Some within the Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping Ben Roethlisberger retires

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Steelers news: Some in Pittsburgh are hoping Ben Roethlisberger retires

Some within the Pittsburgh Steelers organization are reportedly hoping that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger retires this offseason.

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Some within the Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping Ben Roethlisberger retires

Given how miserable the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback situation was in 2019, you would think the team would be thrilled to have Ben Roethlisberger back from injury in 2020.

Not so fast.

Fox Sports analyst and former NFL defensive lineman Chris Canty reported on First Things First on Tuesday morning that “there are people in the Steelers organization praying that Big Ben retires.”

Canty noted that Roethlisberger retiring would better help Pittsburgh manage the salary cap and that the two-year, $68 million contract extension that the Steelers gave Roethlisberger last offseason “looks like an awful deal right now.”

Roethlisberger played in just two games this past season before going down with an elbow injury in Week 2 that knocked him out for the remainder of the year.

As a result, Pittsburgh had to use Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges under center, and while the Steelers were still able to contend for a playoff spot, it certainly wasn’t because of the play of either of those two signal-callers, who hurt Pittsburgh’s chances more than anything else.

Roethlisberger, who turns 38 years old next month, was drafted by the Steelers back in 2004 and has spent his entire career with the organization, making six Pro Bowl appearances and leading the franchise to a pair of Super Bowl championships.

In 2018, Roethlisberger led the NFL with 5,129 passing yards and threw for 34 touchdowns, but he also tossed a league-leading 16 interceptions.

Pittsburgh went 8-8 this past season, marking the second straight campaign that the club failed to qualify for the playoffs. However, the Steelers have not had a losing season since 2003.

 

[fearsomefour]

I’m surprised he hadn’t yet given his injury.
But, replace him with whom?
A FA I guess.

 

[Akrasian]

If he retired before the roster bonus hits, he would save the Steelers $8.5 million against the cap this season. Given he was injured almost all of last season, I don't see them being able to claw back the signing bonus, but it would help a bit and save even more for next season.

He's unlikely to be a consistent impact player going forward, so yes, I'm sure they would love him to retire, even if they have to say so off the record. And it's a good year to sign a free agent, or at least to draft and develop a new guy.

 

[HE WITH HORNS]

Alot of those QBs from the early 2000s will be retired soon, Rothlessburglar, Manning, Brees, Brady, etc.

Question is, who will take their place?

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I’m surprised he hadn’t yet given his injury.
But, replace him with whom?
A FA I guess.

I hear Taysom Hill thinks he's a franchise QB! It will only cost them a first round pick

 

[fearsomefour]

I hear Taysom Hill thinks he's a franchise QB! It will only cost them a first round pick

If anyone believes he can play at that level it’s a no brained.
I think Hill will stay in NO and Bridgewater will walk.

 

[fearsomefour]

Alot of those QBs from the early 2000s will be retired soon, Rothlessburglar, Manning, Brees, Brady, etc.

Question is, who will take their place?

Mahomes, Murray, Goff, Jimmy G (or Mullins), T Hill, Winston, Wentz, Dak, Jackson, Bridgewater and the young guys in Chicago, NY, Washington.
A lot of potential guys.
Most likely to me at this point?
Mahomes (no duh), Jackson, Winston (yes, seriously), Goff, Murray.

 

[Faceplant]

Winston??? Lolz...

 

[LesBaker]

So they just missed the playoffs with scrubs, but want a future HOF player to go away?

Fcking stupid.

And oh by the way never believe anyone who says "some are hoping" because that belies bullshit from the start.

Plus he looks like a young Kramer from Seinfeld after a dozen too many bong hits.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

If anyone believes he can play at that level it’s a no brained.
I think Hill will stay in NO and Bridgewater will walk.

I was kind of joking.

 

[fearsomefour]

Winston??? Lolz...

I agree in one sense.
But, he has playmakers around him and can make every throw.
Tomato Head will give him another chance to get his turnovers under control. Not sure he can however.

 

[fearsomefour]

I was kind of joking.

Yeah.
I could see someone way overpaying for him. He is a playmaker and it’s a copy cat league.

 

[Rynie]

I personally hope he kills himself, but that's just me.

 

[Memento]

I personally hope he kills himself, but that's just me.

While I wouldn't go that far, if he does retire, I hope the door hits his ass on the way out.

 

[Rynie]

While I wouldn't go that far, if he does retire, I hope the door hits his ass on the way out.

I was just kidding, but yeah...i hate Ben Ruthlesraper.

 

[Flint]

His elbow pretty much exploded, who knows what it’s going to be like when he comes back, and for a guy without much mobility how much stress is his arm going to be under.

 

[Corbin]

I was dating a Steeler fan for a bit last year and watched Duck play some, he’s not horrible. The games I watched at least he wasn’t the Liability. The Steelers couldn’t catch, hold onto the ball, and interceptions hit hand of stone.

 

[Ram77]

I personally hope he kills himself, but that's just me.

How does that response even come out? To wish suicide upon someone? Hope you're joking but even that would be pretty bad

 

[kurtfaulk]

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Did the fucker even get suspended for bringing the game in disrepute after the two separate rape allegations?

.

 

[OldSchool]

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