Roethlisberger expected back on Sunday but cornerback Taylor out (broken leg)

Killer · 12-04-2012, 10:35 AM

The Pittsburgh Steelers expect Ben Roethlisberger to return and start at quarterback against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, but they will be without cornerback Ike Taylor for at least two games and possibly longer, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has learned.

Taylor has some form of hairline fracture in his lower right leg, an injury that occurred on the second play in Baltimore when he broke up a deep pass for Ravens receiver Torrey Smith.

He will be replaced by nickel back Cortez Allen, who had three passes defensed but also gave up two long passes, including a touchdown, against the Ravens.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/...#ixzz2E6N0vKSi

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good and bad news, I guess

SoCalFan · 12-04-2012, 10:40 AM

Im thinking the running backs are going to get a lot of work! Also ecpect to see quick release short yardage passes! Im not worried about Allen filling in for Taylor!

jrompola · 12-04-2012, 10:52 AM

It'd be nice if we got the run game working for 150+ yards and limiting Ben to 20 passes like his rookie season

teegre · 12-04-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jrompola

It'd be nice if we got the run game working for 150+ yards and limiting Ben to 20 passes like his rookie season

I'd prefer a repeat of his SOPHOMORE season.

LVSteelersfan · 12-04-2012, 11:18 AM

Having Troy back helps a lot. The QB has to worry about where he is at on the field which takes a couple more seconds to give Harrison time to get to the QB. the question is where is Woodley? Is he ready to come back? Haven't heard. That is a big loss although Worilds has been playing fairly well in his absence.

***Fire Arians*** · 12-04-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LVSteelersfan

Having Troy back helps a lot. The QB has to worry about where he is at on the field which takes a couple more seconds to give Harrison time to get to the QB. the question is where is Woodley? Is he ready to come back? Haven't heard. That is a big loss although Worilds has been playing fairly well in his absence.

i wouldnt worry about rushing woodley back, worilds is kicking some ass. troy coming back is HUGE.

Ben back, we'll see how healthy he is but I think he will be A-OK. The coaching staff has to be smarter than last year to have him on the field barely functional.. right? especially after Batch just having a big performance, I would think that the staff doesn't feel the need to rush him back in, so if they say he's ready, I believe em.

Killer · 12-04-2012, 11:25 AM

Bolts inj report

- San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said OG Tyronne Green (hamstring, OT Michael Harris (ankle) and OT Jeromey Clary (knee) are not expected to play Week 14.

eat em up

Steel_Bus_24 · 12-04-2012, 11:26 AM

Not having Ike is going to hurt....

A few matchups off the top of my head that are really going to sting is

A.J. Green and Wes Welker. What allowed us to beat NE last time was the added speed/ Size of allen being able to Cover NE's TEs an Ike shadowing Welker

Hopefully our O gets rolling a little better with Ben back and Troy/SIlverback start creating some "splash" plays to help offset

Millers the sh!t · 12-04-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer

Bolts inj report

- San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said OG Tyronne Green (hamstring, OT Michael Harris (ankle) and OT Jeromey Clary (knee) are not expected to play Week 14.

eat em up

De Verdad? Yo Espero ellos tienen hambre........

Terminator · 12-04-2012, 11:35 AM

Considering Taylor is out, does that make Keenan Lewis #1 CB on Depth? If so, I assume he will now be covering all opposing team's #1?

12-04-2012, 10:40 AM	#2
SoCalFan Assistant Coach Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Southern Cali... Posts: 1,344 Gender: Male Member Number: 14860 Thanks: 24 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Roethlisberger expected back on Sunday but cornerback Taylor out (broken leg) Im thinking the running backs are going to get a lot of work! Also ecpect to see quick release short yardage passes! Im not worried about Allen filling in for Taylor! __________________

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jrompola Water Boy Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 26 Member Number: 18963 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Roethlisberger expected back on Sunday but cornerback Taylor out (broken leg) It'd be nice if we got the run game working for 150+ yards and limiting Ben to 20 passes like his rookie season

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LVSteelersfan Team President Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,291 Gender: Male Member Number: 6620 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Roethlisberger expected back on Sunday but cornerback Taylor out (broken leg) Having Troy back helps a lot. The QB has to worry about where he is at on the field which takes a couple more seconds to give Harrison time to get to the QB. the question is where is Woodley? Is he ready to come back? Haven't heard. That is a big loss although Worilds has been playing fairly well in his absence. __________________ COACH - Breakfast of Champions !!!

12-04-2012, 11:25 AM	#7
Killer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,944 Member Number: 763 Thanks: 47 Thanked 280 Times in 223 Posts	Re: Roethlisberger expected back on Sunday but cornerback Taylor out (broken leg) Bolts inj report - San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said OG Tyronne Green (hamstring, OT Michael Harris (ankle) and OT Jeromey Clary (knee) are not expected to play Week 14. eat em up

12-04-2012, 11:26 AM	#8
Steel_Bus_24 Head Coach Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,882 Member Number: 2886 Thanks: 51 Thanked 95 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Roethlisberger expected back on Sunday but cornerback Taylor out (broken leg) Not having Ike is going to hurt.... A few matchups off the top of my head that are really going to sting is A.J. Green and Wes Welker. What allowed us to beat NE last time was the added speed/ Size of allen being able to Cover NE's TEs an Ike shadowing Welker Hopefully our O gets rolling a little better with Ben back and Troy/SIlverback start creating some "splash" plays to help offset __________________

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12-04-2012, 10:35 AM	#1
Killer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,944 Member Number: 763 Thanks: 47 Thanked 280 Times in 223 Posts	Roethlisberger expected back on Sunday but cornerback Taylor out (broken leg) The Pittsburgh Steelers expect Ben Roethlisberger to return and start at quarterback against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, but they will be without cornerback Ike Taylor for at least two games and possibly longer, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has learned. Taylor has some form of hairline fracture in his lower right leg, an injury that occurred on the second play in Baltimore when he broke up a deep pass for Ravens receiver Torrey Smith. He will be replaced by nickel back Cortez Allen, who had three passes defensed but also gave up two long passes, including a touchdown, against the Ravens. http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/...#ixzz2E6N0vKSi --------------------- good and bad news, I guess

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Terminator Starter Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 472 Member Number: 24492 Thanks: 122 Thanked 69 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Roethlisberger expected back on Sunday but cornerback Taylor out (broken leg) Considering Taylor is out, does that make Keenan Lewis #1 CB on Depth? If so, I assume he will now be covering all opposing team's #1?

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