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Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:54 am EDT

Roethlisberger trial kept Steelers from signing Vick?

By Mark Miller

“BenPittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin apparently had some interest in going after Michael Vick(notes) when he was still a free agent to back up Ben Roethlisberger(notes). But Tomlin decided not to go after Vick when the NFL said Vick could play again because he supposedly didn't want to put any undue pressure on his already troubled quarterback, according to ProFootballTalk.

Roethlisberger currently has a civil suit against him by a woman who claims that he raped her in a Lake Tahoe hotel/casino. "Given some of the things that my quarterback was going through, I didn't think it was the appropriate time to add another quarterback to the mix," Tomlin apparently said. "I didn't want to do anything that was less than supportive to Ben."

How ‘bout that? Bringing in Vick would have hurt Big Ben's feelings. He's such a sensitive guy.

Source: ProFootballTalkNew Window

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  1. Nick M
    1. Posted by Nick M Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:09 am EDT

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    god why couldnt pittsburg have signed him! Damn ugly asss roethlisberger having to go around sexually assualting men! Way to go! screw it up for the better part of pennsylvania!
  2. zeleno_majmune
    2. Posted by zeleno_majmune Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:12 am EDT

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    Mark Miller should start every article he writes with, "I hate the Steelers!" That would help put his comments into the proper perspective. What an A$$!
  3. Jack P
    3. Posted by Jack P Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:16 am EDT

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    I agree with Gabe
  4. Cmdr. Cody
    4. Posted by Cmdr. Cody Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:26 am EDT

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    What a remarkable load of crap.
  5. VIN K
    5. Posted by VIN K Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:31 am EDT

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    mark miller got beat up too many times in school . . . by the way . . . i'm boycotting all companies' ads that appear on his blogs screens . . .
  6. VIN K
    6. Posted by VIN K Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:33 am EDT

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    it appears that the comments on this thread are going to be directed at the douchebag writer mark miller (righteously so!) . . . and not at the content of the article . . . yahoo, are you listening??
  7. pensfanbk
    7. Posted by pensfanbk Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:39 am EDT

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    Glad they didn'ty sign him imagine if those two combined there hobbies. They would have been raping dogs or killing women- neither a good scenario
  8. B 8
    8. Posted by B 8 Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:44 am EDT

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    Yeah... because the Rooney's are all about controversial players - they never would have let a Vick deal go through. Signing Vick to the Steelers would only make sense if he didn't just come out of prison, and Roethlisberger actually fought women for sport - on tape, and they didn't just win a super bowl... Otherwise, this is a non-story.
  9. Sequoya
    9. Posted by Sequoya Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:46 am EDT

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    I love how unproven b.s. gets passed along as "news." This article is crap for a couple of reasons. First of all, a lot of people figured the whole rape story was probably bogus given the timing of it (the woman waits a whole year to sue, and just before training camps open). Second, why would the Steelers want Vick anyway. It would go against their image (they don't even have cheerleaders for God's sake) and they already have a younger, better version of Vick in Dixon. And Dixon can actually pass the football. So ridiculous.
  10. Sequoya
    10. Posted by Sequoya Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:50 am EDT

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    And oh I forgot. They already have a proven big game quarterback who's won Super Bowls. Yeah the Steelers would really love to rock that boat.
  11. Dallas4Lyfe
    11. Posted by Dallas4Lyfe Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:07 am EDT

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    Awwwwww how sweet!
  12. SHREDZZZ
    12. Posted by SHREDZZZ Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:12 am EDT

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    ha ha A rapist and a dog killer nice try [profane]zburg
  13. ryan w
    13. Posted by ryan w Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:13 am EDT

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    i dont think mark miller hates the steelers. i think he hates everything. he should start every article he writes with "i hate, hate, hate...(insert article topic)"
    the guy is a lonely, angry, d-bag.
  14. Tea
    14. Posted by Tea Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:28 am EDT

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    This is one of the more stupid commentaries I've seen on here!! WHY would the Steelers need Vick?? We've got Ben,super bowl winner X2. Just between you,me and the fence post,I'd rather have a "sensitive guy" than one who is as Violent as Vick. My feelings about the rape...I don't think that it was rape,I think the chick is just pi$$ed because she didn't get pregnant,no baby,no meal ticket!! Go STEELERS!!!
  15. rstealercavsfan (Shaqalier)
    15. Posted by rstealercavsfan (Shaqalier) Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:33 am EDT

