PATRICK MAHOMES’ coach has fired again at Ben Roethlisberger after the NFL legend claimed that Aaron Rodgers was a greater quarterback than the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs star.

Roethlisberger, 43, left Bobby Stroupe incensed when he delivered a withering put-down of his consumer Mahomes, 29.

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Two-time Tremendous Bowl winner Roethlisberger was left thrilled by the truth that his former facet, the Pittsburgh Steelers,  have accomplished a one-year deal price over $13m to signal Rodgers, 41, as their new QB.

The NFL’s present greatest in that place is extensively thought of to be Chiefs hero Mahomes.

However that didn’t cease Roethlisberger from proclaiming that he would quite have Rodgers by his facet if given the selection.

Roethlisberger, who retired in 2022, mentioned: “I might take Aaron and his prime over Patrick now.

“I believe Rodgers at his prime was one of many high few to ever do it, and so is Mahomes at his prime.

“Mahomes is simply getting into out of his prime. I believe Aaron Rodgers.”

Roethlisberger’s feedback went down like a lead balloon with Mahomes’ coach Stroupe although.

He went on social media to fireplace again at Roethlisberger, taking purpose on the ace’s personal health ranges – whereas Mahomes continues to go robust forward of his thirtieth birthday in September.

Stroupe mentioned: “Not all people quits understanding at 30 years outdated, Ben.”

It’s not the primary time Stroupe has defended Mahomes’ health.

Talking final yr, he mentioned: “I’ll be the primary to let you know that I believe an NFL quarterback ought to have a minimum of 14 per cent physique fats.

“It’s not from an unhealthy standpoint however from a drive absorption standpoint. You’ve to have the ability to take contact.

“We all know there’s simply not numerous quarterbacks within the Corridor of Fame which have a six pack, and there’s a motive for that.

“We’ve bought to seek out that wonderful line of efficiency and well being. And the aesthetic half is a distinct dialog.

“I don’t want him to appear to be a mannequin as a result of the best way he chooses to play requires a sure sort of physicality, and that physicality wants extra physique fats.

“That could be a core perception that I do have for him.”