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16 Charlie Batch, QB
Height/Weight: 6-2/216
| Birthdate: 12/05/1974
| Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| Team: Pittsburgh Steelers
| College: Eastern Michigan
| NFL Experience: 12
| Owned/Started%: 0/0
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  Roethlisberger among Steelers inactives
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Updated 11/29/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: The Steelers have announced the following players as inactive for Week 12 at Baltimore: QB Ben Roethlisberger, QB Charlie Batch, DB Keenan Lewis, DB Troy Polamalu, DL Ra'Shon Harris and DL Nick Eason. | Analysis: Roethlisberger is the only offensive player on this list with any Fantasy value, and had already been declared out earlier this week, so he should be on your bench at this point. Polamalu is a solid IDP option when healthy, but he was also ruled out before Sunday. Continue to ignore all the other guys in Fantasy play. |
 Wrist to sideline QB Batch
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Updated 11/23/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Planning to pick up Steelers backup QB Charlie Batch in case starter Ben Roethlisberger can't play in Week 12? Forget it -- Batch injured his left wrist after replacing Roethlisberger during an overtime loss at Kansas City in Week 12 and could miss the rest of the regular season. Batch was hurt despite playing only four plays in the Steelers' 27-24 loss - his first game action since 2007. He is expected to undergo surgery later this week to repair the wrist and miss approximately six weeks. Batch sat out last season with a broken collarbone. | Analysis: Roethlisberger left with concussion-like symptoms when his head struck Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson's knee while he was being dropped for a 1-yard loss in overtime. Roethlisberger was examined Monday and his status for Sunday night's game in Baltimore is uncertain. If Roethlisberger can't play, third-string QB Dennis Dixon would get the nod. Keep Batch on waivers as his golden opportunity to play has taken a tremendous blow. |
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Batch steps in for Roethlisberger
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Updated 11/22/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger threw for 398 yards and three touchdowns in a Week 11 overtime loss at Kansas City, leaving the game in the overtime session after taking a knee to the helmet. He completed 32 of 42 passes, but was intercepted twice. Charlie Batch replaced Roethlisberger and completed 1 of 2 passes for 17 yards. | Analysis: Roethlisberger appeared to be very shaken up after the play and he received medical attention on the field for several minutes before being removed from the game. He did remain on the sideline, which is a good sign, but a head injury could possibly be serious enough to make him miss some game action. Monitor this closely leading up to Week 12 at Baltimore. Batch would be a very low-end replacement option if he has to start. |
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Steelers backups do nothing Sunday
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Updated 11/15/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Pittsburgh had several players not factor into the offense in the Week 10 win against Cincinnati. Steelers WR Limas Sweed, WR Stefan Logan, TE David Johnson and QB Charlie Batch all dressed but did not record an offensive stat against the Bengals. | Analysis: It's safe to ignore all these players for Week 11 at Kansas City. They do not play enough or record enough offensive production to use against the Chiefs. |
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Steelers don't stat Week 9
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Updated 11/9/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Pittsburgh had several players not factor into the offense in the Week 9 win at Denver on Monday night. Steelers WR Limas Sweed, TE Matt Spaeth, FB Carey Davis and TE David Johnson all played but did not stat. Backup QB Charlie Batch did not play. | Analysis: None of the players on this list are expected to have much Fantasy appeal this season. Leave them on the waiver wire in all leagues for Week 10 against the Bengals. |
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Steelers minions do not factor
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Updated 10/25/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Charlie Batch, Stefan Logan, Shaun McDonald and TE Matt Spaeth did not record an offensive statistic in Week 7 against the Vikings. | Analysis: The Steelers are on bye in Week 8 and play in Week 9 at Denver.None of the players listed are expected to have any real Fantasy appeal. Leave them on waivers until further notice. |
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Steelers minions don't factor
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Updated 10/18/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Charlie Batch, David Johnson, Stefan Logan, Shaun McDonald and M Spaeth did not record an offensive statistic in Week 6 against Cleveland. | Analysis: None of the players listed are expected to have any real Fantasy appeal. Leave them on waivers until further notice. |
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Steelers go without stats Week 5
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Updated 10/11/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Pittsburgh TE Matt Spaeth saw a start in Week 5 in a win over the Lions but did not make any catches. Also playing in the game but not making any statistics were: WR Limas Sweed, RB Carey Davis and TE David Johnson. Backup QB Charlie Batch did not play. | Analysis: These players hardly ever do enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers for now; the Steelers play Cleveland Week 6. |
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Six Steelers don't record stats
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Updated 10/5/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Steelers WR/KR Stefan Logan, TE Matt Spaeth, RBs Isaac Redman and Carey Davis, WR Shaun McDonald and QB Charlie Batch all dressed and were active but didn't record an offensive statistic Week 4 vs. the Chargers | Analysis: These players hardly never do enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers for now; the Steelers play at the Lions in Week 5. |
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Three Steelers don't record stats
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Updated 9/27/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Steelers TE David Johnson, RB Stefan Logan and QB Charlie Batch didn't record offensive statistics Week 3 at Cincinnati. | Analysis: These players never do enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers. |
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Five Steelers don't record stats
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Updated 9/20/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Steelers RB Stefan Logan, RB Frank Summers, WR Shaun McDonald, TE David Johnson and QB Charlie Batch didn't record offensive statistics Week 2 at Chicago. | Analysis: None of these players ever does enough statistically to matter in Fantasy. Leave them all on waivers. |
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Five Steelers shutout Week 1
