CHARLIE BATCH RUMORS
Charlie Batch not ready to retire just yet
Free agency quarterback Charlie Batch told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review that he’s not ready to retire just yet.
“I’m not closing the door,” the former Steel Valley High star said. “I’m open to whatever is out there for me.”
Batch says he wouldn’t working in an NFL front office.
“I’d definitely be open to (Steelers GM) Kevin Colbert teaching me his job,” Batch...
Charlie Batch has no plans to retire
Charlie Batch is not planning to retire this offseason. The 38-year-old has served as a backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2003.
The Steelers were forced to turn to Batch last season after injuries struck starter Ben Roethlisberger and then backup Byron Leftwich. He will hope for a similar opportunity this season.
“I’m not closing the door,” said Batch to...
I Don’t Think Charlie Batch is Done Just Yet
Many of you won’t want to hear this for a variety of reasons but I’m going to say it anyway. I don’t think Charlie Batch is completely done yet with the Pittsburgh Steelers. I understand that you want nothing to do with a guy who is closer to his AARP card than his rookie year, but take an objective look at things and you’ll see where I’m going.
Yesterday on my weekly appearance...
Charlie Batch Thinks There Is More To The Steelers Drafting Landry Jones Than Meets The Eye
In a recent article by Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch weighed in on his former team signing backup Bruce Gradkowski this offeseason and drafting Oklahoma quarterback Landry Jones in the fourth-round of the 2013 NFL draft this past weekend. Batch indicated that he thinks that the Steelers drafting of Jones goes "much...
Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 Free Agents Analysis: QB Charlie Batch – Unrestricted
The Pittsburgh Steelers offseason has started and it is that time of year unfortunately to start breaking down and analyzing the free agents as we head towards the start of free agency. We will knock out a few of these a week and will start with the unrestricted free agents first before moving to the restricted and exclusive rights free agents. First up on the list of unrestricted...
Steelers Road to the Playoffs Tougher Than You Think
That ‘must-win’ game the Pittsburgh Steelers already knew they had in Dallas just got bigger if there is such a possibility. With the Cincinnati Bengals’ win over Philadelphia last night, the Steelers now face the prospect of ‘having’ to win to get the advantage back going into next week’s huge tilt against the Bengals in Heinz Field. When you put things in perspective...
Why was Charlie Batch crying?
To the discerning eye, there is no difference between tears of pain and tears of joy. The tears shed on Sunday, December 2nd, 2012, as afternoon became night in the city of Baltimore, were undoubtedly tears of Joy. The Pittsburgh Steelers, led by 3rd string quarterback, Charlie Batch, had just beaten the rival Baltimore Ravens.
This was by no means an ordinary victory. The Ravens...
Charlie Batch Showed Us Non-Believers That Fortitude Gets Better With Age
It is hard to put into words what we observed Sunday in Baltimore as Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch led the black and gold to an improbable 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Perhaps the single best word to use for what we witnessed on Sunday is, "fortitude".
Batch wasn't given a chance this week by most everyone, including myself, to knock off...
Greatest Win Ever For Charlie Batch As Steelers Beat Ravens 23-20
Pittsburgh Steelers 3rd string quarterback Charlie Batch will turn 38 on Wednesday and he gave Steeler Nation a gift with a 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
Batch was 25-of-36 passing in the game for 276 yards and a touchdown in the win. It was the most yards that Batch has thrown for in his Steelers career.
Kicker Shaun Suisham drove home a 42 yard field goal as time expired...
If Charlie Batch struggles, would Tomlin really go to Brian Hoyer?
Now that Ben Roethlisberger has been officially ruled out, Charlie Batch is the starter and Brian Hoyer is the backup. My how times have changed for our Steelers this season. Down to their 3rd string signal caller and a backup who wasn't even on an NFL roster until two weeks ago. So what if Batch plays and tosses a couple bad interceptions in the first quarter, or even the first...
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