Roethlisberger finished 21 of 41 for 214 yards and two interceptions. [156], In the second quarter of the Week 14 game against the Cleveland Browns, Roethlisberger's leg was injured on a sack and he left the game. So the Steelers might be forced to play an aggressive brand of passing football even if thats not Tomlins first choice. "[316], Roethlisberger is a spokesman for Swiss Roots, a campaign intended to help Americans of Swiss origin reconnect with their Swiss ancestral heritage. He beat star running back LeSean McCoy in the 40-yard dash. New offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has had some success as coordinator with the Browns (when they gave Pittsburgh a scare in a wild shootout in the 2002 playoffs) and helped develop Peyton Manning as his QB coach. What was Ben Roethlisberger 40-yard dash? 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. Sure, he may have tried once in a while, but if he was able to get back to scrimmage it was considered a success. 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). While his accuracy and YPA remained excellent, his 16 INTs were his most in a decade, and his TD percentage (4.5) was his lowest since 2011. But Roethlisberger hasn't topped 7.6 YPA since 2015, and he'll have less of the two things a quarterback usually needs for fantasy production - volume and playmakers. [323][324] Reports from the scene and news media indicated that the accident was serious but "not life- or career-threatening," though Roethlisberger related in interviews that paramedics on the scene stopped bleeding in his throat just in time to save his life. Roethlisberger also matched his career high in passing touchdowns with 32, as well as posting a passer rating of 103.3, the second highest of his career. [228], On December 19, 2017, Roethlisberger was named to his fourth consecutive and sixth career Pro Bowl along with his star receiver Antonio Brown and three of his starting offensive lineman among others. In that same span hes averaged 33.1 pass attempts per game with a touchdown percentage right around 4.8. [16] He won the MAC East Special Teams Player of the Week for three punts that landed inside the 20 in the 2713 victory over Toledo. [335], The Lake Tahoe suit sought damages from the quarterback and additional damages from Harrah's Lake Tahoe officials, alleging that they covered up the incident. [67] In Week 3, Roethlisberger completed fewer than half of his passes for three interceptions and no touchdowns in a 2820 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. [54] The Steelers lost the game to the eventual Super Bowl champions, the New England Patriots, by a score of 4127. [178] On October 26, 2014, against the Indianapolis Colts, Roethlisberger completed 40 of 49 passes for a career-high 522 yards and six touchdowns as the Steelers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 5134. But while some are capable of getting the ball down the field both through the air and on the ground, there are others who apparently believe that speed kills. Roethlisberger got the ball back with two seconds remaining and his Hail Mary attempt was incomplete. When Batch was injured in the preseason, however, Roethlisberger took over the backup quarterback role. Roethlisberger completed 10 of 19 passes for a season-low 133 yards and two interceptions in the 2821 victory. After Kitna failed to produce, the Steelers took advantage by taking the next 24 straight points, and the win, in a 3117 victory in Cincinnati. [79] In Week 15, Roethlisberger threw for 140 yards and a touchdown in a 373 rout of the Carolina Panthers. [41], He started his rookie season as the third quarterback on the depth chart behind veterans Tommy Maddox and Charlie Batch. Titled "Sexual Healing", the episode aired shortly after the second accusation of assault. [227] In the closing seconds of the fourth quarter, two controversial moments occurred; Roethlisberger threw a potential game-winning touchdown to tight end Jesse James, but was overturned after James seemingly lost control when the ball touched the ground. [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. [3], During 2014, Roethlisberger passed for career highs in yards with 4,952, completion percentage with 67.1, completions with 408, and attempts with 608. [157] On the injury, Roethlisberger said, "It was one of the most painful things I ever felt. There was no outlook written for Ben Roethlisberger in 2022. ), but thats not saying much. