From a global perspective, it’s generally true that whenever you are a team with a need at the quarterback position, even if it’s not the most immediate need, it is your biggest need. That’s the boat the Pittsburgh Steelers are sailing through the 2021 season in, with something of potential lame-duck Ben Roethlisberger along for the ride for one more season.
Whether or not a future beyond 2021 is even up for discussion with Roethlisberger, we can’t say for sure, but the odds are good this is his last year, and the Steelers are prepared for that.