One thing about the NFL offseason? It's never predictable. As things stand, people think they have a good grasp of what the veteran quarterback market will look like this offseason. The Chicago Bears will seek names like Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott, and Derek Carr but more likely settle for guys like Carson Wentz, Sam Darnold, or Marcus Mariota. Yet it's still early. Could another unexpected shoe drop?
That is looking like a possibility. Weird things are happening out in Pittsburgh. The Steelers initially seemed ready to make another go of it in 2021 with longtime star Ben Roethlisberger. However, that may not be as set in stone as people think. Roethlisberger is set to carry a salary cap hit of over $41 million this year. With Pittsburgh projected to be $30 million over the cap? This is a problem.
GM Kevin Colbert has a difficult decision.
With Roethlisberger turning 39-years old this year, the odds of him being traded are remote. It's much more like the Steelers would have to release their future Hall of Famer. A move that would net them $19 million in cap space. It isn't an easy decision. Based on Colbert's recent comments though? It is something the organization is seriously considering.The problem isn't just Roethlisberger. Pittsburgh has a ton of free agents about to hit the market. If they have any desire to keep some of them, they need to make some sacrifices. Otherwise, key contributors like Bud Dupree, JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Conner, and Alejandro Villanueva will all leave. This would be a devastating blow to a team that seemed like a clear Super Bowl contender last season. Yet parting with a star quarterback is a huge risk as well.
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