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Who's No. 1: Ben or Eli?
Who's No. 1: Ben or Eli?
In the days leading up to the 2004 NFL draft, Ernie Accorsi wanted Eli Manning, but until the very end, he never believed he would get him. The former Giants GM was sure he was going to end up with Ben Roethlisberger.
Why Doesn't Big Ben Roll Out of the Pocket As Much As He Used To?
Why Doesn't Big Ben Roll Out of the Pocket As Much As He Used To?
psamp.blogspot.com — Ben Roethlisberger seems content with standing in the pocket to deliver the ball. He never used to,... and won a Super Bowl as a guy who would regularly leave the pocket to make plays. His new approach has resulted in more interceptions and a higher sack rate. Is there a reason for this? (more) Why Doesn't Big Ben Roll Out of the Pocket As Much As He ...
Big Ben’s Big Ben Attracted To Girls, NFL Steps In
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Eli vs. Ben: The case for Eli
Eli vs. Ben: The case for Eli
bigblueview.com — [ EDITOR'S NOTE: Since 'Blitz' has posted his 'Case for Ben' over on Behind the Steel Curtain... I figured I would also put my 'case for Eli' up here.] Let me start by saying this -- Ben Roethlisberger is a tremendous quarterback, probably one of the ... (more) Eli vs. Ben: The case for Eli
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Eli Manning & Ben Roethlisberger battle for QB supremacy
Giant Football Blog — ... believed he would get him. The former Giants GM thought a trade was long shot. He was sure he was going to end up with Ben Roethlisberger. More than four years, and one glorious Super Bowl run later, the now-retired Accorsi is still glad he didn't. Nothing against Roethilsberger, of course. But he's sure he got the right man."Both Eli and Ben are outstanding quarterbacks and I think they will have great careers," Accorsi said. "But I would make the same decision all over again." Continue

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