Veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is having a rough 2021 NFL season, and his poor performances are a big reason why the Pittsburgh Steelers are currently on a three-game losing streak. But despite this, the Steelers still do not have any intention to make a QB change.
Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin said that Roethlisberger still remains the right choice under center for the franchise.
“Absolutely,” Tomlin said after being asked if Roethlisberger is the best option at QB for this team. “What he does and what he’s done makes me really comfortable in saying that.”
So far in the season, Roethlisberger has struggled to be consistent, and this has caused major troubles for the Steelers’ offense. The 39-year-old superstar has 1,033 passing yards so far in the season on a 64.1 completion percentage but only managed to throw four touchdowns while turning over the ball five times.
Roethlisberger also frequently misses open receivers, which especially played a role in a recent loss to the Green Bay Packers. As ESPN points out, the veteran has a 36.3 QBR so far in the season and ranks fifth worse in the league behind four rookies.
As a result, the Steelers currently find themselves at the bottom of the AFC North standings with a 1-3 record.
