Retired quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hung up his cleats after the 2021 season. Since then, Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers have made the playoffs just twice. This season, despite leading the AFC North, they have been inconsistent with their on-field performance.On Monday, the two-time Super Bowl champion got honest about unretiring to help his former team, just like how Philip Rivers returned to the gridiron with the Indianapolis Colts this season.Ben Roethlisberger said that while he is confident about his arm, he doubts his physical capabilities."Right this minute? No," Roethlisberger said. "But if I have a little bit of work, I could. But listen, my right arm works just fine. I promise you that. It's the rest of the my body that I worry about."The Colts lost QB1 Daniel Jones to a season-ending injury during their Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. This led to them signing Philip Rivers, who made his return on Sunday during their 18-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.The Steelers drafted Ben Roethlisberger with the 11th pick in the 2004 NFL draft. During his 18-season stint, he won two Super Bowls with Mike Tomlin and his team while recording 64,088 yards and 418 TDs passing.Tomlin and his team brought in veteran Aaron Rodgers as the QB1 this season. In 12 games, he has tallied 2,370 yards and 20 TDs while leading the Steelers to a 7-6 record. A victory over the Miami Dolphins on Monday would further strengthen their case as a playoff contender.Ben Roethlisberger clears the air about his comments on Mike TomlinA few weeks ago, Ben Roethlisberger became the talk of the town after suggesting that the Steelers should start fresh and "clean house." He also suggested that the franchise should make a decision on parting ways with Mike Tomlin.On Monday, the retired quarterback clarified the comments that he made about Tomlin and the Steelers on his podcast."That's just saying that, I think Coach Tomlin, if he wants to move on, he has very right to want to move on," Roethlisberger said. "Not that they should. It's up to him. And he's earned that right. If he wants to go do something else, he can and he should, and we should honor him when that time comes. Whenever that is."Maybe he wants to coach here for another 10 years. That's fine too. I don't think I ever critique a player. I'll critique a play. And that's acceptable."Mike Tomlin and the Steelers have not made the AFC championship game since losing to the Patriots in 2016. Can they go on to become a Super Bowl contender this season?