Ben Roethlisberger led the Steelers offense for eighteen seasons. He won two Super Bowls and offered some unforgettable memories before bowing out in early 2022.
Despite this XXL footprint, leaving room was not easy. Including when he started watching Kenny Pickett play for him. And it was directly in front of Pickett that Big Ben confessed.
“I’m going to be completely and utterly transparent, even if I get turned on. I won’t say I wanted Kenny to miss absolutely. But when someone comes in to replace you, and I keep thinking that was the case, I hope they don’t shine. Otherwise for people it becomes: “Well who? » »
Ben Roethlisberger, from hater to supporter
Fortunately, in this sequence of his podcast, Roethlisberger also assures that his feelings have evolved.
“When you started playing, I felt closer and closer to you. I wanted you to succeed, I wanted you to win games and I wanted you to go to the playoffs”.
Now there are even regrets.
“I feel bad for having felt that way at first, but I’m happy to be a supporter of yours now. »
With only 7 touchdowns for 9 interceptions in his first season, it’s hard to say that Pickett really made Roethlisberger forget. For his last season, the veteran had still thrown 22 touchdowns.
