Steelers sign new backup for Roethlisberger

As a back up Gradkowski is ok, but Steelers should find a QB in the draft easily to develop.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 03:35 PM ET  03.13 by Just another DJ

Big Ben has a few years left. They can get a player to develop in another year or 2.

They should honestly do both, keep a guy who can step in when Ben gets hurt, and start the grooming process at the same time. They could still end up doing this via the draft.

Gradkowski and the Raiders cost the Steelers a playoff spot a couple years back. Looks like Mr. Rooney remembered that performance.
Plus, he played his H.S. football in the Burgh. The Steelers have always liked the local players.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 03:52 PM ET  03.13 by Just another DJ

I thought they had a youngster there.

Byron Leftwich and Charlie Batch.... anything but young

He should be a nice addition, but I agree with Tuck, look for the future in the draft.

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 03:35 PM ET  03.13 by Just another DJ

Big Ben has a few years left. They can get a player to develop in another year or 2.

Ben is one more hard hit away from being out for the season (I know all players are but you know what I mean). His injury history should lead the Steelers to groom a young guy NOW, you just never know how his body will/wont heal

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 03:52 PM ET  03.13 by Just another DJ

I thought they had a youngster there.

I think Dixon is gone. They should be looking to get someone in. Grad. can come in and play decently if needed, but he's not a long term solution.

Gradkowski > Roethlisberger.

You'll see ;)

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 05:34 PM ET  03.13 by DR_Universal

Ben is one more hard hit away from being out for the season (I know all players are but you know what I mean). His injury history should lead the Steelers to groom a young guy NOW, you just never know how his body will/wont heal

Ben is one hard hit from having his IQ dropping 50%..........................all the way down to 40.

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 08:50 PM ET  03.13 by Rex Racer

Ben is one hard hit from having his IQ dropping 50%..........................all the way down to 40.

LOL,Rex, I get the impression you don't like Ben

QUOTE(#12):

Originally posted 08:50 PM ET  03.13 by Rex Racer

Ben is one hard hit from having his IQ dropping 50%..........................all the way down to 40.

Rofl

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 08:49 PM ET  03.13 by Rex Racer

Gradkowski > Roethlisberger.You'll see ;)

I very much doubt it but Ok.