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An argument for Charlie Batch playing against the Niners

Found December 20, 2011 on Steelers Depot: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Charlie Batch,  Ben Roethlisberger
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Steelers

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There is absolutely no doubt that Ben Roethlisberger is a champion in his heart and that he wanted to lead his team to a win against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football on ESPN regardless of not being 100 percent. The thing about his high ankle sprain is that it is going to take time to heal...and Ben's 10 day layoff clearly wasn't enough time. That isn't to take anything away from Roethlisberger's play Monday, but it does leave questions open about whether or not the Steelers should have convinced Ben that Charlie Batch should take the field at quarterback. Tomlin defended Read more [...]
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