Category: Ben Roethlisberger

Former Steelers QB offers harsh criticism of WR George Pickens

Ben Roethlisberger calls out George Pickens for his role in the Steelers’ failed Hail Mary, offering tough love on his podcast.

Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, along with much of Steelers Nation, was upset to witness one of the most poorly executed Hail Mary plays in NFL history.

During Big Ben’s podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, the former Steelers QB’s mood immediately soured when discussing WR George Pickens and his role in the failed Hail Mary play: “George is fighting with a guy before the ball is even in the air.”

Big Ben continued by offering Pickens some tough love, stating, “I’d like to see George in that situation, get out of your head for a second, like try and make a play first. If you want to fight a dude and do all this at the end of the game, which seems to be like what he’s doing now, if you want to do that at the end when the play’s over, go for it.”

Pickens should take Big Ben’s words to heart, as his immature antics seem to be escalating with each week. Fans can only hope he redeems himself in time for Week 13’s contest against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Former Steelers QB believes team was rushed on Week 12 field goal miss

Big Ben joins fans in critiquing the Steelers’ time management issues during their Week 12 loss, specifically on a missed field goal.

Steelers fans and former players unite! It appears former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger shares a similar sentiment with fans concerned about Pittsburgh’s poor time management during the team’s Week 12 loss to the Cleveland Browns—specifically one rushed play that led to Chris Boswell missing a 58-yard field goal.

On the most recent episode of Big Ben’s podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, the former QB stated, “What felt weird to me is that it felt rushed. The field goal felt rushed. Was it a late field goal call? Was Coach Tomlin thinking about punting it first and then he’s like, ‘Oh, let’s go field goal,’ because it just looked like the play clock was getting low.”

Roethlisberger’s analysis, like his throws against Cleveland, is right on the money. Tomlin also seemed confused and lost with the use of timeouts in the second half, and it appeared the team was unprepared throughout the winter wonderland that was Week 12’s Thursday Night Football.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will look to improve their preparedness ahead of an impressive Cincinnati Bengals offense in Week 13 on December 1st at 1:00 PM EST.

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Ben Roethlisberger questions Mike Tomlin’s Week 12 coaching decisions

Ben Roethlisberger joined in on questioning Mike Tomlin’s coaching calls, particularly his fourth-down decisions against the Browns.

The ‘Week 12 Mike Tomlin criticism party’ was beginning to conclude, until former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw his name into the hat of those questioning Tomlin’s strange coaching decisions against the Cleveland Browns.

On Roethlisberger’s podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, the former QB highlighted Tomlin’s fourth-down decisions in particular: “Did he ever consider punting on some of those fourth downs, or just trying to flip the field? You know, like let’s play the field position game, because there were times going for it on fourth down, going for a long field goal, you gave them the field position.”

Roethlisberger’s criticisms ring true, as if Pittsburgh had punted on some of the fourth downs, the Steelers might have improved to 9-2 on the season after last week’s Thursday Night Football game.

While Tomlin’s risks and questionable decisions may never truly satisfy Steelers fans, one can only wonder if the threat posed by the Cincinnati Bengals may be enough to shock Tomlin’s decision-making into shape.

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Former Steelers QB wants to see Justin Fields line up at WR

Former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger shared an unconventional idea for the Steelers offense: using Justin Fields at wide receiver.

Strange circumstances from Week 12’s loss have sparked even stranger ideas for fixing the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. While fans, analysts, and coaches have zeroed in on the Steelers’ red zone inefficiency as an area needing improvement, former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger had an interesting suggestion of his own for the offense moving forward: Justin Fields at wide receiver.

During the most recent episode of Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, Big Ben stated, “The nice thing is that when you use Justin a little bit at quarterback, it forces you as a defense, or opposing team, to spend a little bit of time at practice. I would like to see [them] line him up at receiver a couple times.”

Roethlisberger continued to argue that putting Fields in different positions forces defenses to spend additional time preparing to face the Steelers.

With this in mind, should the Pittsburgh Steelers implement Fields into different roles on offense, or was the failed package from Week 12 enough to discourage any further experimentation?

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Former Steelers QB trolls Browns in hilarious fashion

Ben Roethlisberger keeps his rivalry with Cleveland alive, confidently predicting a Steelers victory over the Browns in Week 12.

Even in his retirement, former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger continues to show Cleveland why he still owns the Browns. On his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, his co-host Spencer Te’o asked the legendary Pittsburgh QB to share his thoughts on the Browns-Saints Week 11 results.

Roethlisberger quickly gave credit to Browns QB Jameis Winston for nearly throwing for 400 yards but immediately shifted to roasting the Cleveland defense: “That sounds great, but I think the Browns’ defense gave up 200-plus, almost 300 yards rushing, made Taysom Hill look like Bo Jackson.”

Big Ben continued his roast of Cleveland, stating that the NFL might as well just give the Steelers the win automatically before their Week 12 matchup with the Browns on Thursday Night Football. Roethlisberger stated, “We don’t even need to play the game Thursday, really, to be honest.”

In what is shaping up to be a complete mismatch, Roethlisberger has the utmost confidence in his 8-2 Pittsburgh Steelers to defeat the 2-8 Cleveland Browns in this week’s Thursday Night Football on November 21 at 8:15 PM EST.

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Chris Boswell discusses confident kicking with Ben Roethlisberger

Steelers’ K Chris Boswell discussed his growth and confidence as a kicker on Ben Roethlisberger’s podcast, sharing insights from his career.

