Source: Steelers would explore trade for Roethlisberger

[The Spaz]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had no dialogue with other teams about dealing embattled quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, but have had significant internal discussions about the matter, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

According to the source, ownership remains dismayed and embarrassed by Roethlisberger's actions in a Georgia college town this offseason and find his string of other offseason incidents troubling. The team has been monitoring the public backlash against Roethlisberger closely.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

[The Spaz]

interested anyone?

[Yasgur's Farm]

I'm not sure I am.

[TonyIncredible]

but who does that leave them with batch? LMAO! Even though he's caused them embarrassment I don't think they trade him without asking for some high tenders. I don't think the steelers want to take a plunge down to mediocrity

[Ebenezer]

interested anyone?

Al Davis would take him in Oakland. Pitts could grab one of the kids and rebuild on the fly.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

His contract is HUGE... and he's a bum... PASS

[justasportsfan]

interested anyone?

Redskins or Tigers mistresses

[TacklingDummy]

Edwards, Whitner, and Lynch for Big Ben.

[Dying_-2-_Live]

Well.... actually.... his contract is a little smaller than I thought, but im still gonna say no unless we can get him for a couple 2nd's ( one this year, one next )

[patmoran2006]

This is PURE speculation, but if Pitt were to trade him ( I dont buy they would, I just think they have a real pissed off owner right now)

I'd imagine they'd want at least as much as Denver got for Cutler.

[Bulldog]

His contract is HUGE... and he's a bum... PASS

Calling Roethlisberger a bum is outlandish. Stupid, yes. But the guy can play the game at a high level. I'd take him in a NY second.

[THRILLHO]

Give up 2 first rounders. Do it, done. Steelers will not trade him, but we should be looking into this atleast. A proven QB, build a line around him. You can say whatever you want about how you think he sucks, or is a bum. He has 2 superbowl rings, is a great passer, and is better than any other option. This is an opportunity you do not pass on. If it is there at all, like I said, they will not trade him.

[Ed]

No thanks. It would cost way too much and he's a giant douche. Plus he gets to play for one of the most well run organizations in all of sports, which I think makes him seem better then he actually is.

[Ebenezer]

This is PURE speculation, but if Pitt were to trade him ( I dont buy they would, I just think they have a real pissed off owner right now)

I'd imagine they'd want at least as much as Denver got for Cutler.

Al Davis would be the type to give Pitts the #8 overall and more.

[BillsWin]

I think a first and a second rounder would get him.

In my opinion, the Rams should explore offering their first overall pick.

St. Louis gets a proven franchise QB. Sure he comes with baggage, but they are desperate and to be quite frank, I don't think that team/front office would even know how to raise a young QB.

Also, Pittsburgh gets a shot at Bradford. You won't have to worry about him getting into trouble with the law.

[wmoz11]

I think a first and a second rounder would get him.

In my opinion, the Rams should explore offering their first overall pick.

St. Louis gets a proven franchise QB. Sure he comes with baggage, but they are desperate and to be quite frank, I don't think that team/front office would even know how to raise a young QB.

Also, Pittsburgh gets a shot at Bradford. You won't have to worry about him getting into trouble with the law.

Would Pittsburgh even want the first overall pick? I'm not so sure they would.

[Ickybaluky]

but who does that leave them with batch? LMAO! Even though he's caused them embarrassment I don't think they trade him without asking for some high tenders. I don't think the steelers want to take a plunge down to mediocrity

Dennis Dixon is the backup, Batch is the 3rd QB. Mike Tomlin is reportedly really likes Dixon.

It is hard to imagine the Steelers trading him, because he is one of the best QB in the NFL. However, he is also a serial rapist, so I can see where they may consider other options.

[ddaryl]

I would rather make a huge move in 2011 for a franchise QB... Ben's extra curriculum activities make me not want to even consider him here.

[trapezeus]

So the bills are interested in the QB they wanted originally but missed out on. I wonder how Ben does behind a crap line that the bills currently have.

[TonyIncredible]

Dennis Dixon is the backup, Batch is the 3rd QB. Mike Tomlin is reportedly really likes Dixon.

It is hard to imagine the Steelers trading him, because he is one of the best QB in the NFL. However, he is also a serial rapist, so I can see where they may consider other options.

truly noted and i do agree to a degree but what I'm saying is the QBs they do have on their roster are not going to produce right off the bat. They would end up with a 8-8 record at best mostly in part by their defense.

He may be high on Dixon but the question is are the fans? If they have 3 to 4 seasons of no producing they'll be calling for Tomlin's head mark it down! It will not sit well for the fans from going and being one of the most big powerhouses to being reduced down to basement feeders with the browns.

Take last season for instance with the injury big ben sustained, the steelers weren't the same. It goes to show that even if he is a rapist and so fourth he is their franchise at the moment.