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. [148], In a 2320 Week 3 win against the Indianapolis Colts, Roethlisberger threw for a career-high 171 yards in the first quarter, turned the ball over three times in the second quarter, then led the Steelers to the 20th fourth quarter comeback of his career, passing Terry Bradshaw for the most in Steelers' history. [337], In December 2011, the suit was ended when the parties settled.[338]. [155] In Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Roethlisberger moved past Terry Bradshaw in the Steelers' record books; first for most times sacked, then for most pass completions in team history. Roethlisberger's tackle on Harper, dubbed by many as The Tackle II or The Immaculate Redemption, was compared by many to "The Immaculate Reception" in 1972, when Franco Harris made a miraculous reception and scored the game-winning touchdown against the Oakland Raiders. Copyright 2023 GDC Media Limited, licensed to GDC America Inc and sub-licensed to Roto Sports Inc. All Rights Reserved. [225] His performance in Week 14 earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. He did not finish the game, as his throwing hand was injured. [52], In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the New York Jets, Roethlisberger threw two interceptions. Well, unless hes trying to run the ball that is. [13], After starting the season with a loss to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Roethlisberger led the Miami RedHawks to an unbeaten record in the MAC, 12 consecutive wins, a #10 ranking in the Associated Press poll, and a 4928 victory over Louisville in the 2003 GMAC Bowl. of Pittsburgh where he went higher than that. Roethlisberger passed for 302 yards and 2 touchdowns in the game. [242], Roethlisberger led the league in passing yards (5,129) for the second time in his career. In this one, the second highlight shows Foles running for a TD, and man does he look slow. After staying healthy for two seasons, injuries once again caught up to Roethlisberger in 2015, costing him four games and reducing his efficiency when he was on the field. 15 attempts). No question, Id take his 64 year-old dad in a race. [256], On November 10, 2020, Roethlisberger was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 after being deemed high risk due to Vance McDonald contracting COVID-19[257] but was activated four days later. He followed that brilliant performance up with a 43-23 win over the Baltimore Ravens. At the combine, Roethlisberger scored a 25 on the Wonderlic. [247][248] After the season, it was revealed that Roethlisberger's injury was much more serious than originally anticipated, as he tore off three flexor tendons from his throwing arm, and he is believed to be the first quarterback to attempt a comeback from such an injury. His total career rushing yards? You hate to win it that way, but you'll take a win," Roethlisberger said. [62], The Steelers won Super Bowl XL 2110 over the Seattle Seahawks in Detroit on February 5. Good thing he still has that arm. 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. Roethlisberger posted those numbers despite dealing with a badly beat up offensive line in 2010, with right tackle Willie Colon (Achilles) missing the entire season while Max Starks, the left tackle, missed nine games with neck and ankle injuries. His first pass of the day was a 60-yard touchdown to Mike Wallace, and his last pass was a game-winning 19-yard touchdown to Wallace on the final play of the game. [246] Subsequently, the team announced the following day that Roethlisberger would be placed on the season ending injured-reserve list after undergoing surgery on his injured elbow. those who listened and drafted him at that spot. 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All Rights Reserved. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Roethlisberger 11th overall, making him the highest-drafted quarterback to play for the team that picked him, and the highest draft pick the Steelers used on a quarterback since selecting Terry Bradshaw first overall in 1970. expect to repeat a 30-plus TD performance. [100], In Week 1 against the Houston Texans, Roethlisberger completed 13 of 14 passes for a career-high 92.9 completion percentage (minimum 10 attempts), and finished with 137 yards passing and two touchdown passes in the 3817 win. That's what I'm trying to do now. In short, his career year was all built on volume. He finished the game without any touchdowns but had 330 yards passing while throwing three interceptions. [168], In 2012, Roethlisberger returned to Miami University to complete his college degree, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Education on May 6, 2012. Since 2011, Brown sucked up 26.6 percent of Pittsburgh's targets and accounted for 31.0 percent of the team's receiving touchdowns. [59], Their second road