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Updated 9/10/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Steelers RB Stefan Logan, TE Matt Spaeth, RB Frank Summers, TE David Johnson and QB Charlie Batch all dressed but failed to record an offensive stat Week 1 against the Titans. | Analysis: Most of these players are reserves or special teams contributors for the Steelers. Until that changes, they have little to no Fantasy appeal heading into Week 2 against the Bears. |
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Dixon solid in preseason game
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Updated 8/23/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Pittsburgh QB Dennis Dixon got the start in Saturday's preseason loss against the Redskins. Dixon, competing with Charlie Bath for the backup job behind Ben Roethlisberger, was clearly the best QB for the Steelers in the game as he went 8 of 16 for 68 yards. He also ran three times for 20 yards. Batch came on next and went 5 of 14 for 63 yards. | Analysis: Dixon and Batch will continue to vie for the job throughout training camp, but neither has any Fantasy value unless Big Ben gets hurt. Ignore Dixon and Batch on Draft Day in all leagues. |
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Dixon pushes Batch for job
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Updated 8/4/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Steelers QB Dennis Dixon is making a strong case to be the No. 2 quarterback, ahead of Charlie Batch, behind Ben Roethlisberger. Dixon has been accurate and knows the offense better after years as a spread QB. | Analysis: Dixon and Batch will continue to vie for the job throughout training camp, but neither has any Fantasy value unless Big Ben gets hurt. Ignore Dixon and Batch on Draft Day in all leagues. |
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Batch re-signs with Steelers
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Updated 4/16/2009 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Backup quarterback Charlie Batch returned to the Steelers by signing an $895,000, one-year contract that includes a $50,000 signing bonus. The move was expected because Batch has been working out with the Steelers since missing last season with a broken right collarbone. Byron Leftwich replaced Batch as Ben Roethlisberger's backup, but he signed a two-year deal with Tampa Bay. Batch has been the Steelers' primary backup since signing with the Steelers in 2002. He has played in 22 games since then, starting four times. | Analysis: Batch won't sniff the field unless Ben Roethlisberger is hurt. But after last season, chances are we'll see Batch at some point quarterbacking the Steelers. Ultimately, he's not worth a draft pick in any league. |
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Batch to IR; Leftwich backup QB
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Updated 8/30/2008 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: The Steelers have decided to place backup QB Charlie Batch on Injured Reserve with a broken collarbone, ending his season, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. That means that veteran passer Byron Leftwich will have a job this year as the backup quarterback to Ben Roethlisberger. | Analysis: Batch shouldn't be owned in any league since he's done for the season. Leftwich is worth a look only if Ben Roethlisberger were to miss significant playing time, and keep in mind that Roethlisberger has never played a full 16-game slate (he would have last year if not for sitting in Week 17). Leftwich is someone you can pick up off the waiver wire later on this year if necessary. |
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Batch could be cut
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Updated 8/19/2008 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: The Beaver County Times reports Steelers QB Charlie Batch, who is out with a broken collarbone suffered in an Aug. 8 preseason game, can either be placed on the season-ending injured reserve list, agree to an injury settlement and be cut or the Steelers can keep him on the active roster. Typically, it takes four-to-six weeks for a broken collarbone to heal. Currently, the Steelers have five quarterbacks: starter Ben Roethlisberger; backup Byron Leftwich, who was signed after Batch was hurt; rookie Dennis Dixon, a fifth-round draft pick; Mike Potts, an undrafted rookie free agent; and Batch. The Steelers will probably keep three: Roethlisberger, Leftwich and Dixon, who would likely be snatched away if placed on the practice squad. That could leave Batch without a team. | Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Batch, but he has minimal Fantasy value in 2008 and should not be drafted in any leagues. |
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Batch has surgery
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Updated 8/12/2008 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports Steelers QB Charlie Batch had surgery Monday to repair the fractured collarbone he suffered in the preseason win over Philadelphia. Batch is expected to be out four to six weeks. | Analysis: Batch could be out for more than six weeks, and has now been replaced by Byron Leftwich. When Batch returns, he might be out of a job. Keep an eye on what develops, but don't plan on drafting Batch in any leagues. |
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Culpepper or Leftwich to Steelers?
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Updated 8/10/2008 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review is reporting the Steelers are interested in signing either Daunte Culpepper or Byron Leftwich to back up Ben Roethlisberger after Charlie Batch was injured Friday night. Batch, who suffered a broken right collarbone in Friday's 16-10 exhibition victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, is expected to be out four to six weeks, according to coach Mike Tomlin. That leaves just rookies Dennis Dixon and Mike Potts on the roster to be the backups if they don't sign another. And Roethlisberger, who was sacked 93 times the past two years, takes more hits than almost any passer in the NFL. | Analysis: The backup quarterback position is crucial for the Steelers and whoever wins the job, be it from outside the organization or one of the rookies, would be a waiver-wire pick up should Roethlisberger injure himself at any point. |
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Steelers' Batch breaks collarbone
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Updated 8/8/2008 |
| Charlie Batch, QB PIT | |
| News: Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Charlie Batch broke his right collarbone and left the team's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday night. It's unclear how Batch was hurt, but the injury may have occurred on a broken play midway through the second quarter. Batch attempted to hand off to Mewelde Moore, who appeared to miss his assignment prompting Batch to scramble for six yards off left tackle. Batch remained in the game but left after handing off to Gary Russell on the next play with 6:13 left in the half. It was not immediately clear how long Batch will be sidelined. | Analysis: This news comes as more of a downer to Batch than Fantasy owners. Batch was the second stringer behind Ben Roethlisberger but will now probably miss a good chunk of the season. Broken collarbones are no light matter. He had minimal Fantasy value to begin with, but now isn't someone to consider at all. |
