Steelers' QB Gets New Contract

ESPN - Roethlisberger gets more than $36 million in guarantees in new deal - NFL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3274467)

The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger have agreed to a new eight-year, $102 million contract, according to sources.

Wow... the Steelers paying out big money?!

This is the first time I remember the Steelers ever paying a player big $ but this is a top flight QB and those are hard to come by. Its a great deal for the Steelers.

Yeah, Big ben is still young and he's got a frickin cannon. That's a good move, he could be their QB for the next 10-12 years.

Goodness gracious he's gettin payed lol. But at least the Steelers have him locked up long term now and he's got financial security.

Is he even a top 5 QB? I mean the money he is getting paid is beyond insane and it's from the Steelers to boot. Is it the bizarro off-season? Since when do we sit on our hands and the Steelers shell out close to 40mil guaranteed to someone who isn't the best player at his position...or close to it?

Honestly, not worth the money. I'm not sold that Big Ben is a special QB in this league. He's good, but he's not worth that contract.

Honestly, not worth the money. I'm not sold that Big Ben is a special QB in this league. He's good, but he's not worth that contract.

HE is younger than most, and I think he already has a ring.

Correct me if I an wrong, but he was the youngest QB to make it to a superbowl(tied with Marino) and win it all.

Worth every penny.

Is he really worth all the money? I bet he can't ride motorcycles without a helmet in the contract.

It sounds like a ton of $$ but remember the only thing that really matters is the guaranteed money.