Roethlisberger’s sponsors not thrilled

USA Today spoke with the president of Pittsburgh-based PLB Sports, which markets the “Big Ben Beef Jerky” brand and the dude didn’t have many great things to say at this point. Ty Ballou calls Ben’s pattern of behavior “troubling” and he even references the motorcycle accident that almost killed the Steelers QB several years ago.

“You want the offseason to be quiet. You have to put yourself in good positions. And Ben unfortunately hasn’t,” Ballou told USA TODAY on Monday.

“You even go back to the motorcycle accident. Whatever happened down there (in Georgia), I hope this will truly be the last time something like this happens. Ben’s a good person. He does a lot for charity. But for his career, his fans and his family, you have to make good decisions.”

Nike and Dick’s Sporting Goods declined the newspaper’s request for comment. Whether Big Ben raped someone or not, sponsors tend not to like rape accusations.