The option is not really a option for Ben Roethlisberger.
Because of the choice to play or relaxation his badly sprained left ankle Saturday from the battling St. Louis Rams, the Gambling quarterback prefer to go ahead and take area, no matter the discomfort or even the risk.
"I am within the present,Inch Roethlisberger stated. "This is where we're as coaches and gamers along with a team."
Maybe, however the Steelers (10-4) are also in a crossroads.
Monday night's 20-3 loss towards the Bay Area 49ers likely cost the protecting AFC champion Steelers any shot of acquiring home-area advantage through the 2010 nfl playoffs, plus they need two wins and lots of help simply to win the AFC North and earn an initial-round bye.
Roethlisberger gamely put for 330 yards on essentially one leg from the 49ers, but his limited mobility restricted the playbook making every snap a journey. He thrown three interceptions and fumbled once while failing to find the Steelers in to the finish zone the very first time in over 2 yrs.
He would like to atone from the woeful Rams (2-12). The Steelers just aren't sure they require him to test.
National football league Network insider Jason La Canfora reported team sources in confirming now the team likely will relaxation Roethlisberger before the 2010 nfl playoffs.
Longtime backup Charlie Batch is 4-2 in place begins for Roethlisberger during the last six seasons, despite the fact that the 38-year-old is not as nimble because he was once, he and fellow reserve Dennis Dixon have an improved chance of escaping Rams defensive finish Chris Lengthy than the usual hobbled Roethlisberger.