win came on January 15 when Roethlisberger led the Steelers against the Indianapolis Colts in the Divisional Round, the NFL's top team throughout the season and a heavy favorite to represent the AFC in Super Bowl XL. What was Ben Roethlisberger 40-yard dash? Out is Todd Haley, with whom Roethlisberger reportedly squabled; in is Roethlisberger favorite Randy Fichtner, promoted from the quarterbacks coach job. [332], Roethlisberger gave his first television interview after the accident on July 13, with ABC's Good Morning America. He has stated, "It was a coach's call. [327], At Mercy Hospital, he went immediately into surgery to repair the broken bones in his face. Must be the TB12 stuff. [236] In Week 3, Roethlisberger completed 79% of his passes for 353 yards and three touchdowns in a 3027 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. [27][39][40][34], On August 4, Roethlisberger signed a six-year contract to the Steelers worth $22.26 million in salaries and bonuses, with an additional $17.73 million available via incentives. [49] The next game, the Steelers defeated the also previously undefeated Philadelphia Eagles 273, with Roethlisberger going 11 of 18 for 183 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. [265] Roethlisberger's 47 pass competitions set an NFL record for most completions in a game (passing Drew Bledsoe and Jared Goff's record of 45 passes)[266] while also throwing for the second most passing yards ever in a playoff game. He passed for 265 yards and three touchdowns in a 3831 win. Last season was easily Roethlisberger's finest statistically as he tied Drew Brees for the league lead in passing yards and matched a career-high 32 touchdowns. [32], During the 2004 NFL Draft, Roethlisberger was the second-highest touted quarterback behind Ole Miss' Eli Manning. [3], Known for playing outside the passing pocket in what he calls "backyard football",[4] Roethlisberger grew up idolizing John Elway and has often been compared to him, wearing number 7 in his honor. running game rebounds. Big Ben was a very efficient 40-49 with 522 yards and six touchdowns to no interceptions. James Conner may help the transition, returning to lead the Pittsburgh backfield after he took over for holdout Le'Veon Bell last year. Roethlisberger completed 29 of 44 pass attempts for 215 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 42-21 loss to Kansas City. Put simply, Archie could run, and Eli and Peyton can not. [233] In Week 2, in a 4237 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger passed for 452 yards, three touchdowns, and had a rushing touchdown. The defense was really are drafting last year's numbers (which everyone He also had the fourth-highest career winning percentage (.710) as a starter in the regular season among quarterbacks with a minimum of 100 starts and was one of six quarterbacks in NFL history to have beaten at least 31 of the current 32 NFL teams. If you are located in other states, there are plenty of options to wager on sports. The wide receiver corps takes a hit with the loss of Antwaan Randle El, but TE Heath Miller will be expected to grab a more prominent role in the passing game. Roethlisberger was quick to silence those questions when he told WDVE Radio in Pittsburgh "First off, my coach and GM don't want me back. [96] Roethlisberger finished third in Comeback Player of the Year voting, behind the Patriots' Randy Moss and the Dallas Cowboys' Greg Ellis, who won the award. [333], In July 2009, Andrea McNulty, 31, filed a civil claim in Washoe County, Nevada District Court accusing Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting in June 2008 in his hotel room while he was in Stateline, Nevada for a celebrity golf tournament. He also fumbled once, which the Ravens returned for a touchdown in the second half. When Ben Roethlisberger announces his retirement, it will come as a shock to no one. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. Big Ben completed 23 of 40 passes for 221 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Sweed gives the Steelers the size a QB craves. 