Ben Roethlisberger's broken jaw did not have to be wired shut, a factor that could hasten his recovery from his motorcycle accident, and the Steelers quarterback got out of his hospital bed Wednesday to talk with teammates and family members. Because Roethlisberger's multiple facial fractures, broken nose and broken upper and lower jaw are being held in place by screws and 2-inch titanium plates, he can eat soft foods - and not be restricted to liquids - during an estimated six to eight week recovery period.