Thursday Practice Report: Roethlisberger looks to move on from Ward’s comments
Inside Pittsburgh Sports The Steelers hope to have closure with the controversy created this past Sunday by Hines Ward. That closure is possible now that Ben Roethlisberger has addressed the issue with the Pittsburgh media. Speaking before practice Thursday, the Steelers’ quarterback admitted that he was “hurt” by remarks made by Ward on the pre-game show before a 20-17 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Ward in essence challenged Roethlisberger’s toughness for sitting out with what Ward described as “just a concussion.” “I told (Hines) I was just more hurt than anything,” Roethlisberger said. On Saturday when the Steelers learned that Roethlisberger wouldn’t play due to re-occurring headaches from a Nov. 22 concussion, Ward said he was frustrated. Ward was
Wednesday Practice Report: Kemoeatu a full participant
*** Dennis Dixon’s days as a No. 3 quarterback may be over. His performance in the 20-17 overtime loss in Baltimore was so impressive that Charlie Batch’s run as the backup QB may be over. “We’re so proud of the way Dennis played,” Roethlisberger said. “He played with the fire and intensity we’ve seen from him in practice every day. He played his heart out. The Ravens found out what we’ve known all along. He’s a very good quarterback.” Up until last week, Dixon had been a No. 3 quarterback since his arrival in Pittsburgh as a fifth round pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. But he started against the Ravens due to Roethlisberger’s concussion and Batch’s broken wrist (both
Ravens beat Steelers 20-17 in OT
Post-Game Reaction Under the circumstances, Dennis Dixon put on a good performance throwing a 33 yard touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes, and running for a 24 yard touchdown to put Pittsburgh up 17-14 in the fourth quarter with less than 6:24 remaining in the fourth quarter. In regulation, Dixon did everything the Steelers could have expected and surprisingly put the Steelers in position to win the game but the Steelers defense was unable to hold off the Ravens from tying the game.
Steelers @ Ravens Game Day Thread: All eyes on Dennis Dixon
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) @ Baltimore Ravens (5-5) The stunning developments over the past 24 hours of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger being ruled out to start tonight’s AFC North Showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, has put all eyes on quarterback Dennis Dixon. Dixon a second year pro, will make his first NFL start in a hostile territory against a divisional rival that is fighting for their playoff lives. This is a game that many NFL pundits already saw as being very difficult for Pittsburgh, even when it was believed that Ben Roethlisberger would be starting. Roethlisberger will be active tonight, but will serve as the teams No. 3 quarterback. Tyler Palko, an undrafted free agent, will be the Steelers
Wednesday Practice Report: Dixon the center of attention as Pittsburgh prepares for Baltimore
By Inside Pittsburgh Sports Dennis Dixon had a busy practice in his first day as the Steelers’ backup quarterback. With Ben Roethlisberger practicing on a limited basis due to his latest concussion and Charlie Batch recovering from broken wrist surgery, Dixon took the majority of snaps at Wednesday’s workout. Dixon even took snaps with the scout team because the Steelers did not sign a practice squad quarterback until after practice.
Dixon looks to unseat Charlie Batch
The Steelers backup quarterback position is viewed as being unstable in league circles, which has led to some NFL insiders speculation that Pittsburgh is interested in Michael Vick. When the players hit the practice field for the first time on Saturday, the backup quarterback position will be one of the most highly contested position battles in camp. The player to watch will be 2nd year player Dennix Dixon who has his sights set on unseating Charlie Batch as the Steelers #2 quarterback. From all indications, the Steelers plan on giving Dixon every opportunity to beat out Batch in training camp. When the Steelers drafted Oregon quarterback Dennis Dixon with their 5th round pick in 2008, the Steelers had Dixon valued
Day 1: Mini Camp Report
The Steelers went through their first mandatory mini camp this morning. The only no show was linebacker Larry Foote who is still on the Steelers roster. There has been speculation that Willie Parker would be a no show but Parker did participate in team activities today. News and Notes from our source on the scene *The Steelers plan to use 3rd round pick Kraig Urbik primarily at guard but he will get some work at tackle and center throughout the off-season drills. *2008 4th round pick (LT) Tony Hills appears to be a project in year 2. Continues to struggle with his lateral movement against speed rushers . *Quarterback Dennis Dixon threw the ball very well on day 1. Dixon