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Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:04 pm EDT

Deep Posts: Ben Roethlisberger swings a mean 7-iron

By MJD

• Ben Roethlisberger(notes) went out to Bethpage Black, site of this year's U.S. Open, and shot a freakin' 81. I don't know if the course was set up to U.S. Open difficulty, but regardless, that's pretty damn good. If the course plays anything like it did the last time the Open was at Bethpage, there will be pros who have rounds worse than 81.

• Matt Millen got the NFL Network's Thursday night gig, alongside play-by-play guy Bob Papa. Millen's in a really tough spot. He's going to have to be really, really good for a really, really long time before anyone's willing to take him seriously again.

• If you missed it, Vince Young(notes) opened up over the weekend about his rough times with the Titans. Yes, he did think seriously about quitting football. No, he says, he was never going to kill himself.

• Michael Irvin chimed in on the Brett Favre situation over the weekend. I really, really like Michael Irvin.

• The 2010 NFL Draft will be not in April, but early May next year. That's just more time for you to shine, Mel Kiper.

• Dolphins quarterback Pat White(notes), after being the most accurate passer at the NFL Combine, continues to struggle in practices with the Dolphins. Most recently, he pegged Bill Parcells's golf cart. He didn't mean to.

• The Ravens believe they have another undrafted free agent gem: Kevin Joseph Gerard, a defensive back out of Northern Arizona.

• Here's a list of the ten best quarterbacks who are not currently in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

• The Dolphins are another team -- the Bills were mentioned earlier -- using martial arts training to improve themselves.

• Donald Driver(notes) is a choker. At softball.

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  1. Coach Isiah Thompson
    1. Posted by Coach Isiah Thompson Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:33 pm EDT

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    I just talked to Michael Irvin and he had this to say about the Brett Favre situation. "It's unfair to criticize Brett because he is contemplating retirement once again. His decision is based on what the entire family agrees upon, not just Brett's opinion. Leave him alone people. He's my quarterback, man! He's my quarterback!" And now you know the rest of the story......good day! Discuss!
  2. Isaac M
    2. Posted by Isaac M Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:13 pm EDT

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    What the hell is the first commenter smoking? And who let him near a computer?
    Anyway... great, just what we need. The Ravens getting more great defensive players.
  3. sam spade
    3. Posted by sam spade Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:43 pm EDT

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    Big Ben shooting an 81 is unbelievable.
  4. Tim
    4. Posted by Tim Mon Jun 15, 2009 9:48 pm EDT

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    I've never played Bethpage Black, but from what I've heard the USGA doesn't have to do much to make it any tougher for the U.S. Open than what it plays every day. I'm a 7 Handicap and 81 at The Black sounds damn good to me.
  5. Irish Bastard
    5. Posted by Irish Bastard Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:59 pm EDT

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    Millen .....what a on going joke ! Does it ever end with this GREAT GM ?
    Why doesnt Mike "COKE " iRVIN JUST ZIP IT with that fake lol and stupid look on TV ?
    Cant stand Mel "cant get a pick right " Kiper or all so known as J-AZ.
    May is to early ...what the NFL needs more money or is this setting up for the xtra games they want ?
    Geez if Pat White cant hit the Tuna how will he hit a WR....lol
    AAAAA....The good ol days of Ken Anderson , Stabler (and the holy roller) , Cunningham , Hart (just for all the crappy teams he had to be on) , Kosar belongs (and im a Steelers fan)
    Eiason (arrogant jerk) he dont belong.
    Theismann I hope tha idiot never gets in.
    Sims dont belong.
    Never heard of Hadl .
    Gabriel dont belong.
    The Ravens can get all the D they want they have no O to do anything....and they are in the wron division to make it to the SB .
  6. SNOT BUBBLE KOOLAID
    6. Posted by SNOT BUBBLE KOOLAID Tue Jun 16, 2009 8:09 am EDT

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    Coach isiah thompson you are a douchebag you must not read the paper or maybe you cant read you freakin retard! irvin said farve needs to retire you dumb a$$!
  7. Steelers Rule
    7. Posted by Steelers Rule Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:00 am EDT

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    I was at the bethpage black course with my 15 yr old daughter Ashley and watched Big Ben shhot the 81. It was awesome watching Big Ben play the course. The best part of the day was when Big Ben signed my daughter Ashley's jersey, superbowl ticket and took a picyure with her after the round was over. Priceless.
  8. Steelers Rule
    8. Posted by Steelers Rule Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:00 am EDT

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    I was at the bethpage black course with my 15 yr old daughter Ashley and watched Big Ben shot the 81. It was awesome watching Big Ben play the course. The best part of the day was when Big Ben signed my daughter Ashley's jersey, superbowl ticket and took a picyure with her after the round was over. Priceless.
  9. Brian
    9. Posted by Brian Tue Jun 16, 2009 10:29 am EDT

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    Whats this? Romo isn't the only QB that plays some golf in the offseason? Someone alert ESPN!
  10. fairplay
    10. Posted by fairplay Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:55 pm EDT

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    I think Stabler and Cunningham both belong in Canton. Kosar.....possibly.

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