Roethlisberger Warns Steelers: Avoid Early QB Draft

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines. Right here on NFL News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. Pittsburgh Steelers fans might see the team eyeing a quarterback in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft. Analysts point to Alabama's Thai Simpson as a possible French first-round pick if the Steelers go that route. Ben Raffesberger, the Steelers legend, strongly advises against it. He says skip the first or even second round for a quarterback this time around. Instead, look at third-round talents or later if you want competition on the roster. The team faces real pressure to compete in 2026 under new head coach Mike McCarthy. Their best shot at success hinges on landing a free agent quarterback, not drafting one high. A veteran signing or even Aaron Rogers returning could make McCarthy's debut season strong. Drafting early risks too much when proven options exist in free agency. For now, Raffesberger's words serve as a caution to stick with safer paths and build depth without

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