Do Cards Have Interest In Roethlisberger?

Update: Darren Urban spoke to Ken Whisenhunt on the matter. Whiz had this to say:

"It seems like you’d be hard-pressed to find a team that hasn’t been linked to (Roethlisberger interest)," Whisenhunt said. "At this time of year there’s no shortage of information and misinformation flying around; who teams are interested in drafting, who they’re not, who’s gonna be traded, etc. From our standpoint, it doesn’t seem to make sense to publicly comment on which rumors are fact and which are fiction but I can tell you there’s a fair amount of each."

In his weekly interview with Doug and Wolf on Sports 620 KTAR, John Clayton reported that the Cards did in fact call the Steelers about Big Ben. He did mention that he didn't know if the Cards even offered anything for Ben or if it even got that far, but just the fact that they are wondering has to make you think the Cards have some doubts that quarterback Matt Leinart can give them what they want out of the position. I personally don't think they will trade for him but you never know, crazier things have happened before.

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NOOOOOOO!

"The true test of a person's intellligence is how much they agree with you."

by pthesz on Apr 22, 2010 10:29 AM MDT reply actions

PLEASE NOOOOO

They are who we thought they were!

by Jesse Reynolds on Apr 22, 2010 10:33 AM MDT up reply actions

I do not believe it shows that the Cards have doubts about Matt Leinart.

You would have to be pretty damn stupid to think that Leinart is better than Roethlisberger. It doesn’t hurt to make a phone call to the steelers to see what it would take to obtain one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL today. I do not think a trade will happen, but the fact that they were interested does not mean they do not have any faith in Leinart.

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by PDXCardinal on Apr 22, 2010 10:33 AM MDT reply actions

I think it does.

At this point in Leinart’s career he is not better than Roethlisberger but he hasn’t been given the chance like Roethlisberger got with Pitt. I think Leinart could develop into a better QB but the fact that the Cardinals are looking into someone that would be a long term starter like Roethlisberger leads me to believe that there is some doubts as to Leinart’s ability to develop into that starter. never said they lost all faith in him, just saying there is some doubt there if their looking into this.

by Pyromnc on Apr 22, 2010 10:48 AM MDT up reply actions

bigger isnt better

Let’s be real ben was lucky and was drafted on to a great team ….. That doesn’t make him great … I don’t think he would work out in Arizona …. Give Matt the Chance I think he might surprise us all

AYFK

by Desert_Bird_Watcher on Apr 22, 2010 10:53 AM MDT via mobile reply actions

Not to mention a lucky Super Bowl throw

; )

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 22, 2010 4:39 PM MDT up reply actions

Give Matt a chance

That being said, if you hear of a 26yo, two time Super Bowl Champion QB being shopped around, you have to at least make a phone call. Unless you are totally set in stone at QB, which the Cardinals aren’t at this point.

I was wondering, "Why is that Frisbee getting bigger" and then it hit me.

by manderson367 on Apr 22, 2010 11:08 AM MDT reply actions

Due Diligence

They have to find out what the Steelers want for him. Leinart has a lot of promise but has yet to prove himself. Anderson is just as questionable if not more so.

I don’t want Big Ben as a Cardinal. If there was schism between him and Hines Ward that’s a big red flag. Add all the other issues and he just doesn’t cut it for me. Leinart has been criticized for his leadership. Let the guy prove himself. Ben’s “leadership” has sown discord in the steeler locker room. His character is in the toilet. I don’t want guys like him or Vick representing the franchise. I’d rather lose.

by hadrarius on Apr 22, 2010 12:05 PM MDT reply actions

+1

They have to make the call, if for no other reason than to send up smoke, but what makes it interesting is if the terms are right:

Say Matt and our late first round pick for Ben? I don’t know if I would take it based upon the character issues and what will be a 4 game suspension but I would have to think a long time about it. Ben has a long term deal in place and Matty is either going to get a new big deal or be cut after this year.

2 months ago I would have taken that deal without hesitation.

by Drullin'OverDaCards on Apr 22, 2010 1:33 PM MDT up reply actions

If they give up on Leinart...

then trade him for JAson Campbell. We need playaction QBs who are mobile. Campbell would be a great fit for the offense.

by USS ARIZONA 808 on Apr 22, 2010 12:22 PM MDT reply actions

If they give up on Leinart

they’ll cut him at the end of the season like they did Rolle. His contract balloons in 2011.

by hadrarius on Apr 22, 2010 12:33 PM MDT up reply actions

He has one year to prove himsefl

Which is more then enough time at this point. The team is better then it’s every been.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 22, 2010 4:40 PM MDT up reply actions

I don't want anything to do with Ben

As good of a QB as he is, and he IS a good one, he’s a POS and could be a cancer in the locker room as well as being a big distraction with his off field antics. See how badly Matt was crucified for taking pictures with beer bongs and coeds in his hot tub, and imagine how much worse it would be when your QB is accused of sexually assaulting 2 women in the span of 10 months or so.

We all bleed Cardinal Red, but most of us don't recognize it!

by robloosli on Apr 22, 2010 1:05 PM MDT reply actions 3 recs

and..

2 other less publiczed accusations.

so really 4, in 2 yrs, disgusting.

by fansincejakenrob on Apr 22, 2010 2:00 PM MDT up reply actions

We still hear about Matt's incident

I’m sure Steeler fans are embarrassed.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 22, 2010 2:03 PM MDT up reply actions

No way do we want him

The few bad things we have heard about are possible only the tip of a large iceburg.

by don f on Apr 22, 2010 2:53 PM MDT up reply actions

Is it really that hard to not sexually abuse a woman?

I’ve never came close to finding myself in that situation, why is it so difficult for Ben? Just don’t do it.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 22, 2010 4:41 PM MDT up reply actions

that's hilarious and to answer you - no it's not! lol!

by az78true on Apr 22, 2010 5:22 PM MDT up reply actions

Not going to happen.

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.

I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad.

by JoeCB1991 on Apr 22, 2010 2:14 PM MDT reply actions

But if it does, they have to keep him away from ASU and Mill Avenue.

Lifelong Arizona Cardinals/Chicago Bears fan.

I can't stand fair-weather/bandwagon fans, stick with your team, throughout the good and the bad.

by JoeCB1991 on Apr 22, 2010 2:33 PM MDT up reply actions

The Cardinals move up to the Steelers spot in the first and get Kirk Morrison from the Raiders.

The Raiders get Roethlisberger for a first and Kirk Morrison.

This isn’t any kind of prediction, just an example of a possible 3 way scenario.

by hadrarius on Apr 22, 2010 4:31 PM MDT reply actions

I wouldn't be opposed to it. but at this point it's probably too late.

What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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by Andrew602 on Apr 22, 2010 4:42 PM MDT up reply actions