Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp Outlook: The Offensive Backfield

This is the sixth and final article in a series exploring each position and the battles going on in Pittsburgh Steelers training camp and the preseason. Today we look at the quarterbacks and running backs.   Quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger returns for a chance to win his third Super Bowl title in six seasons, putting him in the same league with the likes of Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, and Tom Brady. Roethlisberger has the size, skill, mindset, and other intangibles that go into making a great quarterback. Big Ben has been spot on in the preseason and barring any unforeseen injuries, should have another stellar campaign. Backup Charlie Batch returns from a season-ending injury in 2008, bringing leadership and experience to the role. Having a veteran like Batch, who knows the offense inside-out, makes things easier for any coach. Batch is entrenched as the No. 2 signal caller. Dennis Dixon is slowly developing into an effective pro-style quarterback after years in ...