Who Could The Steelers Most Ill-Afford To Lose?

Here is Ron Cook's (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) list:

1. Ben Roethlisberger
2. Aaron Smith
3. Troy Polamalu
4. Willie Parker
5. Justin Hartwig
6. James Harrison
7. Hines Ward
8. Heath Miller
9. James Farrior
10. Ryan Clark

Source: Post-Gazette.com

 

Big ben because lefty won't win them games.

 

Big Ben then Willie Parker without either of those guys on offense they just won't be as effective. More so big ben the willie. QB is the leader of the offense on this team and without him they won't nearly be what they are right now

 

No love for Santonio Holmes.

 

Ben is the easy choice, but LT Marvel Smith is by far the most important OL man. Dunno what Smiz is smoking.

 

There just isn't many top QB's around in the NFL. Definitely Big Ben would be the biggest loss.

 

I personally think we have one of the best kickers around....ask the Jets how it feels to lose their kicker. Ryan Clark is a gamer but he was gone last year and it hurt but wasn't the end.

 

I agree Dougerrr...I would add Jeff Reed to the bottom of that list. I also may remove Miller and add Marvel Smith...