I'm trying to be a better Christian than I am athlete and football player. [98], On March 4, 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Roethlisberger agreed to an eight-year, $102 million contract. He threw a game-clinching 79-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Brown late in the fourth quarter as the Steelers won 143. But hey, this article isnt about the abysmal season Eli had in 2013, its about how slow he is! In Week 3 against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Steelers were dominant in the first half and led, 209, in the fourth quarter, but the defense surrendered the lead with 14 seconds left. Roethlisberger threw for 379 yards and three touchdowns on the way to a Steelers win and an AFC Offensive Player of the Week award;[201] his 379 passing yards were the most by a quarterback in relief since Don Strock threw for 403 yards for the Miami Dolphins against the San Diego Chargers in the Epic in Miami playoff game in 1982. Put simply, Archie could run, and Eli and Peyton can not. But he accumulated his tremendous per-pass productivity on a team that ran the ball more than any other in the last 20 years. Despite the relative lack of opportunity, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to fourth place with 30 big passing plays (plus-25 yards). Its like watching a semi truck try to race a Camaroit aint happening. He also fumbled once, which the Ravens returned for a touchdown in the second half. One interception was returned for a touchdown, and the other was thrown with 2:03 left in the fourth quarter, which set up a potential game-winning field goal by Jets kicker Doug Brien. In his regular season debut against the Ravens, Roethlisberger completed 12 of 20 passes for 176-yards and two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Roethlisberger led the NFL with a 10.26 YPA on first-down passes. He completed two passes to Mewelde Moore for 31 yards in overtime, setting up Jeff Reed for the winning 46-yard field goal. Learn more and try SeatGeek for free. He had a passer rating of 93.2. Even if the Steelers choose to rely on the running game more (and they really did try to run it there with Willie Parker last year, but Parker just was not capable), Big Ben can't keep up his 2007 goal-line conversion rate. [203], The Steelers clinched a playoff spot with a 106 record, finishing second in the AFC North behind the Cincinnati Bengals. [188] He was named to his third career Pro Bowl for the 2014 season. Roethlisberger finished with 280 yards passing on just 21 attempts for a career-high 13.33 YPA (min. 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After securing an AFC Wild Card spot en route to victory in the Super Bowl, the Steelers pulled off upsets at Indianapolis and Denver in the AFC playoffs in addition to wins over the higher seed Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks. He's expected to be ready for the start of training camp, however. Caesars Sportsbook Massachusetts Promo Code, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site, If you are looking to play at FanDuel Sportsbook, you can redeem the, New players enjoy taking advantage of the, Sports bettors can get a second chance bet at BetRivers, just redeem the, More second chance bets are available with the. Have you ever seen this guy try to run? My badNFL admits blown call on Polamalu INT", "NFL Playoffs: 6-seeds are 52 against No. He had 384 passing yards and four touchdowns in the 3431 loss. Roethlisberger did not play quarterback until his senior year, giving way to the coach's son, Ryan Hite. We know sofas that can run faster. Roethlisbergers absence, it will be due to a goal line. [342], In April 2010, district attorney Fred Bright announced that Roethlisberger would not be charged. Out is Todd Haley, with whom Roethlisberger reportedly squabled; in is Roethlisberger favorite Randy Fichtner, promoted from the quarterbacks coach job. Roethlisberger threw for 197 yards and recorded a game-saving tackle on Colts' defensive back Nick Harper, who had just recovered a Jerome Bettis fumble with less than two minutes left in the game. That's what I'm trying to do now. [235] He passed John Elway for seventh-most passing yards in NFL history. [31] During the GMAC Bowl, commentators discussed some of his skills that would translate to success in the NFL. You can use these to wager on anything, including the latest Super Bowl odds. [191] Roethlisberger went 26 for 38 for 351 yards, one touchdown pass and one interception during a 2821 loss against the New England Patriots to kick off the 2015 NFL season. Most games in a season w/200+ yards passing 14 (2003; Consecutive games in a season w/200+ yards passing 14 (2003; Most pass attempts, career 1,304 (200103), Most pass completions, career 854 (200103), Most pass completions, season 342 (2003), Most passing yards, career 10,829 (200103), Most passing yards, season 4,486 (2003), Most passing touchdowns, career 84 (200103), Most passing touchdowns, season 37 (2003), Most total offense yards, career 11,075 (200103), Most total offense yards, season 4,597 (2003), Highest completion%, career (Min. When Batch was injured in the preseason, however, Roethlisberger took over the backup quarterback role. His return resulted in a sub-par performance as he threw two interceptions with no touchdowns in a 90 loss. 21.7 MPH Beckham hit a top speed of 21.7 MPH during the peak of his run, where he exploded past Jets DB Brian Poole shortly after making the reception. If you are located in other states, there are plenty of options to wager on sports. The Steelers trailed, 213, in the second quarter before Roethlisberger completed a touchdown pass to Hines Ward to make it 2110 at halftime. [225] His performance in Week 14 earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. The Steelers lost 41-38 in Roethlisberger's only other matchup against Atlanta in 2006, and he was suspended for the Steelers 15-9 . 