Mahomes Trainer Criticizes Roethlisberger Over Rodgers Comparison

Ben Roethlisberger recently sparked controversy by stating on his podcast that he would choose Aaron Rodgers in his prime over Patrick Mahomes, suggesting Mahomes is just entering the end of his prime. This comment drew criticism from Mahomes' trainer Bobby Stroupe, who fired back on social media, implying Roethlisberger himself was not maintaining peak fitness after age 30. Stroupe emphasized that Mahomes continues rigorous training and fitness routines, countering the notion that he is past his prime. The debate also elicited a response from LeSean McCoy, who questioned Roethlisberger's qualifications to judge great quarterbacks given his lack of All-Pro selections. Rodgers, recently signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, has four NFL MVP awards and ranks highly in all-time passing stats, while Mahomes, at 29, has already won three Super Bowls and is regarded as one of the greatest active quarterbacks. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate over the legacies and current status of these elite quarterbacks in the NFL.