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Ben Roethlisberger is NFL's most clutch QB

October 4, 2011
There always is a hot debate about who's the NFL's best quarterback. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning come to mind first, then it becomes a heated argument of who's next.

[+] EnlargeGregory Shamus/Getty ImagesTwo-time Super Bowl-winning QB Ben Roethlisberger has a 9-2 career playoff record.But with Super Bowl XLV just around the corner, who's currently the NFL's most clutch quarterback? It's hard to argue against Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

There is no better quarterback on the big stage than Roethlisberger, who has a 9-2 career playoff record and is competing in his fourth AFC Championship Game in seven seasons Sunday. Manning has a sub-.500 record (9-10) in the playoffs, so he's out. Tom Brady has a good playoff record (14-5), but he has lost three postseason games in a row.

Meanwhile, Roethlisberger has won his past four playoff games, including last week's divisional-round victory over the Baltimore Ravens. He has a chance to play in his third Super Bowl since the 2005 season, which would equal the number of Super Bowl appearances by Manning (two) and Brady (one) combined over that same span.

Here is more food for thought: If Pittsburgh advances, Roethlisberger, Manning and Brady would be the only quarterbacks to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl since 2003. That's dominance from all three players. But Roethlisberger's playoff winning percentage (.818) is better than Brady's (.737) and Manning's (.473).

Roethlisberger, who owns two Super Bowl rings, doesn't get nearly the same credit because he's not a conventional quarterback. But after the New York Jets battered and confused Brady and Manning in back-to-back weeks, Roethlisberger can make another huge statement by doing what the other two quarterbacks couldn't -- beat the Jets -- to advance to his third Super Bowl.

Who's more clutch?Ben Roethlisberger has a better playoff winning percentage than Tom Brady and Peyton Manning.

Player

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Games

Record

Percentage

Ben RoethlisbergerSteelers119-2.818Tom Brady Patriots1914-5.737Peyton Manning Colts199-10.473Share 

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New name for Polian signifies only slight shift

September 30, 2011
By Paul KuharskyINDIANAPOLIS -- costs Polians been Colts president because 1998.

Hes obtained a producer new name now, reviews Mike Chappell: vice chairman.

Whats it mean?

Perhaps not really a exceptional deal.
"From an outsider's eye, it won't be noticeable," operator Jim Irsay informed Chappell. "It's the organically grown progression with Chris [Polian] getting on extra of the role.

"But Bill's not clearing out his business office and he's not going getting gone. He'll be near to slightly -- sl...

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Combine'11: Coleman provides Lions versatility

September 30, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS -- last week, we discussed the availability of definitely free agent safeties Bob Sanders and O.J. Atogwe. on the time, the Detroit Lions experienced been pursuing an alternate avenue to fortify their safety placement earlier toward the lockout and draft.

Veteran Erik Coleman signed a one-year contract, and speaking right here on the NFL scouting combine, Lions instructor Jim Schwartz recommended the proceed was no flyer. Coleman was released over the Atlanta Falcons quickly after...

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Expect Raiders to eyesight this training star

September 30, 2011
By cost WilliamsonINDIANAPOLIS -- sustain this determine handy within up coming few of months, Oakland Raiders fans: Ryan Bartholomew.

The Syracuse center could possibly be the earlier training star in the NFL combine.

That is considerable to Oakland. The Raiders adore combine training warriors, plus they possess a phone for at center. You phone for to look at Oakland an earlier favored to pursue Bartholomew.

He led all gamers within bench press competition Friday. Bartholomew do 34 repetitions ...

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An fascinating swap for Edgar Bennett

September 29, 2011
By Kevin SeifertINDIANAPOLIS -- I should admit getting astonished Friday once the eco-friendly Bay Packers made Edgar Bennett their receivers coach. Bennett was a tailback in his actively playing times and has coached the location for that previous 6 years.

My following thought: Bennett is acknowledged getting a mentor who features a opportunity to go places.

Already, Bennett has the beneficial fortune to mentor for just about any high-profile offense that just won awesome Bowl XLV. That associ...

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Lockout'11: Senator calls for available publications

September 29, 2011
By Kevin SeifertNice! Some heavy hitters are starting to sign up for the chorus we sounded this month. In an op-ed released Friday within Washington Post, Sen. Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia regarded as for NFL proprietors to available their publications to some 3rd celebration in an work to construct count on in between the sides.
Rockefeller: What I'd want to create from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell as well as the proprietors may possibly be considered a basic show of splendid faith: sho...

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Denver to pursue Atogwe, K.C. eyes Rogers

September 29, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS -- Thursday night, we noted the Denver Broncos have been thinking about pursuing previous Rams safety Oshiomogho Atogwe.

Friday, a source near toward the circumstance stated the Broncos are certainly preparing to pursue Atogwe. He can be the preliminary veteran the celebration has specific from the John Fox era. The Broncos are enthusiastic about Atogwe primarily because he produces many turnovers.

Denver can be searching for just about any amount of aggressive defensive players. T...

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Denver to pursue Atogwe, K.C. eye Rogers

September 26, 2011
INDIANAPOLIS -- Thursday night, we noted the Denver Broncos experienced been contemplating pursuing past Rams protection Oshiomogho Atogwe.

Friday, a supply near in the direction of the situation stated the Broncos are undoubtedly preparing to pursue Atogwe. He may be the 1st veteran the celebration has specific from the John Fox era. The Broncos are considering Atogwe because of the actuality he produces loads of turnovers.

Denver may be looking for several aggressive defensive players. The Br...

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Expect Raiders to eyesight this training star

September 26, 2011
By expenses WilliamsonINDIANAPOLIS -- retain this determine handy inside the up coming few of months, Oakland Raiders fans: Ryan Bartholomew.

The Syracuse center may be the earlier training star in the NFL combine.

That is considerable to Oakland. The Raiders adore combine training warriors, plus they possess a phone for at center. You phone for to contemplate Oakland an earlier favored to pursue Bartholomew.

He led all avid gamers inside the bench press opposition Friday. Bartholomew do 34 repe...

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The fallout from Oakland's spending spree

September 26, 2011
By cost WilliamsonINDIANAPOLIS -- The Oakland Raiders' wild spending spree from the previous 1 week may be the converse for the NFL combine.

Last week, Oakland re-signed defensive tackle Richard Seymour to some two-year, $30 million deal. Thursday, Oakland astonished the league by handing cornerback Stanford Routt a three-year, $31.5 million offer and providing linebacker Kamerion Wimbley the business tag for $10. one million. The Raiders then signed 31-year-old potential defensive tackle John...

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