Ben is throwing now, but Batch will start against the Ravens

[Hawaii 5-0]

Ben throws; Batch still to start

Posted by Teresa Varley on November 27, 2012

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin was able to deliver some good news on the injury front this week, with some players who have been battling injuries working their way back to playing.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw the ball on Monday and Tomlin said he “Will take steps towards playing this week. We’ll leave the door open.” In addition Byron Leftwich threw some on Monday, but Tomlin made it clear that Charlie Batch is the starting quarterback at this point for Sunday’s game against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

“Right now Charlie Batch is our quarterback,” said Tomlin. “We are working offensively to put together a plan to complement his strengths. That is our plan until otherwise. These guys will participate in some form or fashion. We’ll let that participation or the result of the participation guide us in terms of their availability as we push to the later part of the week and see where those guys are a little later in the week. As we sit here today we are doing so with Charlie Batch being our quarterback.”

Receiver Antonio Brown is going to practice and at this point is scheduled to play against the Ravens. In addition, safety Troy Polamalu is expected to practice this week and could play on Sunday. Tackle Willie Colon, who missed the Browns game, is improving and has a “strong chance” of playing.

Tackle Mike Adams has been ruled out for Sunday with an ankle injury, and will be replaced by fellow rookie Kelvin Beachum.

http://blog.steelers.com/2012/11/27/...till-to-start/

[Killer]

Uncle Charlie won't last the half - I'll be interested to see Hoyer play.

[steelfury02]

did you see they listed Wallace OR Sanders as starter opposite Brown. Seems to me that Tomlin is seeing some of the things Steeler Nation has witnessed this season from Mike Wallace.

[steelax04]

Originally Posted by Terminator

I look forward to him maiming Flacco's stupid face.

Best quote I've read in a long time.

[steelax04]

Originally Posted by Killer

Uncle Charlie won't last the half - I'll be interested to see Hoyer play.

If Charlie struggles in the first half (even without an injury), I would love to see some new blood in there.

[Ravens1]

[QUOTE=steelax04;1054945]Best quote I've read in a long time.[/QUOW

Week 13 Power Rankings - Ravens 4 Steelers????MIA

[steelfury02]

[QUOTE=Ravens1;1054948]

Originally Posted by steelax04

Best quote I've read in a long time.[/QUOW

Week 13 Power Rankings - Ravens 4 Steelers????MIA

I love it.

[SteelersCanada]

The Ravens are the worst 9-2 team I think I've ever seen. I legitimately can't wait until we see them in the playoffs. The thought of going into M&T Bank and ripping the fucking roof off that place and embarrassing the Ravens in their home makes my eyes water with joy.

[steelfury02]

Originally Posted by SteelersCanada

The Ravens are the worst 9-2 team I think I've ever seen. I legitimately can't wait until we see them in the playoffs. The thought of going into M&T Bank and ripping the fucking roof off that place and embarrassing the Ravens in their home makes my eyes water with joy.

this X1000.

Wait for it, Ravens1 aka Mr. Poopy Pants is gonna rain down on this thread any second - I can almost smell the new purple camo pants smell

[steelerchad]

Originally Posted by Fire Arians

brown back in the lineup is awesome news.

wasn't overly optimistic on ben starting this week, but I'm glad they are being careful with his health. 6-6 is ok as long as #7 is healthy in a week or 2

Brown is a pointless addition with no one to get him the ball. If the QB can't play, the other offensive additions don't mean much.