Big Ben on PST about new helmet - Page 2

83-Steelers-43 · 08-04-2006, 08:38 AM

Eitherway the kid is going to wear whatever helmet he feels comfortable with. He doesn't seem very concerned about a facial injury (broken jaw) and I don't exactly see the Steelers training staff voicing their opinions or concerns on what type of helmet he should or shouldn't wear. So, sport whatever makes you comfortable.

floodcitygirl · 08-04-2006, 09:05 AM

I'm sure that Cowher and Co have looked at the advantages and disadvantages of the helmets along with Ben and his doctors, and I'll bet even his Mom! I'm sure he's gotten the advise on how to best protect himself AND be comfortable...I can't imagine that he wouldn't follow it now.

HometownGal · 08-04-2006, 10:10 AM

While I agree here that this is ultimately his decision, I would think after all he has been through, he'd rather be safe than sorry. He threw caution to the wind once before and it came around to bite him in the behind. I'm just going to have to trust his judgment here and hope he doesn't get an uppercut to the jaw by an overzealous defender.

siss · 08-04-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by section514

yeah he is wearing the old one, not sure why, i have worn a revolution and the visibility is not that different from the orginial riddell. and it feels like your not wearing a helmet at all.

You would think that not feeling like your wearing a helmet would be a plus for Ben. Also from everything I have heard his jaw is supposed to be stronger now, so I'm sure he can take an upper cut to the Jaw. He's a Big Boy!

nicesteel4life · 08-04-2006, 11:17 AM

I would have to say wear what he feels comfortable with. Believe BEN is still BEN, He aint going to change for anybody. That is what makes him special...If he says he cants see I dont want him throwing to the defender instead of our targets becuase he didn't see them...His line will do a great job of protecting him...

08-04-2006, 08:38 AM	#11
83-Steelers-43 Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 12,993 Gender: Male Member Number: 1009 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Ben on PST about new helmet Eitherway the kid is going to wear whatever helmet he feels comfortable with. He doesn't seem very concerned about a facial injury (broken jaw) and I don't exactly see the Steelers training staff voicing their opinions or concerns on what type of helmet he should or shouldn't wear. So, sport whatever makes you comfortable. __________________

08-04-2006, 09:05 AM	#12
floodcitygirl Team Owner Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,751 Member Number: 1784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Ben on PST about new helmet I'm sure that Cowher and Co have looked at the advantages and disadvantages of the helmets along with Ben and his doctors, and I'll bet even his Mom! I'm sure he's gotten the advise on how to best protect himself AND be comfortable...I can't imagine that he wouldn't follow it now.

08-04-2006, 10:10 AM	#13
HometownGal Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Burgh Posts: 21,479 Gender: Female Member Number: 2413 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Ben on PST about new helmet While I agree here that this is ultimately his decision, I would think after all he has been through, he'd rather be safe than sorry. He threw caution to the wind once before and it came around to bite him in the behind. I'm just going to have to trust his judgment here and hope he doesn't get an uppercut to the jaw by an overzealous defender. __________________ The Anti-Wahoo

08-04-2006, 11:17 AM	#15
nicesteel4life Team Captain Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Castle, PA Posts: 857 Gender: Male Member Number: 1775 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Big Ben on PST about new helmet I would have to say wear what he feels comfortable with. Believe BEN is still BEN, He aint going to change for anybody. That is what makes him special...If he says he cants see I dont want him throwing to the defender instead of our targets becuase he didn't see them...His line will do a great job of protecting him... __________________

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