Ben Roethlisberger spoke again about Aaron Rodgers in the latest edition of his podcast, Footbahlin. The Pittsburgh Steelers legend sent a warning to Mike Tomlin about the quarterback’s delay in deciding his future.
“If I’m the Steelers, I’m saying: ‘Hey Aaron, I need to know by like Tuesday of next week.’ Like, I got to know before the draft whether you’re coming or not. Maybe Aaron’s waiting to see what the Steelers do in the draft. Maybe Aaron’s like, I don’t want to come to the Steelers if they drafted a first-round quarterback that is now going to be sitting behind me all year.”
Big Ben is referring to the rumors that have emerged in recent weeks, suggesting that Shedeur Sanders could be a first-round possibility for the Steelers in the draft. It’s important to remember that the franchise is looking for a quarterback who can keep them as a Super Bowl contender in the long term, as Rodgers is really just a one-year option.
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As Ben Roethlisberger mentions, the big problem for the Steelers is that Rodgers has put them in a tight situation by not making a final decision. That’s why the warning is clear: they need an answer as soon as possible.