PITTSBURGH -- Ben Roethlisberger didn't need to point Mason Rudolph to the playbook during Tuesday's offseason workout.
Instead, the Steelers quarterback said he was proactive in helping the rookie, giving him advice on an overthrown ball to fullback Roosevelt Nix.
Roethlisberger made clear he never intended to be mean to Rudolph, a third-round pick in April's draft. Earlier this month, Roethlisberger said on his radio show that the Steelers could have used the pick on a win-now player, and that he might have to "point (Rudolph) to the playbook" if he asks a question, though he softened that stance later in his answer.