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    8. Posted by Bill Mon Aug 31, 2009 9:39 am EDT Report Abuse
    Glad they didn'ty sign him imagine if those two combined there hobbies. They would have been raping dogs or killing women- neither a good scenario
    Duck a Sick....fool!!!! Who is your team? The male gender?
  16. Emilio
    16. Posted by Emilio Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:34 am EDT

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    Any news were the source apparently says something, is no news ("Tomlin apparently said"), so Mark Miller, it is good to enjoy the weekend get some rest and disconnect from the job, but really get some real news or get another job.
  17. rstealercavsfan (Shaqalier)
    17. Posted by rstealercavsfan (Shaqalier) Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:35 am EDT

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    13. Posted by SHREDZZZ Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:12 am EDT Report Abuse
    ha ha A rapist and a dog killer nice try [profane]zburg \
    Sorry but Kobe Bryant doesn't play football.................
    Let me guess.......your favorite team is the Doo doo Browns huh?
  18. T.J.
    18. Posted by T.J. Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:36 am EDT

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    Ben Rapethisfurburger.
  19. Robert P
    19. Posted by Robert P Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:58 am EDT

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    Who ever wrote this article obviously knows nothing about football or the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are not the Cowboys, Raiders, Eagles, or Bengals. They do not hire ex- felons. They have little or no toleration with those who break and flaunt the law. Vick was never going to play for the Steelers, the Rooney's would not have allowed it. It just isn't their style. They dump malcontents and NFL criminals...why are Plaxico and Porter no longer with the Steelers? Anyone remember what happened to Cedric Wilson. One domestic violence complaint and he was warned. The second and he was gone! Besides with Batch and Dixon the Steelers had no need of Vick. These nitwit national sports writers just don't get it.
  20. JP-winevalley, CA
    20. Posted by JP-winevalley, CA Mon Aug 31, 2009 10:58 am EDT

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    Clean up the sport-Any drug use, arrests, convictions, steroids, guns, etc.. etc... etc..--You are out of the league period-without pay, do not pass go, no second, third , fourth chances!! See how fast the sport would turn for the better--Same goes for baseball, basketball, or any other professional sport!!
  21. Vamsi
    21. Posted by Vamsi Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:05 am EDT

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    So Tomlin's more worried about how he might hurt his quarterback's feelings than actually do something for bettering the team? That makes no sense. If I was the head coach, I would say "This would be a good backup plan for the team, get over it Ben".
  22. charlotteg
    22. Posted by charlotteg Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:05 am EDT

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    new rules unfair With the NFL passing new rules for the safety of the players why is there still one player that can get away with ;the head slap,grabing the face mask,grabing the chin strapand using the helmet as a battering ram.That one player is the ball carrier. If safety is the issue should not all players be protected by the same rules.
  23. B N
    23. Posted by B N Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:07 am EDT

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    I saw the interview that Tomlin gave. I took it as, " Vick has way too much baggage to be on any team of mine".
    It cracks me up what these writers will put as headlines to lure people to read their crap.
  24. Buck Joose
    24. Posted by Buck Joose Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:09 am EDT

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    Go Steelers!! Yeah Boyeee!!
  25. Darryl
    25. Posted by Darryl Mon Aug 31, 2009 11:10 am EDT

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    is this supposed to mean something? are we steelers fans supposed to be angry at mike tomlin cuz he didn't sign vick?? come off it. First of all, I think Vick deserves his second chance, and I'm glad that someone is giving it to him. I detest what he did, but he served his time so lets move on. As far as Ben and Lake Tahoe is concerned, did he or didn't he?? I don't know, but I don't think he did. Either way Tomlin's right, Ben is our quarterback. Ben has two rings. He doesn't need to be lookin over his shoulder at Mike Vick. Because we all know if the black and gold go and sign Vick, the media starts sayin the Roethlisberger thing must be bigger than we think, and Pittsburgh is preparing for not havin Ben during the season. So good job Tomlin. You did it right. And we are well on our way to a repeat. Cuz that defense is ridiculous.

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