Last year at this time, Ben Roethlisberger mentioned that he was going to explore all options in the off-season, including retirement, and the prospect of life-after-Ben became a possibility for the first time ever for some. This year, the feelings and indications of Ben returning are much more clear. Ben has confirmed that he will remain the starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2018.
While drafting his successor is becoming more of a priority, acquiring the next starter through free agency is not. However, finding a better option to replace Ben if an injury occurs should be.