Roethlisberger's QB Plan: Rodgers, Dobbs, or Howard?

0:00It's March 27, NFL news today starts now, AI powered, and always on. Former Steelers quarterback Ben Rothesberger has a clear plan for Pittsburgh's quarterback spot. His top choice is Aaron Rogers, who led the team to an AFC North title last season, but is now a free agent undecided about 2026. Big Ben hopes Rogers commits before the draft to avoid uncertainty. If Rogers retires, Rothesberger suggests signing veteran Josh Dobbs as a backup. Dobbs started his career with the Steelers as a fourth-round pick in 2017 and spent five seasons there, including time as Big Ben's teammate. He's known for quickly learning playbooks thanks to his aerospace engineering background. Rothesberger is a big fan of rookie Will Howard and once him as the starter in that scenario. The 2025 sixth-round pick from Ohio State saw no action last year, but Big Ben sees him as a proven college winner worth developing for. Two or three seasons while building the roster around him.

1:03He advises against using a high draft pick on a quarterback right now, preferring to add depth later, like in the fourth round. This approach lets the team plug a quarterback into a strong lineup rather than rushing to build a round one. With new weapons like Rico Dattle and Michael Pittman, plus coach Mike McCarthy, Rothesberger predicts Rogers will return for at least one more. Year at age 42, keeping Pittsburgh's offense humming strong.