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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ben Roethlisberger Makes Bold Prediction for Steelers Day 3 Rookie
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Jack Sawyer at practice on May 9, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sees big things in the future of Pittsburgh's fourth-round pick Jack Sawyer. The Pittsburgh Steelers passed on other positions of need to strengthen their already star-studded outside linebacker room with Ohio State's Jack Sawyer in the fourth round (No. 123) of the 2025 NFL Draft. But former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger doesn't think they'll ever come to regret that decision. Advertisement 'You can see that that dude has every potential to be a captain at some point on this team' Roethlisberger said on the latest episode of 'Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger.' 'Dude is gonna be good, I think. I almost forgot about him in the draft. When we picked him, I was like, 'Oh, I remember. Yeah, that's a good pick.'' Sawyer, 22, did come at great value ranked as the No. 67 overall player on the NFL Mock Draft Database consensus big board. So it wouldn't be a surprise if he was the highest-rated player on Pittsburgh's board. The 6-foot-4, 260-pound defender recorded 59 tackles (25 solo), nine sacks, three forced fumbles, one interception and six passes defensed while leading the Buckeyes to a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2024. Advertisement His most notable play came in the Cotton Bowl when he strip sacked Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers and returned it for an 83-yard touchdown to seal the game. Jack Sawyer, Ohio State Athletics However, Sawyer is joining a very crowded room, which already includes T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig. That's why many question what his impact will be as a rookie or even in the next couple of seasons. Roethlisberger is not among those, though. Instead, he thinks it will be a good thing for Sawyer's long-term development. 'I think it's great because he's going to get to learn behind some studs, maybe one of the greatest to ever play the game in T.J., Alex, who's a high-motor, high-quality, high-character guy that is a really good football player as well,' Roethlisberger said. 'And he's all for learning. He's not coming in being like, 'I'm the dude.'' Advertisement In four seasons at Ohio State, Sawyer registered 144 tackles (68 solo), 23 sacks, six forced fumbles, one interception and 10 passes defensed. This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Ben Roethlisberger Makes Bold Prediction for Steelers Day 3 Rookie
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ben Roethlisberger claims Aaron Rodgers is snubbing the Steelers while secretly waiting for a Vikings reunion
Ben Roethlisberger suggests Aaron Rodgers might prefer Minnesota over Pittsburgh (Imagn Images) The NFL offseason is often filled with speculation, but Aaron Rodgers' prolonged free agency has taken center stage. Despite being one of the most decorated quarterbacks of his generation, the 4-time MVP has yet to commit to a new team after parting ways with the New York Jets. And now, former Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger has added an intriguing twist to the saga. Ben Roethlisberger suggests Aaron Rodgers might be eyeing Minnesota instead of Pittsburgh Aaron Rodgers has been linked heavily with the Pittsburgh Steelers, who still have a major gap at quarterback. With Mason Rudolph, rookie Will Howard, and Skylar Thompson filling the depth chart, there's a clear opportunity for Rodgers to take over under center. But despite sightings of Rodgers working out with new Steelers addition DK Metcalf, no deal has materialized. — MotorcycleSp (@MotorcycleSp) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brazilian Bikinis 2025 Expertinspector Click Here Undo Ben Roethlisberger addressed the situation on his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, saying: 'I think Aaron secretly, again, just my opinion, I think Aaron is secretly still holding out for Minnesota, which is why he hasn't signed with the Steelers.' He further added, 'Why else would you go throw to DK and be working out, and put it out blast to everybody that I'm throwing to these guys, but you won't sign?' A Vikings move would echo Brett Favre's final NFL chapter The Minnesota Vikings could offer Rodgers a smoother fit. Their quarterback-friendly offense under Kevin O'Connell and elite weapons like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison make them a compelling destination. Rodgers is also no stranger to the NFC North, having battled the Vikings for years as a Packer. This potential move would mirror the path taken by Rodgers' mentor Brett Favre, who left the Packers for the Jets before ultimately joining the Vikings. Earlier this offseason, Favre even voiced his hope that Rodgers would follow a similar trajectory. Are the Vikings even interested? That's the biggest unknown. The Vikings already invested in young talent like J.J. McCarthy, Sam Howell, and undrafted rookie Max Brosmer. McCarthy is reportedly ready to lead, which may close the door on Rodgers in Minnesota. Also Read: 'Sue the NFL for racial discrimination': Deion Sanders pressured to to sue NFL for $40 million over Shedeur Sanders' shocking draft fall With limited options remaining, the Pittsburgh Steelers might be Rodgers' most realistic destination. But if Roethlisberger's theory holds water, Rodgers may still be waiting for a call that's unlikely to come — one from the Vikings. Until then, the saga continues.
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Aaron Rodgers fires back at Steelers legend's Vikings speculation: 'That's not accurate'
Aaron Rodgers fires back at Steelers legend's Vikings speculation: 'That's not accurate' Aaron Rodgers' recent appearance on The Pat McAfee Show shed light on what was really happening behind the scenes for the four-time MVP throughout free agency. Rodgers, in hilarious fashion, spent a good part of his time with McAfee denying any and all 'inside' information that had been 'leaked' about his offseason journey — including Ben Roethlisberger's Vikings speculation. Big Ben set the NFL rumor mill ablaze when he speculated that Rodgers was secretly holding out for a vacant starting QB spot on the Vikings' roster — and Rodgers made sure to shoot it down: 'There's been a lot of narratives that have not been anywhere near accurate — starting with the Jets, continuing with something I just read about me pitching something to the Vikings. I know Ben — I only know this again because Ben was on the show talking about me waiting around for the Vikings — that's not accurate either.' Rodgers stated. 'Yeah, I mean, there's a lot of silly narratives out there,' Rodgers would later conclude. Will Roethlisberger respond to Rodgers' comments on his own podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, or will Big Ben leave behind his viral Vikings comments for good?
USA Today
25-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Steelers legend gives the hard truth about team's flaws
Steelers legend gives the hard truth about team's flaws I've always considered myself very fortunate to have grown up watching the great Pittsburgh Steelers teams of the 1970s. That group that won four Super Bowls in six seasons will always rank among the strongest NFL dynasties of all time. One of the anchors of those elite Steelers defenses was cornerback Mel Blount. A player so physical and so dominant that the NFL had to change the rules to accommodate him. Blount was recently on Ben Roethlisberger's Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger Podcast, and he didn't hold back from discussing the problems with the Steelers roster. Blount didn't have much good to say about the team and really said the quiet part out loud about the weaknesses on this roster. 'I think the Steelers, right now, they could use help at every position,' Blount said. The thing is, Blount isn't wrong. He goes on to say that if the defense didn't have T.J. Watt, they wouldn't have much. There's no denying the Steelers defense has woefully underachieved given the financial investment the team has made. It has to be tough be a player like Blount, who spent his entire career in Pittsburgh and was part of the Steel Curtain defense, watching his franchise unravel like it has. Pittsburgh heads into 2025 having not won a playoff game since 2016. For the fifth straight season, there is uncertainty at the quarterback position and the team will have its fifth different starter in as many years this season. For a franchise that prides itself so much on continuity and consistency, this is completely out of character and a huge reason why this team has struggled since the retirement of Roethlisberger.
