vansmack32 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 OK - we've all dolled out the love to Big Ben for leading his team to the Super Bowl. Question here is whether for FF purposes, he becomes more Troy Aikman or more Joe Montana. As a dynasty keeper league owner of Ben, I want to believe it's the latter. One would have to believe that Cowher would allow him to throw a bit more in 2006 so that maybe they could build up leads to sit on. Any insights? I guess I could live with 20 throws a game, as long as an average of 2 of those throws are for scores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 He's similar to Tom Brady imo. Brady will finally move up, probably into the top 5 this year, but before he was never a good fantasy QB. Until Roethlisberger has a very productive season, he probably won't break the top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I would never expect him to be a top five. I could see him crack the top ten but even that is not the design of this team. If they have it their way they will pound pound pound the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 (edited) He's similar to Tom Brady imo. Brady will finally move up, probably into the top 5 this year, but before he was never a good fantasy QB. Until Roethlisberger has a very productive season, he probably won't break the top 10. 1283490[/snapback] I think you'll see Brady's production be somewhat proportional to how the running game improves. If it gets better, he settles in averaging a little under 250 yds and about 1.5-1.75 TDs per game. 3800 yards, 25 TDs. I don't see Roethlisberger putting up numbers quite that good yet, but he should be a viable starter and will probably be a nice value pickup as a later round fantasy starter. I think in what you get at other positions for waiting and taking a guy like this he makes up for not quite being a top flight fantasy QB. EDIT: This is AKA Tom Brady 2003-2004 Edited January 23, 2006 by Caveman_Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 if Bettis retires, who do the Steelers have that could pound, pound pound the ball? This might require Ben to pass more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vansmack32 Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 loaf - that's part of my thinking maybe Ben gets a few more running scores without the bus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdawg Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 loaf - that's part of my thinking maybe Ben gets a few more running scores without the bus 1283563[/snapback] The Steelers will find another bruiser to fill his role. I can see Ben passing more in the future, but we're not gonna see a run and shoot approach from PIT anytime soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I seem to remember Maddox throwing quite a bit that one year, but my memory could be off. I would say the plan would be to find someone to replace the Bus and be a run first team, but sometimes those plans don't work out. I wouldn't expect more than a top 10 or 12 qb though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 loaf - that's part of my thinking maybe Ben gets a few more running scores without the bus 1283563[/snapback] Or they draft Lendale White. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackass Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Or they draft Lendale White. 1283885[/snapback] sounds like he won't be around when they pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vet Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I think Roethlisberger will put up better fantasy numbers next year. I think it might be a situation like Indy this year and last. Edge was disappointing last year form a fantasy perspective because the Colts were so pass happy. But this year, he was a bit more productive as defenses really focused on the Colts passing attack. Not that I think Ben will ever put up really big fantasy numbers, but I could see the Steelers moving a bit more to the passing game next year. This year, Pittsburgh was 5th in the league in rushing and 24th in passing (YPG). I think, out of necessity, that will be a little bit more balanced next year. Also, as someone mentioned above, he may get a few more rushing or short passing TDs once Bettis retires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunysteelfly76 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I seem to remember Maddox throwing quite a bit that one year, but my memory could be off. 1283608[/snapback] 2003. Maddox threw for over 3400 yards. The Steelers went 6-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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