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JKelly wrote:I read all the posts so no one has an issue with his off the field situations while a player? We're just gonna act like the NFL and ESPN and chalk it up to immaturity? I would think that would influence if he is a first ballot guy or not.

I don't think it will, but I don't think Roethlisberger is a first ballot guy even without the baggage. But I understand your point. I am a Steelers fan, and the rape made me seriously question my fandom of the NFL in general. Everything about it was wrong...the act itself, the lack of taking responsibility, the NFL kind of punishing Roethlisberger but not really stating outright what the punishment was for. I stopped being a Roethlisberger "fan" from that point on...I respect his skill at football, but that is where it ends for me.