The Facts: Appearing on 93.7 The Fan in Pittsburgh on Friday, Roethlisberger was pointed when asked about last week's selection of Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph with the 76th overall pick. "I was surprised when they took a quarterback because I thought that maybe in the third round, you know you can get some really good football players that can help this team now," Roethlisberger said.

Diehards Line:Roethlisberger, who told team officials earlier this offseason that he plans to play two to three more seasons, continued: "Nothing against Mason; I think he's a great football player. ... I just don't know how backing up or being a third [string] -- well, who knows where he's going to fall on the depth chart -- helps us win now. ..." Asked about mentoring Rudolph, Roethlisberger was blunt. "I don't think I'll need to, now that he said he doesn't need me. If he asks me a question, I might just have to point to the playbook," Roethlisberger said with a laugh. Rudolph told the media on draft night that it's not up to Roethlisberger to teach him anything, and that it's his own job to learn. Big Ben didn't disagree with that. "As far as I know, I'm still the starter," Roethlisberger said. "So I need to get myself ready to go, ready to play and win a championship. ..." It wouldn't be an offseason without some Roethlisberger-generated drama. It would be great if this is as dramatic as it gets.