... some games without Ben Roethlisberger, I was actually eagerly anticipating seeing Dennis Dixon step up.

Dixon was being touted as a Heisman Trophy candidate as a senior, coming off of a phenomenal junior year. He tore his ACL and the Steelers stole him in the fifth round.

Dixon has the tools to be a big time NFL QB. Great size, speed, strong arm, and a great work ethic.  He flashed some potential in the game against Baltimore last year, as well as in preseason.  

This is going to be Dixon's third year. If he is going to replace Charlie Batch as the No. 2 QB, we need to know if he is the real deal or not.

So while picking up Byron Leftwich provided some insurance and comfort, I was disappointed to...

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