“Antonio Brown wants more prime years with ‘warrior’ Ben Roethlisberger”
From ESPN‘s Jeremy Fowler today:
With many considering Ben Roethlisberger a year-to-year quarterback because of his retirement considerations this offseason, his favorite target might just keep him coming back.
Antonio Brown has the chance to become the NFL’s first player with five straight 100-catch seasons, largely because of his chemistry with Roethlisberger. The pair have mastered plays that are often indefensible and will always be available, particularly toward the sideline, such as the out and corner routes.
With both locked into contracts worth nearly $170 million combined, they can prolong each other’s careers if they choose.
That’s why Brown was hoping Roethlisberger would stick around for a while when he signed his $68 million extension in February, saying he “wouldn’t want to play with anyone else.”
“Ben is a warrior,” Brown said. “He’s been through it all. … Never questioned his commitment.”
You can read more here.
Just 3 more Sundays away…
The ProCamps Ben Roethlisberger Youth Fantasy Experience is Sunday, June 18th, 2017. Spots are limited, but you can still sign your youngsters up to join us!
Boys & girls, grades 1-8, will be working on their football skills on the same fields that the Steelers players work on theirs! That’s right – this year’s camp will be held at the Steelers practice facility!
This one day camp is similar to a “two-a-day,” running from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM with a lunch break in between sessions.
“My son had the most amazing time at camp….Ben was amazing to all of the campers, and was present on the field the whole time, playing, encouraging, and inspiring these young kids! Thanks Ben!” — Tina Marie Cicero.
Your future NFL star will:
• Participate in the Big Ben Skills Combine
• Catch a pass from Ben
• Receive a souvenir autograph from Ben (item provided)
• Pose for a camp team photo with Ben
• Receive Limited-edition Nike gear package
• Attend the Steelers Training Table Luncheon
“Let me just say that Ben’s camp was an absolute delight!! It’s a very well run and organized camp with never a dull moment. Ben is great with the kids! Once again he threw the football to every camper so they could have chance to ‘catch a pass from Big Ben’! Both of my grandson’s caught their passes! YEAH!! Thanks so much to Ben for a wonderful experience for my grandsons!!” — Anita Doddroe.
Proceeds benefit The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation!
You can find out more about the camp, or sign your youngster up right here, but hurry!!
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Also Today:
The Steelers training camp schedule is out!
From Teresa Varley at Steelers.com:
Steelers’ fans, it’s time to make your summer vacation plans.
And be sure to pack your sunscreen, and your black and gold.
The Steelers’ 2017 training camp schedule was announced today, and the team will hold their camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa. for the 52nd straight year.
Players will report to training camp on Thursday, July 27, and the first practice open to the public will begin on Friday, July 28, with the first practice in pads on Sunday, July 30.
Fans will be able to enjoy all of the excitement as a total of 16 practices are open to the public, 14 of them on Saint Vincent College’s campus.
Other highlights of this year’s training camp include the annual ‘Friday Night Lights’ practice on Aug. 4 at Latrobe Memorial Stadium at 7 p.m.
The Steelers will bring training camp to Heinz Field when the team holds an evening practice there on Sunday, Aug. 6. Details are forthcoming for the Heinz Field practice.
The final practice open to the public at Saint Vincent College will be on Friday, Aug. 18.
The full Steelers’ training camp schedule is here.
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