If you were to trust Michael Vick's word -- which you never should -- Landry Jones will start for the Steelers on Sunday.
When asked if he'll be Jones' backup, Vick responded, per Pennlive: "Yeah, absolutely, definitely."
Steelers Need A Real Backup After Roethlisberger Injury
And yet -- despite Vick's adamant proclamation -- Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers have done everything to counter it. On Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin indicated the team will move forward with Jones as the starting QB, but the door was "slightly ajar" for Roethlisberger.
That same door has upgraded and is officially wide open.
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Josh McCown and Ben Roethlisberger both listed as questionable for Sundays Browns/Steelers game
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) November 13, 2015
Ben Roethlisberger is already out of the boot and is hoping to play vs the Browns on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/OiWbPitnjo
— Sports Wonks (@SportsWonks) November 12, 2015
Ben Roethlisberger on playing: 'I hope so' https://t.co/mGpxdNGKYK
— Rotoworld Football (@Rotoworld_FB) November 12, 2015
Except there's no need to play.
As much as Roethlisberger is an upgrade over Jones under center, these are still the Browns visiting Heinz Field on Sunday. The same Browns that refuse to identify a starting QB of their own.
Except their issue is one of ineptitude, not injury.
There's something to be said about a QB understanding his importance on a 5-4 team battling for the playoffs. But if you can't beat a 2-7 Cleveland team at home -- regardless of who's under center -- you don't deserve to be in the playoffs.
In the short term and long term, the Steelers are better off trusting a healthy Jones than a hobbled Roethlisberger.
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