Allen Park — The NFL can be a cruel business, one that favors younger, cheaper players over the costs tied to the past production of more experienced options. Around this time of year, when teams have a fresh influx of talent via the draft, veterans can get protective of their spots on the roster.
Last week, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made headlines for openly criticizing his team’s selection of backup, and potentially eventual heir to the starting job, Mason Rudolph.
Despite not playing all 16 games the past three seasons, Roethlisberger said he didn’t understand how Rudolph would help the Steelers win now.