FAN: Like He Never Left

The Steelers made a very smart move today resigning Byron Leftwich to cover any suspension Ben Roethlisberger faces to start the season. Look for Batch to retire after not making the team after serving as another arm in camp and instantly being hired as a coach. I worry about one thing....his slow delivery and our offensive line. Ben is always able to make one move that buys him a little time and then he stays upright when touched the first time to deliver. I feel Batch will crumble like a graham cracker crust if the O line doesn't step up.

What will help? A running game obviously! While Leftwich is in we need to become a run first team to take the heat off the rush. If we can run, we can win. If we can't run, Arians better have a TON of 3 step drop routes in. I feel much better with Byron in there than Dennis Dixon. This is most likely a blow to Double D's confidence but it shouldn't be. If the Steelers didn't have Super Bowl aspirations they could afford to let Dixon grow in the role as backup. However, the Stillers have as good a chance as any to win it all this year being only a year removed from their last trophy.

FAN: Leftover Sandwich

Well, Leftwich has left us. Rats. I mean, I like Batch and all and I think he's played well when in there - but I think if Ben got hurt for a longish time - I would feel better with Byron over Batch. Batch isn't getting any younger. We just have to hope that all the low mile seasons have kept him fresh. Byron wants to start and obviously can't here so he'll take a shot at the QB Carousel that is Tampa Bay. Good luck, Byron, I enjoyed your time with the Steelers.