May 20th, 2010 
Laylah Figueroa 
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Mike Tomlin has declared that he will know his starting quarterback when training camp gets rolling in July, and all indications are Byron Leftwich will be the teams starter opening day against the Falcons at Heinz Field. The move leaves Dennis Dixon sitting on the sidelines, and it’s a move that will likely be well talked about if Leftwich doesn’t deliver on getting the job done.
Personally, I think we should take a poll on this one. Both QB’s have great advantages and have shown in spurts that they are great players. I think in the end Tomlin will know what to do, they always have, and they usually come out on top no matter what. They strive for excellence and deliver nothing less, and they are so entertaining to watch, they have made football what it’s suppose to be over the years.
Leftwich has more experience but seems Dixon can scramble and open up the game more, he has great accuracy and is a better passer, he just needs to learn defenses, which is what seemed to cost him late in his only pro start last year playing the Ravens in Baltimore.
Then again, Lefty appears to play like Ben! He has that universal effect that can accomplish anything and the do anything attitude with plays to back him up. He showed that two years ago filling in against the Redskins on Monday night, and also followed it up with a strong game in the 08 season finale against Cleveland.
But in the end, I feel Tomlin thinks it will be a safe call to start Lefty because he can win a few games and possibly get the ball rolling until Ben’s back under center hopefully in week five.
I like them both, but that’s why coaches coach, and the organization knows what they’re doing.
Dixon – aggressive and eager to win, but aren’t most Steelers players? Lefty – experienced and hopefully ready to go after taking most of the snaps with the first team in training camp and preseason.
They are more than proud to wear the uniforms and it shows. I think no matter what, the Steelers will rebound and dominate this season. They have great options for who’s starting and a great back up, with a team to follow that seems more committed to running the ball more in 2010.
I’d like to see what Steeler fans think, cast your vote on who you think should be the starting quarterback once the 2010 season kicks off.
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