NOVA STEELERS
11-15-2007, 07:24 AM
Thursday, November 15, 2007
By Teresa Varley
Steelers.com
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced on Wednesday, even though head coach Mike Tomlin indicated Tuesday that he might be held out of practice for a day.
“I feel great,” said Roethlisberger. “I felt better than I thought I would feel.”
Cornerback Deshea Townsend also practiced, after having swelling in his ankle following the Browns game. :crossfingers:
There were five players who did not practice at all on Wednesday, including running back Willie Parker (hip), linebacker LaMarr Woodley (hamstring), tackle Marvel Smith and wide receiver Hines Ward (both coach’s decision) and running back Gary Russell (personal). Linebacker Andre Frazier was limited in practice with a groin injury. :cursin:
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Roethlisberger was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Browns. :cope:
Roethlisberger engineered the Steelers come-from-behind win by completing 22 of 34 passes for 278 yards and two touchdown passes. He added 49 yards rushing, a career-high, which included a 30-yard touchdown run. :tt02:
It is the second time that Roethlisberger has won the award during his career, previously getting the honor in Week Six in 2004. :bigthumb: :plus1:
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Tight end Heath Miller has been a huge target for Roethlisberger this season, not just because of his stature at 6-5, but because he rarely misses anything that is thrown his way. Miller has 31 receptions for 421 yards and is tied for lead with Santonio Holmes with six touchdown receptions. :clap::clap::clap:
Roethlisberger knows how valuable the third-year tight end is.
“Heath Miller is a Pro Bowl tight end,” said Roethlisberger. “He is a weapon down the middle. He is a weapon in the red zone. I love having him on my team. He opens the field for the receivers and the receivers open the field for him. It’s fun having those guys to throw the ball to. :helmet:
“He is a guy when you get in trouble you can find him. He’s got big hands, he’s a big target. If you put it close to him he is going to catch 99 out of 100 passes.”
Looks like on the injury front for the most part will be going into the Meadowlands looking good.......
HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO :helmet:
By Teresa Varley
Steelers.com
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practiced on Wednesday, even though head coach Mike Tomlin indicated Tuesday that he might be held out of practice for a day.
“I feel great,” said Roethlisberger. “I felt better than I thought I would feel.”
Cornerback Deshea Townsend also practiced, after having swelling in his ankle following the Browns game. :crossfingers:
There were five players who did not practice at all on Wednesday, including running back Willie Parker (hip), linebacker LaMarr Woodley (hamstring), tackle Marvel Smith and wide receiver Hines Ward (both coach’s decision) and running back Gary Russell (personal). Linebacker Andre Frazier was limited in practice with a groin injury. :cursin:
* * *
Roethlisberger was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Browns. :cope:
Roethlisberger engineered the Steelers come-from-behind win by completing 22 of 34 passes for 278 yards and two touchdown passes. He added 49 yards rushing, a career-high, which included a 30-yard touchdown run. :tt02:
It is the second time that Roethlisberger has won the award during his career, previously getting the honor in Week Six in 2004. :bigthumb: :plus1:
* * *
Tight end Heath Miller has been a huge target for Roethlisberger this season, not just because of his stature at 6-5, but because he rarely misses anything that is thrown his way. Miller has 31 receptions for 421 yards and is tied for lead with Santonio Holmes with six touchdown receptions. :clap::clap::clap:
Roethlisberger knows how valuable the third-year tight end is.
“Heath Miller is a Pro Bowl tight end,” said Roethlisberger. “He is a weapon down the middle. He is a weapon in the red zone. I love having him on my team. He opens the field for the receivers and the receivers open the field for him. It’s fun having those guys to throw the ball to. :helmet:
“He is a guy when you get in trouble you can find him. He’s got big hands, he’s a big target. If you put it close to him he is going to catch 99 out of 100 passes.”
Looks like on the injury front for the most part will be going into the Meadowlands looking good.......
HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO :helmet: