The Steelers won the Super Bowl in spite of him, don't you agree.
2006-11-05 16:04:43 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
In Super Bowl XL, he was 9-21 with 123 yards no TDs, 2 INTs. He rushed 25 yards & 1 rushing TD.
2006-11-06 08:33:30 · update #1
I've contended since his rookie season how grossly NFL fans and pundits have overrated Big-Ben. I've been head scratching since he came into the league, wondering why people can't see it's that championship caliber defense and top-rated, two-headed rushing attack that led to his success.
Sure, he had his moments. He's a big guy with quick feet who can escape the pocket and therefore extend the play. Yes, he won a Super Bowl. MAY I REMIND people of how he has played in many playoff games, to include the Super Bowl?
The Patriots dared him to throw in his rookie year in the playoffs. He choked badly. He was just awful. Don't take my word for it, watch the tape or look up the stats.
That same year he won against the Jets in spite of tossing some God-awful, untimely interceptions. Just awful. Again, watch the tape---it doesn't lie.
Fast-forward to last year's Super Bowl. He was just awful. Statistically, I might add, the WORST performance ever by a winning QB in the Super Bowl. Fact. He threw THREE (3) interceptions, ZERO (0) touchdowns, while completing less than half (the equivalent of batting .200 in a baseball series) of his passes for barely over 100 yards. He was just awful. BUT----he had that monster, bone-crushing defense and a pounding rushing attack no other team in football possessed (with the varity of backs at his disposal, combined with his O-line's ability to create holes).
He's got some talent, and I get why Pittsburgh likes him after the "Slash" Stewart debacle, but watch the games. Watch him play. A big pass or two down the field for touchdowns every now and again, or a 15 yard scramble on 3rd down does NOT an excellent quarterback make. And he thrives off play action, but heck----even I could sell the run if I had a top rated rushing attack at my disposal. You rush the ball 15 times in a row for 5, 10 yards a carry and duhhh----there's going to be some play-action fake opportunities!
His medical issues are only compounding the harsh reality that without a championship caliber defense (yes, it's good but not what it once was), and without that POUNDING rushing attack ("Fast" Willie Parker is a fine back, but not a pounding, classic in-between the tackles runner the Steelers have thrived on), you could line up on all four downs, if need be, and hammer away for a first down 4-5 yards at a whack----his true colors are shining through. He may one day be a journeyman caliber guy, but for now, he throws interceptions like they're going out of style (he threw them more often than 3/4 of the league, by the way, his rookie year----in spite of the fact he attempted fewer passes than any other player in the league. Dead last).
The Steelers won in SPITE of Ben last year. And while stats only tell part of a story, sometimes they tell a very clear and convincing story. The guy had the worst statistical performance EVER by a starting QB, people. EVER! To defend him with statements such as, "Well yeah, but he won the game!" is just nonsense. It's glib nonsense. It would be like a pitcher walking 9 batters, giving up 5 home runs and 19 hits over 6 innings before getting pulled for a reliever, but winning the game 9-8 because his offense out-slugged the other team. To argue, "Well, that pitcher won the game, baby! He's a winner!" is congruous to what Steeler fans say about Big Ben.
2006-11-12 03:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by C J 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough crowd! I guess by your standards, Jesus was overrated because he was good for 33yrs., then let some guys nail him to a cross. Ben's having a tough year, which, I believe has happened to every QB in the league. Gee, just think, there's 31 other QB's that were overrated last year because they didn't do their primary job-----win the Super Bowl!
2006-11-07 11:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by preacher55 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, and I will say that everytime someone asks this same question. Ben has had a rough year, no excusses, there are times when he should not have played, big example last week against the raiders. However Ben didn't have a bad game this week, he has a passion for the game that will force him to get better, and despite all that has happened, when physically well, he plays very good, sure he exercises bad judgement once in a while, but that will pass, betcha he'll be very good, and it willn't take very long, as long as he stays healthy.
2006-11-05 16:13:36 · answer #3 · answered by kristen 4 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Roethlisberger sucks but at LEAST he throws in the direction of wide receivers. Romo was launching them in a feat to show off his arm moreso than leading a comeback..
2016-03-19 04:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by Heather 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its starting to look like it but with health issues its hard to be the player he was last year. I dont have a comment about being overrated but I saw a little of the old Ben when he was scrambling all over the get away and throw the ball early in the game.
2006-11-05 16:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by lightning122288 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
While he's not a terrible quarterback, I don't think he's worth all the hype that has surrounded him for the past two years. He did play pretty bad in the superbowl last year, so yes the steelers won in spite of him, not because of him. He was definitely the worst of the big three QB's to come out of the 2004 draft. (Rivers, Eli, Rotty)
2006-11-05 19:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think 'underperforming' this year would say it better. The Steelers have kissed this season goodbye. The best they can hope for is: a) no career ending injuries to their better players, b) some experience for their rookies, and, c) a high draft pic so they can get some help with their defence next year. Oh yeah, and d) Bill Cowher stays coach as he is great.
2006-11-05 18:28:13 · answer #7 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
overated, yes to some extent....I don't think he can carry a team like a Elway, Favre, Montana.....but in this system he fits well. Don't make mistakes(his biggest problem) control the ball and let the Defense do their thing. They need a ground pounding back like Bettis to move the ball methodically down the field and help with improving field position.
2006-11-06 00:31:06 · answer #8 · answered by cyborg_2099 3 · 3⤊ 2⤋
He was really young last year and he did the BIG JOB. It caught up with him. He's got what it takes but it might take him a year or two to catch up to the hype. Unfortunately, the NFL doesn't often let a QB slide. I don't agree that the super bowl win was in spite of him. It was a complete team effort. He was a part of that.
2006-11-05 16:54:50 · answer #9 · answered by character 5 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Ben is so overrated he have not thown for over 3,000 yard in a season plus he had never hit over 100% in the QB rating
2006-11-05 17:40:34 · answer #10 · answered by actionsinglemale 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