As I understand it, the Steelers do not have a QB on the roster. Is that true? If it is, then AR holds them hostage by Steeler QB attrition - which the Steelers inflict on themselves. It appears that a pure money grab is what this is about - everything else is secondary - including his legacy.
On the bright side there will soon be a bunch of undrafted free agent QBs who would gladly sign for a chance to be the next Steeler superstar QB.