Batch will get the start Thursday..

**LatrobePA** · 08-31-2011, 09:21 AM

If Pouncey can go I say let him play just a few snaps to get Chuck some time with him. That's it a few...

**Rampage** · 08-31-2011, 11:59 AM

Batch definitely needs the reps. Hopefully he doesn't get tackled. The team can't afford to be down to one qb.

**TampaSteelGirl** · 08-31-2011, 12:04 PM

Im glad to hear this and as well he should get the start..always cool and calm and makes the right veteran decisions.

**SteelDad** · 08-31-2011, 12:44 PM

I'm thinking of driving to Charlotte to see if Coach Tomlin will let be take a few snaps at QB. As much as we don't want BR getting hurt, I don't want to see Charlie go down either. I'm willing to take a beating so our QBs stay healthy. I'll sign a one-day contract if necessary.

**STEELyourface** · 08-31-2011, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by SteelDad

I'm thinking of driving to Charlotte to see if Coach Tomlin will let be take a few snaps at QB. As much as we don't want BR getting hurt, I don't want to see Charlie go down either. I'm willing to take a beating so our QBs stay healthy. I'll sign a one-day contract if necessary.

Me too!! I'm only a couple hours away, I could get up there and bridge the gap

Hell, I figure I can get a few completions and probably a TD pass!! The way I figure it is, all I gotta do is chuck it towards the endzone and Brown will come down with it!

If Jamarcus Russell can take snaps in this league then so can I...... I'm overweight, a little lazy, don't fully grasp offensive schemes , and like codeine!

**LarryNJ** · 08-31-2011, 02:13 PM

Originally Posted by Rampage

Batch definitely needs the reps. Hopefully he doesn't get tackled. The team can't afford to be down to one qb.

I don't understand all the love for him, I have no faith in Batch. Last year he sucked against the Ravens, sucked worse against the Titans and was decent against TB. I don't think he played the 2 previous years and threw a total of maybe 100 passes the previous 5 or 6 years. He's a great local guy and good story, but there has to be a better option.

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 08-31-2011, 04:03 PM

The Steelers love their veterans, you have to think they want Batch back there over Dixon right now. Playing behind a make shift offensive line though, in preseason scares me for Charlie. I really hope Tomlin doesn't keep him in too long.