Big Ben and '04 draft

[Maximus Rex]

Well, Ben threw 5 picks, a couple of pick 6's. If it doesn't get better, does he say fuck it and call it a career after this season? And that will be leaving the Steelers another 20 years to find the next QB, too, probably.... Anyway, Manning had a rough day, and Rivers doesn't seem all that sharp, even though he clearly outplayed the other 2 today. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm thinking the 04 boys of Eli, Rivers, and Ben are all just about done. I'm guessing that at least two of these guys walk away after this year. What say you?

 

[Gman]

Pretty good careers, all... a very good draft for QB's.

Father time catchs up with us all, though... and each of these guys has a ton of wear on their tires in addition to just their age.

 

[JohnShadows]

BR was considering retiring in the off-season, my guess is this is his last season. Eli should def walk away, not sure about Rivers. These were true franchise QB's, will be hard to replace.

 

[tabascojet]

Ben Roethlisberger admits ‘Maybe I don’t have it anymore’

 

[TP76]

^^^^^ Not a good look for your starting QB and team leader.

Looks like he retired before the season began and everyone is starting to realize it now, including Ben Himself.

 

[Gooch1034]

My guess is he is either washed up or ready to retire and either is understandable.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Well, Ben threw 5 picks, a couple of pick 6's. If it doesn't get better, does he say fuck it and call it a career after this season? And that will be leaving the Steelers another 20 years to find the next QB, too, probably.... Anyway, Manning had a rough day, and Rivers doesn't seem all that sharp, even though he clearly outplayed the other 2 today. I hope I'm wrong, but I'm thinking the 04 boys of Eli, Rivers, and Ben are all just about done. I'm guessing that at least two of these guys walk away after this year. What say you?

The writing is certainly on the wall for all 3. Ben, had a tough day at the office, and I think his post game comments were more sarcastic than genuine, but it wouldn't surprise me to see Ben call it a career....Eli, maybe...I don't see him wanting to go out like they are trending...Rivers I think will play next year, but all 3 teams need a plan B and QB for '18 and for certain for '19.

 

[eaglesnut]

Bet he bounces back. He doesn't want to go out like this.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

I'll never count him out... Learned that lesson long ago after numerous bad stretches. But I don't expect him to return for 2018.

Lots of football left to play this season. He just needs to grow out that beard again & all will be fine. Unleash the beast.