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. Michael Vick posted a ridiculous 4.33 40-yard dash out of Virginia Tech. Fastest quarterback 40-yard dash times in NFL Combine history Although the position continues to gain athleticism as the years pass, the fastest 40-yard dash by a quarterback at the NFL Combine was recorded in 2001. Big Ben always has the playbook close by and spends most of his days in the film room like the player he's most compared to, Chad Pennington. [33] While the Chargers drafted Manning, the Giants instead selected NC State quarterback Philip Rivers as part of a trade deal that sent Manning to the Giants and Rivers to the Chargers. [93] Roethlisberger's 32 touchdown passes ranked third in the NFL, behind Tony Romo and Tom Brady, while his 104.1 passer rating was second only to Brady. [136], In his first win over the Oakland Raiders in Week 11, Roethlisberger passed for 275 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for a career-high 55 yards and a[137] touchdown. He did it, though, on a career-high 675 attempts - the fourth most in NFL history. What is tyreek Hill's 40 yard time? Roethlisberger was great last year after lagging for most of his career for fantasy purposes. 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[223] In Week 14 against the Baltimore Ravens, he completed 44 of 66 passes (both single-game career highs) for 506 yards and two touchdowns in a 3938 win, becoming the first player in NFL history with three career 500-yard passing games. [125], In Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger's 259-yard effort helped him become the first quarterback in franchise history to pass for over 4,000 yards in a single season. [268][269] A day before the Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions, the Steelers placed Roethlisberger on Reserve/COVID-19 list after testing positive for the virus. Coming off career highs for passing yards and touchdowns in 2018, an elbow ligament injury ended Roethlisberger's season in Week 2 last year. Yes, he leaves his older bro in the dust (SPOILER ALERT! He would be a great second option to McDonald and provide much-needed depth to the Steelers' tight end room. [304] He has also donated over $100,000 to fund police dogs in Pittsburgh. [22][23], All records are from the Miami University 2008 media guide. [188] He was named to his third career Pro Bowl for the 2014 season. His 5,129 passing yards and 34 touchdown passes set franchise records, both of which were held by Roethlisberger in his 2014 season. We put reporters on the hot seat with some tough questions, Take a look back at Jaylen Samuel's highlights from the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, NFL Network's Rich Eisen talks with Missi Matthews about the strengths of this year's draft and the Steelers not having a 1st round pick, Missi Matthews breaks bread with Pro Scouting Coordinator Brandon Hunt, who shares his perspective of the NFL Scouting Combine, Watch how T.J. 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He remains incredibly efficient with his 7.8 YPA, 1 song in America, and the first iPhone wouldn't be . Head coach Mike Tomlin stated at the time that he was "highly concerned" for the franchise and Roethlisberger. The team's two leading receivers, Brown (101 receptions) and Bell (85) are elite at their respective positions, basically uncoverable, and the line should again keep heat off the quarterback (3.6 percent sack rate, 3rd). [143], In the AFC Championship against the New York Jets, Roethlisberger rushed for a touchdown in the first half as the Steelers built a 240 lead, before the Jets scored 19 unanswered points. [44][45], As a rookie, he went 130 in the regular season (141 including playoffs) as a starting quarterback, helping the Steelers become the first AFC team to have 15 wins (21 under Maddox [first two and last game], 130 under Roethlisberger) in a single regular season, surpassing former Steeler Mike Kruczek for the record for the best start by a rookie (60) and exceeding the mark for total wins as a rookie, set by Chris Chandler and Joe Ferguson. Despite the three game win streak to end the season, the Steelers did not make the playoffs after tie-breakers eliminated them. [239] In a Week 12 loss to the Denver Broncos, he passed for a season-high 462 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. But we defer to the career YPA number (7.9). How fast is Vick? The hope is that rookie fourth-round pick Martavis Bryant (6-foot-4, 211 pounds) might provide Pittsburgh with an upgrade in the red zone, but Bryant is a question mark due to drops and work ethic concerns. [272] In the Wild Card Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Roethlisberger threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns in the 4221 loss. [294][295], On October 11, 2012, he passed Terry Bradshaw for most passing yards for a Steelers quarterback. so you cant worry too much about that alone [11] Against Hawaii, he broke school records for attempts, completions, and yardage, when he went 40 of 53 for 452 yards and three touchdowns in the 5251 loss. Pittsburgh's first-round pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, the 39-year-old quarterback was the longest-tenured player in franchise