A message from Ben & Ashley
‘Ben Roethlisberger has no doubts he’ll play well upon return’
“I’ll gradually ramp up the number of days and the throws and the distance and the velocity. I really feel like I could let it rip right now if I had to, but what’s the point? There’s no need for me to rush it.”
From Ron Cook’s interview with #7:
I spent a lot of time this winter wondering what it’s like being Ben Roethlisberger these days.
“There’s pressure, but I put more pressure on myself,” he said Thursday. “As much as the fans and my teammates want me out there, I want to be out there even more. I saw last season what this team is capable of doing. I’m pushing myself to come back better than ever.”
“I have no doubts I’m going to be able to come back and play well — none,” Roethlisberger said. “I have complete confidence in that. I’m throwing without pain for the first time in years. Some games, I would have a little pain. Some games, I would have a lot of pain. But in the New England game and the Seattle game [last season], it got to be too much. To be able to throw without pain now? That feels nice. That’s a nice feeling. I know I’m not getting any younger, but I feel younger because I don’t have any pain.”
Roethlisberger said he will increase his throwing from twice a week to three times a week next week.
“Right now, it’s about 40 throws a day and about 20 yards. I throw from my knees and I throw flat-footed. It’s mainly just about getting my spin back.
“I’ll gradually ramp up the number of days and the throws and the distance and the velocity. I really feel like I could let it rip right now if I had to, but what’s the point? There’s no need for me to rush it. Our goal was for me to be 80, 90, 100% by OTAs and minicamp. Now that it looks like those things are going to be canceled [because of the COVID-19 pandemic], I can take my time a little more.”
Roethlisberger said he threw to teammate Ryan Switzer on Thursday. It gave him a nice lift at a time he’s home-bound like the rest of us.
“He’s in my small Bible study group and he called and […]
Happy Birthday Baylee!
Happy birthday to our beautiful princess! Thank you for always reaching for the stars, dancing to your own music, and making us proud every single day and night. We love you sweet girl! Happy 6th Birthday! — Mommy and Daddy.
From Ben
Ramon, these last 11 years have been a blast with you! Thank you for making football so much fun! Your passion as a football player, father and husband is something to behold. You are an inspiration to all of us. Love ya brother.
UPDATE: No ‘April in Chantilly’
From Collectors Showcase of America this morning:
CSA Shows and The Dulles Expo Center have been working closely together to make the best decision for our customers and clients pertaining to the Coronavirus situation in our country. Following yesterday’s CDC recommendations concerning public gatherings, we must cancel the April 3-5, 2020 show in Chantilly VA.
We are going to work hard to bring you the best CSA show ever in July. We will reschedule as many April guests for July as possible. Advance tickets can be refunded or applied to the July show. Please be patient in contacting us. Email info@csashows.com for refund requests. More details will be forthcoming. Please check our website www.csashow.com for updates.