# Roethlisberger Wants Rodgers More Freedom

> Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger urges Aaron Rodgers to play more freely to fix slow starts.
- Title: Roethlisberger Wants Rodgers More Freedom · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger urges Aaron Rodgers to play more freely to fix slow starts. Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger says Aaron Rodgers should play more…
- Keywords: pittsburgh steelers, aaron rodgers, ben roethlisberger, nfl, tampa bay buccaneers, new england patriots, sports, Roethlisberger, Wants, Rodgers, More, Freedom
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nfl-legends-news-let-him-do-his-thing-ben-roethlisberger-urges-steelers-to-allow-aaron-rodgers-more-freedom-amid-recent-concerns
- Author: Sneha Mary Abraham
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:00:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh steelers, aaron rodgers, ben roethlisberger, nfl, tampa bay buccaneers, new england patriots, sports
## Roethlisberger's Advice
Ben Roethlisberger urged Steelers to let Aaron Rodgers play more freely after recent offensive struggles.

> Aaron Rodgers is already doing everything he wants to do, anyway. Why not let him do his thing?
## Offensive Struggles
Steelers scored one touchdown in first 25 possessions and lost 20-3 to Patriots.
## Rodgers' Performance
Rodgers was sacked four times, fumbled twice, threw an interception, and was replaced by Mason Rudolph.
## Recent Improvements
Steelers improved to 4-2 with wins over Bengals, Colts, and Buccaneers.
## Key takeaway

Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger says Aaron Rodgers should play more freely to fix slow offensive starts.