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Ben Roethlisberger - initially didn't want Steelers QB Kenny Pickett to succeed (3 Viewers)
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IvanKaramazov
Footballguy
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Yeah I think it is time. I am just hoping he can squeeze out a couple more good outings to finish up his career.
The Frankman
Footballguy
That one guy
Footballguy
I became a Steelers fan because of Big Ben. Live in Orlando, FL and absolutely no connection to Pittsburgh or Miami University. But sports betting was legal back then and prop bets on Ben in college made 20 year old me a lot of money! I couldn’t give 2 deuces about any of the FL NFL teams, was a 49ers fan as a kid for Jerry Rice but he was gone, so I was mostly a homeless NFL fan…let’s follow this money maker who was pretty entertaining to watch. Fell in love with the team, got my own collection of terrible towels and whatnot. I’ll stick with them, but this does suck to be honest, having been invested in him start to finish. Good on you #7, hell of a ride! Can’t wait for Canton!
Faust
MVP
Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Schrödinger’s Cat@Aloha_Mars1729
Ben’s going to be 300lbs 12 minutes after this final whistle. It’s his final form.
Ben’s going to be 300lbs 12 minutes after this final whistle. It’s his final form.
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Hot Sauce Guy
Footballguy
I was kinda rooting for him to throw one more TD at the end, just so there would be a positive narrative to end his career on. Now all we have are “but he was Rapey McRaperso” takes, which just aren’t as fun.
That one guy
Footballguy
For real, though, for the first 14-15 years of his career was there any more fun moment during games than when got outside the pocket and made shiz happen on the fly? With every “what the?!” throw there were 3 or more “how did he do that?!?”
Yeah, the end wasn’t necessarily pretty. Not everyone can be Brady, but we had one of the best for nearly 2 decades making “any given Sunday” a reality
Yeah, the end wasn’t necessarily pretty. Not everyone can be Brady, but we had one of the best for nearly 2 decades making “any given Sunday” a reality
JohnnyU
Footballguy
The game that sticks out to me is the playoff game against arguably the best Manning era Colts team when Vanderjagt shanked a very makeable field goal that would have sent the game into overtime. It's not that Ben had a great game, but just reminds me how long he was with the Steelers and they went on to win the Super Bowl that year.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
Deamon
Footballguy
Such a non story. I like when athletes tell the truth and not some cliche answer (See Calvin Ridley's recent letter).
I would assume the majority of players might feel the same way but never admit it.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
I recently left my job. I don't want my replacement to do a better job than me. I agree with you and believe that what Ben said can probably resonate with many people (athletes and non-athletes).
I usually do but Ben kind of overshares, like when he was talking about being addicted to porn. Like who just volunteers that kind of info?
Serious question for people. Ben likes to talk, knows the game, is a likely HOF player, but as far as I know he's never been offered any kind of meaningful TV gig. I actually think his awkward honesty would be refreshing and I wondered if it was because he's not attractive or his past? Lord knows if he played for the Cowboys he'd have a gig if he wanted.
Desert_Power
Footballguy
Far from a Big Ben fan, but he gets a lot of credit for his honesty there.
Deamon
Footballguy
Ya I'd say his look and his past play a big role
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