Ben Roethlisberger on his podcast said

“I would take Aaron in his prime over Patrick now. Aaron Rodgers, in his prime, was one of the top few to ever do it… Patrick Mahomes is just entering out of his prime.

He’ll go down as another arguable G.O.A.T… I think that Aaron in his prime [was better].”

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NFL fans were buzzing this week after former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger made a bold statement on his podcast, Footbahlin’ with Ben Roethlisberger. The two-time Super Bowl champion stirred the debate pot by claiming that he would take Aaron Rodgers in his prime over Patrick Mahomes in the present day.

“I would take Aaron in his prime over Patrick now,” Roethlisberger said. “Aaron Rodgers, in his prime, was one of the top few to ever do it… Patrick Mahomes is just entering out of his prime. He’ll go down as another arguable G.O.A.T… but I think Aaron in his prime [was better].”

The comment immediately went viral across sports media, reigniting the ever-controversial “Greatest of All Time” quarterback conversation.

A Tale of Two Legends

Aaron Rodgers, the four-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl XLV champion, was known for his precision passing, mobility, and near-flawless touchdown-to-interception ratio during his prime years with the Green Bay Packers. Roethlisberger referenced Rodgers’ ability to “make throws no one else could even see,” praising his football IQ and arm talent.

In contrast, Patrick Mahomes, at just 29 years old, already boasts three Super Bowl titles, two MVP awards, and a playoff resume that rivals the greats. Many analysts consider him the face of the NFL’s next generation and a lock for the Hall of Fame — assuming he stays healthy and productive.

Divided Reactions

NFL fans and analysts were split on Roethlisberger’s take. Some older fans and players echoed Big Ben’s opinion, emphasizing Rodgers’ skill set, footwork, and ability to carry mediocre teams deep into the playoffs.

Others fired back on social media, pointing to Mahomes’ early dominance, clutch playoff performances, and leadership during the Chiefs’ recent dynasty run.

ESPN analyst Mina Kimes tweeted,

“Rodgers was magical, no doubt. But Mahomes’ resume is already more complete — and he’s not even 30 yet.”

Meanwhile, Shannon Sharpe responded on Nightcap:

“Respect to Ben, but let’s not act like Mahomes isn’t redefining the position while winning more. The man is still climbing.”

Roethlisberger Stands by His Words

Despite the uproar, Roethlisberger doubled down on his stance later in the podcast episode, clarifying that it wasn’t a shot at Mahomes.

“Patrick is incredible. He’s gonna finish as one of the best ever,” Roethlisberger said. “I just think Aaron, in his best years, had a level of control and accuracy that was once-in-a-generation. It’s just personal preference.”

With the NFL offseason heating up and Rodgers preparing for a comeback with the Jets, while Mahomes readies for another title defense, the QB GOAT debate is far from over — and Ben just gave it a whole new spark