Ben, 200419432 viewsThank you to Dot for the photo! (2 votes)
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NFL Combine, February 20042125 views (2 votes)
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Ben during the 2004 NFL Combine1406 viewsFrom Sports Illustrated's slideshow entitled, "Famous Combine, Draft Stories" posted February 20, 2009:
In 2004, Big Ben entered the draft as a junior and did not have the benefit of postseason All Star Games. His draft grade was heavily reliant on the combine and he did not perform well. He was inaccurate with his passes throughout his workout and as a result became the third quarterback chosen in the '04 draft.
From an article on the NFL Combine by SI writer Don Banks the same day:
There are plenty of hesitations within the league when it comes to expecting early results from a highly rated junior quarterback, and the track record of such picks is less than comforting. Yes, Ben Roethlisberger was the exception to the rule in 2004. But for every Big Ben -- and there's only one -- there have been an Alex Smith, a Tim Couch, a Ryan Leaf, a Heath Shuler or an Andre Ware. (2 votes)
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April 24, 20041156 views• 12:25 p.m.: NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announces that the San Diego Chargers have selected Eli Manning with the No. 1 pick. Eli emerges from stage right and is greeted by unwelcoming chants by the Chargers fans in attendance.
• 12:58 p.m.: NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue announces that the New York Giants have selected NC State quarterback Philip Rivers with the No. 4 pick. Soon thereafter the trade with the Chargers is announced – Eli Manning is headed to New York, Philip Rivers to San Diego. Both fanbases seem pleased with the outcome.
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Draft Day, 20041723 viewsScreen capture: Ben stands wth ESPN's Suzi Kolber as his agent takes a phone call.
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Draft Day: April 24, 20041982 viewsWatching TV in the green room backstage before the 2004 NFL Draft at Madison Square Garden, New York, NY are (l-r): University of Iowa offensive tackle Roberty Gallery (Oakland Raiders, 2nd overall), Virginia Tech cornerback DeAngelo Hall (Atlanta Falcons, 8th overall), University of Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning (San Diego Chargers, 1st overall, traded to the Giants), and Miami of Ohio quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers, 11th overall). (1 votes)
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