Tim for Big Ben; Offense to Lead the Charge

When people think of the elite quarterbacks in the league, they think of names like Rodgers, Brady, Brees and Stafford.  They see 5000 yard seasons and 40+ touchdowns leading explosive offensives with impressive arm strength and pinpoint accuracy. What often gets overlooked is how poor their own defenses are in the rankings.  What do Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Drew Brees and Matthew Stafford all have in common? Their team defenses are ranked 32nd, 31st, 24th, and 23rd in total defense, respectively.  Despite these deficiencies, these four quarterbacks combine to own five Super Bowl rings and three MVP awards.  They are the epitome of team leaders.That is the next step for Ben Roethlisberger.For decades, the Pittsburgh Steelers have defined championship teams by the strength of their defense.  When you ask someone what their first thoughts are when they think of the Steelers -aside from rivalry-fueled vulgarity- the first word is usually defense.  The franchise became ignited with a d...