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Ben Roethlisberger Slams Team’s Own Offensive Line "Can Aaron take a beating like that every week?"

The Pittsburgh Steelers won their season opener against the New York Jets on Sunday after the offense put up 34 points. It was an especially important win for new Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who was released by the Jets in the early part of the offseason following two disappointing seasons in New York.

However, as great as it was for the Steelers offense to put up points, Rodgers was under pressure for much of the game, and the rushing attack struggled to find its groove.

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Now, one of the Steelers’ greatest quarterbacks in franchise history is sounding off on the team’s offensive line.

“I’m very encouraged by the way Aaron played. My concern is going to be, moving forward, can Aaron take a beating like that every week? Not at that age. If that doesn’t improve, we’re not gonna have a quarterback very long, and it’s gonna be a rough season,” Ben Roethlisberger said in a podcast appearance, according to Steelers Depot.

Fans reacted to Roethlisberger online.

“He’s right Aaron is too old to take that kind of beating every week the offensive line HAS to play better,” one fan wrote on Twitter.

“We’re all spoiled being Steeler’s fans. That being said… When did we start aspiring to the hope that 1st round pick can at least be average?” one fan commented on YouTube, likely referring to the struggles of Steelers left tackle Broderick Jones.

It’ll be interesting to see how the unit looks in the Steelers’ second game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Bills Cheerleader Sues Bills Player for Sexual Harassment After He Relentlessly Flirted With Her – Despite Being Married with a Child
BUFFALO, NY – December 11, 2025 A bombshell lawsuit has just been filed in Erie County Court that has all of Western New York talking. Ashley, the 24-year-old face of the Buffalo Jills and widely regarded as the squad’s most popular and recognizable cheerleader, has officially sued a current Buffalo Bills player for what her legal team calls “persistent and unwanted sexual harassment through aggressive flirting” – even though the player is married with a young child. Court documents obtained today name 27-year-old Shane Buechele – the Bills’ third-string QB who married his high-school sweetheart Reiley in 2022 and has a 2-year-old son – as the defendant. What the lawsuit alleges: Since the start of the 2025 season, Buechele allegedly began sending Ashley private Instagram messages after every home game, complimenting her looks and performances with increasingly suggestive language. Multiple late-night phone calls (some as late as 2-3 a.m.) in which Buechele allegedly complained about his lack of playing time, “just wanted to hear her voice,” and invited her for private coffee meet-ups. Unsolicited shirtless and suggestive photos sent directly to Ashley’s phone. Repeatedly showing up “by coincidence” at community and charity events Ashley was scheduled to attend, creating unwanted one-on-one encounters. In the filing, Ashley states: “I made it crystal clear on multiple occasions that I only wanted a professional relationship and was focused on my career. He completely ignored my boundaries. The middle-of-the-night calls left me terrified and suffering from severe insomnia. This has taken a serious toll on my mental health.” Immediate fallout: The Buffalo Bills have suspended Shane Buechele indefinitely without pay pending an internal investigation. Reiley Buechele has locked all of her social media accounts and has made no public statement. Ashley’s attorney says they will seek damages “well into seven figures” and hope the case sets a precedent for better protection of NFL cheerleaders league-wide. The NFL has confirmed it is monitoring the situation closely and may impose additional discipline. One Bills Mafia is completely split: #TeamAshley supporters are demanding Buechele be cut immediately: “Married with a kid and still doing this? Disgusting.” Others are calling it an overreaction: “Flirty DMs and compliments? This feels like a money grab or a PR stunt.” The case is still in its earliest stages, with an initial court appearance expected in early 2026. What do YOU think – is this legitimate workplace harassment, or is the cheerleader blowing things out of proportion? Drop your take in the comments and turn on notifications – this story is only getting hotter!