So much for the hope that the two-time Super Bowl champion would be joining the Minnesota Vikings.
The Purple and Gold desperately need a franchise quarterback regardless of whether Brett Favre returns for a 20th season. Pittsburgh's discontent with its star seemed like the perfect opportunity to land one.
Alas, the Steelers plan on keeping their signal-caller and helping him through his thirst for partying and (quite possibly) women.
The news isn't surprising. As disappointing as the off-field news has been and the team's 2009 season was, Big Ben is one helluva player. He is one of a handful of quarterbacks with two Super Bowls to his credit and is arguably the best there is in the league in the final two minutes of a game (think Super Bowl XLIII and last season versus the Packers).
All the best teams in the league have a sturdy if not stellar option at the game's most coveted position.
Even in the face of criticism and disappointment, Pittsburgh wasn't going to give up on its chance at redemption.
Facing a six game suspension, there's time now for Roethlisberger to make good to his employer, too.
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