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has been throwing interceptions early on during training camp because his arm is not as strong as it is during the regular season.
| Our view: Big Ben said it takes the first week of training camp to get where his arm should be. The Steelers know that Roethlisberger isn't exactly known as a great practice player, but when the game is on the line there is no better improvisational quarterback in the league. |
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Steelers | Not worried about Big Ben Sat Aug 1, 04:03 AM
Ed Bouchette, of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said he does not have any worries about the mindset of QB Ben Roethlisberger, who is dealing with a civil suit against him off the field.
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Steelers | Big Ben relaxed in public appearance with Shaq Diesel Sat Jul 25, 12:38 PM
The Associated Press is reporting Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a warm reception from Pittsburgh Steelers fans in his first public appearance since being named in a civil lawsuit by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her. Filming the first episode of Shaquille O'Neal's reality TV show, Roethlisberger kept things lighthearted and didn't discuss the allegations.
| Our view: Both T.O. and Shaq have reality shows and we guarantee they'll be more entertaining than anything Bret Michaels does. |
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Steelers | Schefter: 'Things look very good for Ben' Fri Jul 24, 05:36 PM
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports on his Twitter feed that "Let's just say that sometimes there are things you hear and know, and the things I'm hearing and knowing look very good for Ben." He also said, "(ESPN's) decision on how to handle Big Ben story will be proven 100% correct.
| Our view: Schefter made sure to say his defense of ESPN was not because he worked for them. Schefter is about as connected as anyone in the business, so we have to give his words a good amount of weight. We still think that regardless of the eventual outcome, if this case hits discovery and lasts into the regular season, it will be a distraction for Roethlisberger. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger says he will fight allegations Thu Jul 23, 02:24 PM
Jonathan D. Silver, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger denied allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman who is currently suing him in a civil case. Roethlisberger said he is ready to fight the allegations to protect his family and his reputation. He said he will remain focused on the Steelers and will not discuss the case in the future.
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Steelers | Criminal probe unlikely in Roethlisberger rape claim Wed Jul 22, 07:46 PM
The Associated Press reports that a criminal investigation into the incident that the current civil charges filed against Pittsburgh QB Ben Roethlisberger stemmed from is unlikely unless the victim files a complaint.
| Our view: This will continue to be a distraction for Roethlisberger until it is resolved no matter what he says to the media. |
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Steelers | Goodell to look into Roethlisberger civil suit Wed Jul 22, 01:28 AM
Continuing an ongoing storyline, NFL.com reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he will be looking into the allegations against Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger. 'I don't know enough of the details, but it's a civil lawsuit, it's something that we obviously will look into,' Goodell said. 'I've been in touch with the Steelers about it.' Roethlisberger's lawyer has denied Roethlisberger has sexually assaulted anyone.
| Our view: We wouldn't expect any league discipline unless Roethlisberger loses the civil lawsuit, or possibly if he settles with his accuser. |
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Steelers | Nevada DA's offices confirm no criminal complaint against Roethlisberger Tue Jul 21, 07:53 PM
Jonathan D. Silver, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports that an administrative assistant for the Washoe County DA and the Douglas County Sheriff confirmed that no criminal complaint had been filed against Ben Roethlisberger.
| Our view: This does not definitely mean that Roethlisberger's accuser's charges are baseless, but that is definitely the impression Roethlisberger's attorney wants to create. Stay tuned. |
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Steelers | No record that Roethlisberger's accuser filed criminal charges Tue Jul 21, 07:44 PM
Gregg Rosenthal, of Profootballtalk.com, reports that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger's attorney David Cornwell said "the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct" in the civil suit filed against him. Rosenthal said they could find no public record of a criminal complaint, but also that police said that they could not comment on a case if it was still open. Rosenthal writes, "The absence of public information regarding any criminal complaint from McNulty (the accuser) doesn't guarantee such a complaint doesn't exist. And its possible a complaint could be filed in the future.
| Our view: Speculation continues to swirl that the charges are baseless, but even if they are, this is a massive distraction for Roethlisberger. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger denies civil allegations of sexual assault Mon Jul 20, 10:18 PM
Mike Florio, of Profootballtalk.com, reports that Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of one civil count of assault, one civil count of sexual assault and battery, one civil count of false imprisonment, one civil count of false pretenses, one civil count of fraud, and one civil count of intentional infliction of emotional distress by a Harrah's employee in Nevada.
| Our view: Roethlisberger's attorney said "Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone." Now that this complaint has gone public, it will surely be tried in the media first. It is yet to seen if the lawsuit will spawn a criminal investigation. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger able to practice Thursday Thu Jun 4, 12:40 PM
Updating a previous report, Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) wore a black wrap around his knee during practice Thursday, June 4, but that was the only evidence of any type of injury.
| Our view: Roethlisberger was able to stretch with his teammates before practice and work with the first-team offense. Neither head coach Mike Tomlin nor Roethlisberger would comment on what happened to the quarterback's knee. The injury occurred when Roethlisberger and Willie Parker banged knees in practice. |
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Steelers | Roethlisberger injures knee Wednesday Wed Jun 3, 01:58 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (knee) tweaked his knee during practice Wednesday, June 3.
| Our view: He was limping heavily but it did not appear to be a serious injury. Head coach Mike Tomlin declined to discuss the injury. Big Ben needs to stay healthy if the Steelers want to defend their title. Byron Leftwich is now in Tampa Bay, so the #2 QB in Pittsburgh is Charlie Batch. The Steelers could win a few games with Batch calling the signals, but would have a hard time making a serious run in the playoffs without Roethlisberger. |
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