Reply #14: Steelers Statement

[RamboLiberal]

Statement by Steelers President Art Rooney II

The investigation process in Georgia has been deliberate and the District Attorney’s decision regarding Ben Roethlisberger speaks for itself.

During the past few weeks I have met with Ben on a number of occasions, not only to discuss this incident, but also to discuss his commitment to making sure something like this never happens again. The Pittsburgh Steelers take the conduct of players and staff very seriously. Ben will now have to work hard to earn back the respect and trust of Steelers fans, and to live up to the leadership responsibilities we all expect of him.

In the coming days Ben will meet with Commissioner Goodell to discuss his resolve to abide by the league’s personal conduct standards. After consultation with the Commissioner, our organization will determine the next steps in this process.

http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Statement-by-Steelers-President-Art-Rooney-II/32a16d96-fc6c-42e5-a289-d8a3b289866d

Reading between the lines I think they told him this is it - one more incident and you're history.

Ben has blown it with a lot of Steeler's fans. Many have turned against him on this latest incident. Yeah they'll cheer him when he wins them games. That's the nature of a lot of football fans. But I also think there wouldn't be a whole lot of protest if and when the Steelers have a QB with potential if they traded Rothlisberger.

He's got a terrible rep of being an arrogant jerk around here. And from what I hear he doesn't get along with Coach Tomlin. And with Dan Rooney being ambassador to Ireland I think he better get his stupid act together or be gone.

But then Ben probably doesn't give a damn since there will always be another NFL team to snatch him up. Bet the Raiders would love to have him. He'd fit in with their bad-boy image.