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[162] He was named to the Pro Bowl for the 2011 season. He finished with 19 completions on 32 attempts for 226 yards and 2 touchdown passes. that lost Santonio Holmes, the teams leading [219] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roethlisberger threw a career-high five interceptions as the Steelers lost by a score of 309. What was Ben Roethlisberger 40-yard dash? Lowest passer rating for a Super Bowl winning QB 22.6 (completed 9 of 21 passes for zero touchdowns with two interceptions), Most yards passing in relief (379 yards on November 15, 2015, against the Cleveland Browns), Most consecutive 6+ touchdown pass games (2), Most career perfect passer rating games (4), Most completions in a regular or postseason game (47 on January 10, 2021, against the Cleveland Browns), Most passes attempted, postseason game (68 on January 10, 2021, against the Cleveland Browns), 16581-1 (.671) record as starting QB (includes a 1310 playoff record), Highest passer rating (Min. [167] He finished ranked 61st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2013. [128] He was selected as the first alternate to the Pro Bowl, but declined the invitation to rest his right shoulder which was injured in the Miami game. so you cant worry too much about that alone He only had 31 late/close passes, but an 87 QB rating there. [90] In Week 16 against the St. Louis Rams, Roethlisberger became the first quarterback in NFL history to have two perfect passer rating (158.3) games in the same regular season, completing 16 of 20 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. Yes, he leaves his older bro in the dust (SPOILER ALERT! [37], Roethlisberger was one of 17 quarterbacks taken in the 2004 NFL Draft, along with Manning and Rivers. It was a lost year for Roethlisberger after the motorcycle crash and the additional concussion he received in Week 7 at Atlanta. He earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the seventh time in his career. Dude looks like a galloping baby giraffe except that giraffes can eventually get moving. Expect Arians to open up the offense and for new coach Mike Tomlin, a defensive specialist, to be hands-off unless the Steelers start losing. Roethlisberger is back for his 18th season, but at 39 he doesn't appear to have much left in his arm. [116] He improved his record of 100 against the Cleveland Browns by throwing for 417 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 6. [280] Upon his retirement following the 2021 season, Roethlisberger was tied for the 2nd most game-winning drives of all time (53), and in sole possession of 2nd most game-winning drives including the playoffs (57). Of course, it took the fourth-most pass attempts in NFL history (675) and Antonio Brown to accomplish the big stat line two years ago. Lamar Jackson: 4.34 at Louisville team testing*, 32. [109], Against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14, Roethlisberger had his 49th victory as a starting quarterback, breaking the record for the most wins by a quarterback in their first five NFL seasons. [270][271] In the 2021 season, Roethlisberger threw for with 3,740 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and ten interceptions, and also had an additional rushing touchdown as the Steelers finished the season with a 971 record. [72], On October 29 against the Oakland Raiders, Roethlisberger threw four interceptions in a 2013 upset loss. At 6-5, 241, Roethlisberger is one of the strongest quarterbacks in the league and is tough to bring down with an arm tackle. Roethlisberger set an NFL rookie record in 2004 with five comeback wins in the fourth quarter, and six game-winning drives in the fourth quarter/overtime (including one playoff game). The Steelers opted to start Roethlisberger over Batch because of the possibility that Baltimore could drop its final game, and a win by the Steelers would take back the division title. [157] On the injury, Roethlisberger said, "It was one of the most painful things I ever felt. Still, anybody who has the sense of humor that Dan does and can laugh at himself is OK in our book. The Steelers will still want to run the ball a ton count on that but theres almost no way theyll repeat their freakishly high run/pass ratio again in 2005. [208] He had back-to-back 300-yard passing performances against the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets in Weeks 45, and combined for nine touchdowns in that span. Despite having some very good teams, the Steelers' Super Bowl drought had reached 24 years by the time the franchise selected Roethlisberger in the 2004 NFL Draft. [126], Roethlisberger finished the season with 4,328 yards and 26 touchdown passes. Privacy Policy. So, first, were looking at about a 10-game sample size for most quarterbacks, and second, teams that played the Steelers were undoubtedly gearing up to stop the run and taking more chances against Big Ben. In Super Bowl XLIII against the Arizona Cardinals, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to one of the more dramatic victories in Super Bowl history. [64][65], After an off-season motorcycle crash in which he was seriously injured, Roethlisberger missed the opening game of the 2006 season after having an emergency appendectomy on September 3. [124] Roethlisberger was named AFC Player of the Week for his effort; the fifth time he has won that award in his career. [130], In Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins, with the Steelers trailing, 2220, with 2:37 remaining in the game, Roethlisberger was at the center of controversy when he ran a QB draw and dove for the end zone, appearing to score a touchdown in the process. However, his 60 QB rating on those tosses (nine picks) was better than only Kyle Ortons and Marc Bulgers among 2008 qualifiers. TBA is a live events blog powered by SeatGeek, the web's largest search engine for sports and concert tickets. 