The Facts:
The team reached an agreement with Roethlisberger, their first round pick, on a six-year contract. Details of the contract, which likely will be signed sometime Tuesday afternoon, were not yet available. Based on other recent signings, however, his bonuses figure to be in the $8 million range.
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
There is no reason to believe Roethlisberger will push Tommy Maddox for the starting spot and he could start the season as the No. 3 man if Charlie Batch is retained as the primary backup.
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