history and led the Steelers to two Super Bowl championships and eight division titles. [51], Two weeks later, Roethlisberger faced off against the New York Giants and the first overall pick of the 2004 draft, Eli Manning. [202] On November 29, Roethlisberger threw for 456 yards against the Seattle Seahawks, but he also threw two interceptions, and the Seahawks took a 3930 win. Roethlisberger walked with the other graduates at the commencement ceremony, with his parents, grandmother, and wife Ashley in attendance. Vick, the former Eagles starter, scampers all over the field, buying time and running for first downs. [355] Ed Joyner was prohibited by the Pennsylvania State Troopers from continuing to work for Roethlisberger, and lost a grievance case seeking to overturn the decision. In those five games were tossing due to medical reasons (real or perceived), Roethlisberger threw 14 picks (just two TDs). 31 on NFL Network's Top 100 Players list", "Ben Roethlisberger 2014 Game Log (Games 17)", "Roethlisberger throws 6 TDs as Steelers top Colts", "Ben Roethlisberger becomes 4th quarterback to get 100 wins in first 150 games", "Ben Roethlisberger's six TD passes lift Steelers over Ravens, 43-23", "Steelers clinch AFC North with win over Bengals", "Ben Roethlisberger No. It is his first NFL loss in the state of Ohio, snapping an 110 record. He passed for 503 yards, three touchdowns, and had no turnovers. [12] He finished his first year with the Redhawks with 3,105 passing yards, 241 completions, and 25 touchdown completions while leading them to a 75 record. Pittsburgh was last in pass percentage, first-down pass percentage and red-zone pass percentage. [72], On October 29 against the Oakland Raiders, Roethlisberger threw four interceptions in a 2013 upset loss. Wanna watch something funny? 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[185][186], The Steelers had an 115 record and finished first in the AFC North. this year, you're going to have to pass if people As Roethlisberger stumbled around on a bad ankle, and the Steelers watched their playoff run end at the hands of Tim Tebow, the team evidently recognized that keeping Roethlisberger healthy for once would perhaps be a useful outcome. Jeff Reed's 37-yard field goal in the final minute gave the Steelers and Roethlisberger their tenth straight win. Big Ben is a big boy. But unless Pittsburghs defense and running game take a giant step down, expect Roethlisbergers counting totals to be similar to last years, just with a little less efficiency and a few more attempts. How do Ben Roethlisberger's measurables compare to other quarterbacks? Tweet The same is true in the red zone. 40-Yard Dash; Bench Press; Vertical Jump; Broad Jump; 20-Yard Shuttle; Dynasty . wideout in 09. His 32 TDs were the result of incredible red [203], The Steelers clinched a playoff spot with a 106 record, finishing second in the AFC North behind the Cincinnati Bengals. How he plays when he returns is a major question mark. There are universal sportsbook promo codes that are able to be redeemed in sports betting states. [37], Roethlisberger was one of 17 quarterbacks taken in the 2004 NFL Draft, along with Manning and Rivers. Ben Roethlisberger/40 yard dash time How fast is a 4.27 40-yard dash? Roethlisberger (pectoral/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. He finished with 361 yards and 3 touchdowns in his first regular season win over the Cardinals. Kerry Collins, Brett Favre, and Peyton Manning; like Brady (at the time), Roethlisberger has only played with one team and thus has not played against the Steelers. In the 317 defeat, Roethlisberger was intercepted twice and threw for 156 yards. Roethlisberger was voted as team MVP by the Steelers for the first time in his career. The Steelers could not hold three leads in the fourth quarter. Watch Alex Highsmith at the NFL Combine in 2020, Watch highlights of T.J. Watt's Combine workouts in 2017, Nebraska DT Carlos Davis runs official 4.82 second 40-yard dash at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Missi Matthews caught up with John Clayton at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Missi Matthews gives us five non-Ben quotes from general manager Kevin Colbert's Combine press conference, Watch how Devin Bush's NFL Combine translates to his performance on the field, Think fast! Read More February . [181] In the next game, a 4323 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, he had 340 passing yards and six passing touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. Vertical Jump ; 20-Yard Shuttle ; Dynasty, his career year was All built on.! 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