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LATROBE, Pa. -- Time will tell how the relationship between Todd Haley and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will evolve. But for now, the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive co-ordinator is making his quarterbacks eyes light up. Entering his ninth season, Roethlisberger has long publicly campaigned to run more no-huddle offence in which he carries more play-calling responsibilities. Haley, in his first season with the team, said on Tuesday the no-huddle "will be... a big part of our offence." "(Roethlisberger) has shown a propensity to do that at a high level," Haley said. "Ideally, if you have a quarterback like Ben and what hes done, when hes in full control, thats a good situation to be in because hes right in the middle of it and seeing whats going on." The Steelers (No. 17 in the AP Pro32) spent a significant portion of their afternoon practice on Tuesday placing special emphasis on running the no-huddle. As the players continue to assimilate themselves into Haleys system, Roethlisberger would seem to need to master an advanced understanding of the offence before he could be entrusted to run the no-huddle. "It requires some attention, of course -- its new," coach Mike Tomlin said. "But I like where the group is. Its obvious that we made good use of our off-season time. When I talk about that, Im talking about (Organized Team Activities) and minicamp, but its a process." Roethlisberger was particularly close with former co-ordinator Bruce Arians, but Arians was forced out at the end of last season and now holds the co-ordinators job with the Colts. But even Arians -- despite repeated teases -- resisted handing over the play-calling reins to Roethlisberger on a regular basis. Other than the obvious late-in-a-half situations, the Steelers rarely ran a random series in the no-huddle over the past few seasons even though it was practiced often. "Ben, I can tell through the spring, hes got his arms around it, he likes it," Haley said. "You can see his eyes light up a little bit when we get into that mode, and I think thats the sign of a great quarterback. The ones Ive been around, they want it. Give me control, let me run this thing. And he has the ability to do it, as hes shown in the past and through the spring." Initially, the relationship between Haley and Roethlisberger, at least publicly, was viewed frosty. Each said he hadnt spoken with the other for days after Haley was hired -- even when both were in the same building at the Steelers practice facility. But as Haley and the Pittsburgh offence assimilate to one another, more of a mutual appreciation is apparent. "Ive heard people say that its a quarterbacks league, and having now spent 16, 17 years coaching, I believe that," Haley said. "You need a guy that can be the field general and move your football team up and down the field, control the battle with the defence. And Ben is in that group of top guys. "Hes proven it from day one in the NFL, so Im having a lot of fun across the board with all the position groups and the guys up front. But Ben taking that football every snap, it makes it fun for us offensive coaches." Arians was a mainstay with the Steelers staff. So, in effect, this is the first time in Roethlisbergers career hes had to learn a new offence. "Were getting there. Were trying to get there," Roethlisberger said Tuesday. "I know we had just in the walkthrough today something where (tight end Heath Miller) and I were on the same page, which is always a good thing. But we were on the wrong page in the coachs book. So were still getting there." With Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Wallace holding out, starting running back Rashard Mendenhall recovering from a torn ACL and three of the offensive lines five positions potentially manned by new starters, a comprehensive understanding of the offence by the players before the season opener would serve the Steelers well. "We feel like theres been enough to feel good about the direction were going," Haley said. "Theres a lot of work to do, and were still reinstalling a bunch of the things from the spring so they all hear it for a third time. "But we feel good about where we are." NOTES: The Steelers signed WR Paul Cox and waived OT Bridger Buche. Cox, a 6-4, 203-pound rookie free agent from Mississippi Valley State, was cut by San Diego last week. Pittsburgh just signed Buche last week. ... For the third time in five afternoon practices, a thunderstorm moved in almost exactly as the workout was ending. ... CB Keenan Lewis (shoulder) practiced fully after he had left practice Sunday. WR Emmanuel Sanders and rookie offensive linemen David DeCastro and Mike Adams likewise returned to practice after missing all or part of Sundays workout. ... Miller (ankle) is getting closer to returning to full practice participation, Tomlin said. ... Rookie CB Terry Carter has a hamstring injury. ... Tomlin anticipates S Damon Cromartie-Smith (shoulder) to be activated from the physically unable to perform list Wednesday. Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping. James was shaken up twice in the Heats preseason finale Friday night, first when he turned the ankle in the games opening minutes, then in the third quarter when he was inadvertently kicked in the face by New Orleans centre Robin Lopez. Cheap NBA Jerseys .J. -- Mike Pouncey took his turn at firing up the back-and-forth banter between the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. http://www.azulvirtual.org/hot.html. 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