Steelers QB’s rank #7 in the NFL according to Cole

Yesterday we talked about Peter King putting the Steelers at 12 on their power rankings, and today it’s Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports! turn, but this time it’s QB rankings. Cole has the team ranked at #7 after the off the field issues with Ben Roethlisberger.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers: OK, let’s get this out of the way: Roethlisberger is a mess off the field and that’s the reason the Steelers aren’t ranked No. 4 overall, if not higher. His suspension means Byron Leftwich is the likely starter to open the season. Further, Roethlisberger has tarnished the incredible legacy he was in the midst of building. Yeah, he’s unconventional and people like me have taken a long time to warm to how he plays, but he’s a truly stunning player when you really look at the results, which include some dazzling playoff numbers.