Predicting 10 best NFL quarterbacks in 2016

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is an odd quarterback. Not odd in terms of ability or throwing motion, but odd in terms of how overlooked he often seems when we talk about consistently good quarterback play.

Roethlisberger has been very good for a long time though, and the Steelers have now put together one heck of an offense for him. Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, Martavis Bryant and rookie Sammie Coates will prove to be a great combination for the next few years, and if Le’Veon Bell can stay healthy, he’ll keep the backfield productive as well.

The team around Roethlisberger is good, at least offensively, and he has helped cover up the defensive issues very well otherwise. Between Roethlisberger and Bell, this offense is just starting to hit its peak.

With the exception of 2012 when he missed three games, Roethlisberger has improved each of the last four seasons and across the whole of his career, he’s done so as well. While he’ll be 34 at the start of the 2016 NFL season, he still has plenty of time left in the league. Roethlisberger won’t be slowing down.

I don’t foresee any major changes in the offense between now and 2016, which isn’t to say they won’t happen, just there is nothing obvious. All of their main receivers are under contract until at least 2017, as is Bell. While there are a few offensive linemen who could leave, most of the main guys will also be there.

The continuity of the offense as well as Roethlisberger’s sometimes overlooked ability to make plays will keep this offense—and this quarterback—near the top.

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