Ben Roethlisberger is Getting Ready to lead Pittsburgh Steelers in coming NFL Season
Ben Roethlisberger is almost ready for the brand new 2006-2007 NFL Season.
Ben Roethlisberger is healing faster and looking better than expected and is scheduled to start throwing next week for the first time since he was injured in a motorcycle accident, two sources who are familiar with his situation said.
Mr. Roethlisberger made another appearance at the Steelers' offices on the South Side this week, his second since his accident June 5, but he has done nothing more than pick up mail and other items.
That, though, is expected to change sometime next week when he will attempt to throw light passes to test his strength, awareness and stability, his biggest step to date on his road to recovery.
However, despite his improving condition, the Steelers are going to be extra careful with Mr. Roethlisberger and will not try to rush him back into the lineup, one of the sources said.
The reason: The amount of head and facial trauma Mr. Roethlisberger received in the accident, the source said.
While Mr. Roethlisberger is expected to be ready for the start of training camp July 28 and could conceivably be healthy enough to play in the second or third preseason game, Coach Bill Cowher and the team's medical staff will closely monitor his condition and not play him until they are convinced he is ready to go.
The Steelers are prepared to keep Mr. Roethlisberger on the sidelines, even for the Sept. 7 season opener against the Miami Dolphins, until they are absolutely certain he can absorb hits to the head and function as he did last season.
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