Big Ben Roeth to be in Cowher Hell: PFT

[TomShane]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

COWHER PLANNING TO KNOCK BEN DOWN A PEG

Word around the league is that Steelers coach Bill Cowher plans to get "into the ass" of Ben Roethlisberger during training camp in an effort to knock the quarterback down by a peg or two.

As one league source said, the overriding hope is that "some of that air will be let out of [Roethlisberger's] f--king zeppelin head."

We recently reported that Roethlisberger is causing some concern in the 'Burgh with his propensity to engage in sound bite battles with Coach Chin. They've debated whether he had broken toes during the AFC title game loss to the Pats, and they've more recently sparred regarding Ben's decision to ride a motorcycle sans helmet.

(Borrowing from an old Seinfeld bit, does it make sense to force a head to protect itself where that head is too stupid to figure out on its own that it needs to protect itself?)

Anyway, look for Roethlisberger to get a rude awakening from the guy who has been coaching the Steelers since Ben was ten years old. With seven months to break down tape from his stellar rookie season, opposing defenses will be prepared to confuse and frustrate Roethlisberger all season long, so it makes sense for Cowher to confuse and frustrate him as much as possible, as soon as possible.

I'm thinking Big Ben should ask Jim Miller all about how smart it is to get cocky in the starting QB role in Pittsburgh. Tommy Maddox didn't get $4 mil per for nothing.

[Green DNA]

Big Ben should wear the helmet and face shield if for no other reason than to protect himself from Cowhers spittle.

[The Troll]

Word around the league is that Steelers coach Bill Cowher plans to get "into the a$$" of Ben Roethlisberger during training camp

When are teams going to learn that you can't just mimic the Patriots and win championships?