Quote:Roethlisberger had one year as a high school QB and started as a redshirt freshman before coming out early and winning a Super Bowl as a rookie. It wasn't by design, but it shows its possible. Not saying I disagree with the approach with Bortles. Just saying it might not necessarily be the end of the world if he was thrust into the starting role.

Every situation is unique.  Roethlisberger had a stout defense and running game to rely upon his rookie year.  The steelers were also a year removed from a playoff run, so it wasn't a team that was in the midst of a major rebuild like this one. 

 

People should look at the examples in their entirety before trying to compare the two.

 

In 2004, the steelers passing offense ranked 28th.  Their rushing offense was ranked #2.  Their defense was the top rated unit that year. 

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