The Facts: Roethlisberger, appearing on 93.7 The Fan Radio in Pittsburgh, said on Tuesday that he's not ready to commit to playing in 2017.

Diehards Line:Big Ben told listeners he will consider his options then decide. ... Players coming off disappointing losses often need some time to get past that. It would be hard to imagine Roethlisberger calling it a career at this point, especailly playing for a well-stocked team that just came within one win of another Super Bowl appearance. We'll continue to watch for more, but it's probaby a bit soon to hit the panic button here.