6. They did take Wisconsin Guard Kraig Urbik 79th overall. ", "Super Bowl XLIII - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals - February 1st, 2009", "Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals - September 27th, 2009", "Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers - October 18th, 2009", "Roethlisberger hurt as Steelers stunned by Chiefs", "Pittsburgh Steelers at Kansas City Chiefs - November 22nd, 2009", "Was Big Ben's benching after '09 concussion right call? The Steelers did not address their offensive line weakness in the offseason to our satisfaction. Roethlisberger led the league in downfield attempts last season, throwing 83 passes of more than 20 yards. [294][295], On October 11, 2012, he passed Terry Bradshaw for most passing yards for a Steelers quarterback. Big Ben was a very efficient 40-49 with 522 yards and six touchdowns to no interceptions. [331] McNulty's suit alleges that her boss told her "That guy [Roethlisberger] can have anyone he wants. season only) 51 (from 2004 to 2008), Highest completion percentage, rookie season 66.4% (2004), Highest single-game completion percentage, rookie season (min. 4.75 secondsBen Roethlisberger / 40 yard dash time He threw long and short, soft and hard, down the middle and toward the sideline - showing off his impressive arm and timing on the deep out pattern. How fast is Vick? Tom Brady's bench press & other stats With the exception of the 20-yard shuttle, a drill in which Brady. [329], Roethlisberger was released from the hospital on June 14, 2006. At 6-5, 241, Big Ben is still arguably the hardest quarterback to bring down inside the pocket, and his strong arm contributed to a league-high 15 completions of 40-plus yards. [47] In addition, he was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team. [297], Roethlisberger started a foundation with the following mission statement: "The Ben Roethlisberger Foundation seeks to (a): provide support for police and fire departments throughout the United States with a particular emphasis on service dogs and (b): to enhance the quality of life for residents of Findlay, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. [308][309] He is of part Swiss descent; his surname, Roethlisberger (Swiss-German spelling: Rthlisberger), is of Swiss origin, with roots in Geissbhl, a farming hamlet in the municipality of Lauperswil, Switzerland. Roethlisberger did not have a valid Pennsylvania motorcycle license at the time of the accident, only a temporary permit that he had obtained after moving to Pittsburgh that had expired in March. 10 attempts) 84 (includes four playoff games), Most games with a perfect passer rating 4, Most games with 40+ pass attempts 52 (includes five playoff games), Most games with 20+ completions 119 (includes nine playoff games), Most games with 30+ completions 22 (includes two playoff games), Longest tenure by a quarterback to spend his career with a single team in NFL history 18 seasons, Highest completion percentage 67.1% (2014), Highest touchdown pass percentage 7.92% (2007), Most 400+ yard passing games 2 (2009, 2014, 2018), Most 500+ yard passing games 1 (2009, 2014, 2017), Most 3+ TD passing games 5 (2007, 2009, 2018), (Tie) Most 4+ TD passing games 3 (2007), Lowest interception percentage 1.29% (2010; 5 INTs on 389 attempts), Fewest interceptions (Min. 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Roethlisberger completed 10 of 19 passes for a season-low 133 yards and two interceptions in the 2821 victory. He appeared in his third Super Bowl in Super Bowl XLV, but the team lost by a score of 3125 to the Green Bay Packers. Trailing 106 in the fourth quarter, Roethlisberger threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Isaac Redman with 2:51 remaining and the Steelers held on for the 1310 win as he finished with 253 yards passing. Roethlisberger topped 5,000 yards last season for the first time in his career, leading the league in passing yards and throwing a career-high 34 touchdowns. He took a shot to his right knee in the second quarter, but returned after missing two plays to finish the game. [213] They defeated the Miami Dolphins by a score of 3012 in the Wild Card Round and beat the Chiefs 1816 in the Divisional Round. [356], Roethlisberger was suspended for four games during the 2010 NFL season for violating the league's personal conduct policy. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. While Roethlisberger seems completely healthy at press time, you cannot totally discount the risk that hell never be the same player he was before the accident and that hell always be prone to concussions as a result. Alas, the team wants to run and play defense and might actually be able to do the former this year. [48], On October 31, he had one of his biggest games, leading the Steelers to a 3420 victory over the defending Super Bowl champion and previously undefeated New England Patriots, ending their NFL-record 21-game winning streak. [41], He started his rookie season as the third quarterback on the depth chart behind veterans Tommy Maddox and Charlie Batch. 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