Many speculated that Fitzpatrick's lack of production played a role in facilitating his trade to the Miami Dolphins — and while Roethlisberger didn't deny that as a possibility, he argued that a downward trend in splash plays were a poor measure of talent.

Ben Roethlisberger Sends Steelers Reality Check After Jalen Ramsey-Minkah Fitzpatrick Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a very eventful offseason, and it’s gotten a lot of buzz in the Steel City. Of course, the most recent trade has started a ton of dialogue, and that’s what has shaken the NFL.