Fix the Franchise: Pittsburgh Steelers edition

Posted: March 25, 2010

If I were in charge of the Pittsburgh Steelers I would have had enough of QB Ben Rothlisberger and his antics. For me no mater of quilt or innocence will take away the fact that he is totally immature, reportedly rude to Steelers fans, and unaware that prima donna NFL players are rapidly falling out of style. At this point, with Big Ben facing a suspension and no real backup behind him I would consider doing something drastic. That might sound harsh, but how many off seasons will Ben’s behavior be an issue in?

Right now I would be on the phone with the Philadelphia Eagles seeing what they wanted for QB Donovan McNabb. If the price was my 18th pick in the first round, I would have to seriously consider making that deal. The Eagles are reportedly asking for at least a top 42 pick. That seems to mean that with the 18th pick McNabb would be in play. Of course making that move is only good for the short term, and I would be looking to draft a QB in next year’s draft or possibly in the later rounds of the 2010 draft.

After I had settled the Ben problem I would seriously consider a move against head coach Mike Tomlin. In my mind he takes too many unnecessary risks. I also doubt his ability to keep the players in line. I might not fire him outright, but he would be served notice that the status quo is unacceptable.

I then would spend the 2010 draft addressing very specific potions on the roster. Being a somewhat solid team, I could afford to take a best player available plan into this draft. I would also be on the phone to the Oakland Raiders asking about Ben for the 8th overall pick in the 2010 draft. If the Raiders offered me the 8th overall pick and CB Nnamdi Asomugha for Big Ben that deal would get done immediately.

By Joshua Lobdell

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9 Archived Responses to “ Fix the Franchise: Pittsburgh Steelers edition ”

Art Rooney
Mar 26, 2010

This is why you are an idiot writing an article about my franchise and not the real owner. You would get rid of a two-time, superbowl winning quarterback for one that has never won a superbowl? You also would get rid of a coach that has won a superbowl because he takes risks? Taking risks is how you win games especially in a little with so much parity! To separate yourself and get to the point that you can win against dominant teams in the AFC like New England and Indy and now the Ravens you must gamble on occasion. Listen young, idiotic, column writer…stick to these posts and let the real operating, thinking and managing of the Franchise to those of us who know what we are doing. Afterall, our decisions have ensured the most superbowl wins and appearances in the entire NFL. Hows that for Image and Risk.
Steelerschic
Mar 26, 2010

There is no way Ben is quilty LOL.

On a serious note, I’m very glad that the organization is run by people who know what they are doing…and not people like you, who have their heads stuck up their asses.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2010

And that’s why you write a blog and have no business in the NFL nor the steelers
tony
Mar 26, 2010

Dude this is the most ignorant piece of trash article i have ever heard. Because jerome bettis had sexual assult ALLEGATION is the early 2000′s would you want to get rid of the face of the franchise? and Rude to steelers fans?!!!! not a chance he is a true and blue pittsburgh great and despite a couple of problems off the field. You need to erase this junk and go back to the ravens sidelines. Fix the steelers franchise please…….
tony
Mar 26, 2010

You obviously helped write this because if your sugesting to get rid of the face of our franchise for a overated big mouth QB you better join this writer for a cocktail in baltimore
tony
Mar 26, 2010

Im so glad the real steeler nation isnt as dumb as this douche
tony
Mar 26, 2010

Thank you so much i am so glad steeler nation is stronger than ever
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2010

There’s always issues to be had during off season times. It just so happens that the Steelers are having the problems right now. As far as I am concerned, taking risks is what you do in a business, not just the NFL. Fact of the matter is if people do not take risks, there’s not going to be any returns (i.e a Super Bowl). I do agree with the main post that the off season issues should arise some disciplinary action, even if it’s just probation for the team, but trading/firing people who are as skilled and will likely be there for an extensive amount of time is just unorthodox. You talk about Ben not being good with the fans? I’ll be the first to tell you if I walked up to him and asked for his autograph and he turned me down, I would not be pissed at him under any circumstance. I mean, if you were famous and always having people up your ass all the time wouldn’t you eventually say no to some just to have some downtime to yourself? That’s where most of the bickering started from then the allegations started, giving the cry babies the potential to flame Ben and they did just that.
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2010

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