Chris Boswell, AKA the Wizard of Boz, is regarded as one of the greatest kickers the NFL has ever seen. While Boswell is seemingly automatic and comfortable attempting any kick from any distance, it wasn’t always this way for the Pittsburgh Steelers star.

Making an appearance on the latest episode of Ben Roethlisberger’s podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, co-host Spencer Te’o asked Boswell when kicking became automatic.

Boswell humbly stated, “I think, you know, the more years I put into it, kinda, the more confidence I put in myself in that situation. It definitely didn’t start like that. I definitely worried about holds, worried about snaps, worried about wind, stuff like that. And then I’ve just gotten to the point where I don’t even think about anything anymore.”

While Boswell’s hard work and dedication speak for themselves, Big Ben added that Boswell always holds himself accountable, stating, “I’ve never heard this guy make an excuse.”

Throughout his storied career in Pittsburgh, Boswell’s performance has made him a fan favorite in the Steel City, and his wise words on growth and confidence speak volumes about his character as a whole.

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Ben Roethlisberger’s live reaction to Week 10’s game-ending penalty

Steelers’ legendary QB Ben Roethlisberger shared his excitement over the game-winning neutral zone infraction in Week 10 against Washington.

You can take Big Ben out of Pittsburgh, but you can never take Pittsburgh out of Big Ben.

Steelers’ legendary QB Ben Roethlisberger had his eyes glued to the team’s Week 10 matchup against the Washington Commanders, even sharing his live reaction to Russell Wilson’s hard count that resulted in a game-winning neutral zone infraction penalty.

With 1:02 left in the game, Pittsburgh led 28-27 but faced a critical fourth-and-one situation. A turnover could have sealed their fate, but Wilson capitalized on the moment with an impressive hard count and cadence. The move drew Commanders’ DT Johnny Newton into the neutral zone, giving the Steelers a first down and sealing the win.

Roethlisberger had an incredible and hilarious reaction to what unfolded on his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger.

Big Ben jumping out of his seat with excitement is exactly how most Steelers fans, including myself, reacted to the ending of the contest. Truly, Newton only had one job to do, but no one in the Steel City is complaining about his lack of composure to end the game if favor of the Black and Gold.

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Steelers’ legendary QB speaks his mind on LT Dan Moore Jr.

Former Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger gives LT Dan Moore Jr. his flowers for his excellent play so far in 2024.

With the Steelers drafting RT Troy Fautanu in the 2024 NFL Draft, many fans assumed Dan Moore Jr. would be on his way out of Pittsburgh. However, poor play from OT Broderick Jones and a regular-season-ending injury to Fautanu opened the door for Moore to showcase his progression in his fourth year in the NFL. His elite play this season caught the attention of two-time Super Bowl champion and Steelers legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. 

Big Ben spoke about the left tackle’s talent on his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, highlighting one key play that demonstrated Moore’s value to the team: “He got dinged up for one play, there was a sack on that play. The next play, when he’s out, a sack happens.” Roethlisberger concluded with a short but powerful compliment to the left tackle: “Dan Moore is playing good football right now in a position that is very important.” 

Fans can breathe a sigh of relief knowing the left tackle position is in good hands. However, what remains to be seen is how Mike Tomlin will handle the issues with Jones at right tackle.  Should Pittsburgh acquire additional offensive linemen at the trade deadline? 

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Steelers’ legendary QB gives his opinion on the team MVP in 2024 

Former Steelers’ QB Ben Roethlisberger stated on Tuesday that he believes Pittsburgh’s current MVP is Special Teams Coach Danny Smith.

After winning two Super Bowls with two different head coaches, Steelers’ legendary QB Ben Roethlisberger is a solid judge of quality coaching ability. On this week’s episode of his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, the former Steelers’ QB stated that one man, and one man alone, is Pittsburgh’s MVP this season—Special Teams Coach Danny Smith. 

Smith’s unit has presented a masterclass in special teams coverage, from blocked field goals to excellent punt returns. Smith was visibly upset over a botched call against an impressive special teams effort made by FS Minkah Fitzpatrick on Week 7’s Sunday Night Football, but his demeanor quickly shifted to excitement later that night as the team successfully blocked a field goal in their win over the New York Jets. 

Roethlisberger is mostly taking this opportunity to give the Steelers’ coach his flowers, but Smith’s special teams unit has truly been a spectacle for fans this season.  

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Steelers’ legendary QB mocks Cleveland Browns’ 2024 aspirations

It seems Ben Roethlisberger can’t help himself from beating on the Cleveland Browns, even while retired, as he mocks their 2024 season.

During Ben Roethlisberger’s illustrious 18-year career in the NFL, Big Ben is often regarded as the true ‘owner’ to the Steelers’ AFC North rivals, the Cleveland Browns.  From destroying Cleveland on Sundays, to now trolling them in hilarious fashion on his podcast, Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger, there is simply no escape for Browns fans.

Roethlisberger touched on what exactly has gone wrong with the Cleveland Browns’ 2024 season so far, and why fans of the team will most likely go into hiding soon enough.  The former Steelers’ QB echoed that fans of Cleveland will carry out a similar tradition that the infamous 2017 winless Browns had undergone, stating that “I think what you’re going to see soon, is you’re going to see the brown paper bag come back out over the head.”

While Roethlisberger believes Cleveland is headed to the “dumps” with their 2024 seasonal aspirations, the Browns may finish with a record that rivals one of their all-time worst seasonal performances in 2015: 1-15.

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