[89], Roethlisberger threw his 29th touchdown pass of the season in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, breaking the team single-season touchdown pass record previously held by Bradshaw. For more information, please see our He passed for 265 yards and three touchdowns in a 3831 win. Roethlisberger has played all 16 regular season games just once in his eight-year career, which is primarily the result of a remarkably strong commitment by the Pittsburgh front office to under-invest in its offensive line. Willie Parker is explosive on screens and provides a running threat that defenses will account for on almost every snap. Eli Manning threw an interception with 3:19 remaining to seal the game for Pittsburgh. The issue could get worse since the Steelers replaced Sanders and 2013 touchdown leader Jerricho Cotchery in free agency with the weak duo of Darrius Heyward-Bey and Lance Moore. [9] Against Akron, he broke the school single-game passing record with 399 passing yards, with 70 of those yards coming on a Hail Mary to Eddie Tillitz to win the game by a score of 3027 as time expired. "I feel like I let the city of Pittsburgh down, the fans, my coaches and my teammates," Roethlisberger said, "and it's not a good feeling. area of the nightclub, encouraged them to take shots of alcohol before Anthony Barravecchio an off-duty Coraopolis, Pennsylvania policeman, undercover DEA narcotics officer at Pittsburgh International Airport, and one of Roethlisberger's bodyguards[342][343] claimed he led her down a hallway and left. The victory marked the first time in playoff history that a sixth-seeded NFL playoff team defeated the top-seeded team. [144], In Super Bowl XLV against the Green Bay Packers, Roethlisberger was hit as he attempted a pass to Mike Wallace in the first quarter, and it was intercepted for a touchdown by Nick Collins. [344][345], After Barravecchio's purported departure, Roethlisberger allegedly approached, exposed himself, and despite the woman's protests, followed her into what turned out to be a bathroom when she tried to leave through the first door she saw. [171][172] In Week 11, in a 3727 victory over the Detroit Lions, he had 367 passing yards and four touchdowns to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week. In 22 road games, though, those numbers fell to 7.4, 23:22 and 269. [118][119] He suffered the fourth concussion of his NFL career. He has stated, "It was a coach's call. [101] The next week against the Cleveland Browns, he had the first pass reception of his career: a negative-seven-yard completion to himself after a deflected pass in the second quarter. Wearing a helmet is optional in Pennsylvania only for operators who possess and have had a motorcycle license for at least two years. [226], During Week 15 against the New England Patriots, Roethlisberger finished with 281 passing yards, two touchdowns, and an interception. Roethlisberger's total was just 14th in the league. The accuser, a then-20-year-old student at nearby Georgia College & State University, was seen at several establishments with Roethlisberger leading up to the incident, including posing for a photograph with him. 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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. [184] The victory made Roethlisberger only the sixth quarterback in NFL history to have defeated at least 31 different teams, joining Tom Brady, Drew Brees, 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. He beat star running back LeSean McCoy in the 40-yard dash. Now, he supposedly ran the 40-yard dash in 4.92 seconds at the combine, but we all know thats BS. 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. [219] In Week 5 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Roethlisberger threw a career-high five interceptions as the Steelers lost by a score of 309. On Sept. 19, 2004, Ben Roethlisberger made his NFL debut. So lets focus on that. Still, anybody who has the sense of humor that Dan does and can laugh at himself is OK in our book. The Steelers also drafted another potential playmaker in 6-1 wideout Sammie Coates (4.43 40, 41-inch vertical). good last year second fewest points allowed After falling behind, 103, in the second quarter, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to 30 unanswered points in a 3310 victory. And then you must throw out the two weeks after the Falcons concussion. 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. So does C Justin Hartwig, who led the league in sacks allowed at the position (6.5). He's also nimble in the pocket and scrambles to keep plays alive that generate big gains for his wideouts even if they aren't open initially. The Steelers could not hold three leads in the fourth quarter. [124] Roethlisberger was named AFC Player of the Week for his effort; the fifth time he has won that award in his career. If it's not obvious, health is the biggest factor for the offense, and especially for the 38-year-old Roethlisberger, who is expected to be ready for the season opener. [348] Blash later admitted denigrating the accuser and never formally questioning Roethlisberger; he did speak to the NFL player and his off-duty police bodyguards at the Capital City club. [206][207], Roethlisberger started off the 2016 season with a 21 record in the first three games. [7], Ken Roethlisberger, a former Georgia Tech quarterback, never publicly criticized Hite for playing Ryan ahead of his son Ben. Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr., nicknamed "Big Ben", is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. [204][205] Roethlisberger was named to his fourth career Pro Bowl and was ranked 21st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. That large number of red-zone passing attempts was likely an anomaly, however, as he attempted an average of just 67 per year in the four previous seasons. [200] However, early in the first quarter, Landry Jones sprained his left ankle, resulting in Roethlisberger entering the game in relief for only the second time in his career. [232], Roethlisberger started the 2018 season with 335 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in a 2121 tie against the Cleveland Browns. Tweet Despite the three game win streak to end the season, the Steelers did not make the playoffs after tie-breakers eliminated them. [84], In Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger passed for a career-high five touchdown passes, which tied the team record held by Terry Bradshaw and Mark Malone. [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. But as long as he can prove that winning doesnt have to look pretty, Pittsburgh will keep him around. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed 29-of-44 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-21 . It is his first NFL loss in the state of Ohio, snapping an 110 record. Cookie Notice Tagovailoa-Amosa's official 40-yard dash time clocks in at 4.81 seconds. He threw a game-clinching 79-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Brown late in the fourth quarter as the Steelers won 143. [147] In Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, he became the fourth quarterback to reach 70 wins in his first 100 starts, as he threw for 298 yards and did not turn the ball over. Roethlisberger got the ball back with two seconds remaining and his Hail Mary attempt was incomplete. [10] When Miami played Bowling Green, he had two touchdowns and 305 passing yards and broke the MAC freshman passing yardage record in the 2421 victory. He didn't miss a . Despite spurring a mild comeback, the Steelers lost to the Ravens by a score of 3013. [332], Roethlisberger gave his first television interview after the accident on July 13, with ABC's Good Morning America. [197][198], Roethlisberger sustained another injury against the Oakland Raiders on November 8, 2015, suffering a left mid-foot sprain. "[303], In 2005, Roethlisberger donated one game check to aid the tsunami relief fund. [235] He passed John Elway for seventh-most passing yards in NFL history. Big Ben knows it's time, Steelers fans know it's time, and the Steelers themselves know it's time. Byron Leftwich took over in the fourth quarter when Roethlisberger was on the sideline with a shoulder injury. [199] Due to this injury, he did not start the following week against the Cleveland Browns, although he was listed as active for the game. The Steelers lost 41-38 in Roethlisberger's only other matchup against Atlanta in 2006, and he was suspended for the Steelers 15-9 . Kyler Murray: unknown rumored to be 4.38u(would put him in second. Roethlisberger completed a deep pass to rookie wide receiver Antonio Brown for 58 yards and Rashard Mendenhall's rushing touchdown put the Steelers ahead for good, 3124, with 1:33 left. His 40-yard time was a paltry 5.08. 20 attempts) 64.4%, Longest pass completion 97-yard touchdown to, Most 200+ yard passing games 188 (includes nine playoff games), Most 300+ yard passing games 68 (includes one playoff game), Most consecutive games with 300+ yards passing 4 (from November 8, 2015, through December 12, 2015), Most 3,000-yard passing seasons 15 (20062018, 2020, 2021), Most consecutive 3,000-yard passing seasons 13 (20062018), Most 4,000-yard passing seasons 6 (2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018), Most consecutive 4,000-yard passing seasons 2 (20132014, 20172018), Most 3 TD passing games 45 (includes one playoff game), Most consecutive games with a TD pass 30 (from September 9, 2012, through September 7, 2014), Most consecutive home games with a TD pass 45 (from December 19, 2010, through September 17, 2017), Most games with a passer rating over 100.0 (regular season; min. Well, we said Kurt Warner was the active career leader in YPA, but we had to qualify it by saying players with 20-plus games, and heres why: In his rookie season, Roethlisberger averaged a whopping 8.9 yards per attempt over 14 games. 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[250] In Week 3 against the Houston Texans, Roethlisberger threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns during the 2821 win. When he went down in Atlanta, he had thrown five TD passes with no picks in his prior six quarters. No question, Id take his 64 year-old dad in a race. He was third in converting red-zone passes into TDs. He finished the game without any touchdowns but had 330 yards passing while throwing three interceptions. He would be a great second option to McDonald and provide much-needed depth to the Steelers' tight end room. No surprise, his 6.3 YPA ranked 31st of 35 QBs, and despite all those attempts and 33 TD passes, he finished QB14 in fantasy. 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. George W. Bush was still in his first term as president, Usher's "Yeah!" was the No. Sad Ben Roethlisberger on the . A year ago, Roethlisberger suffered a knee injury against the Dallas Cowboys and missed all week of practice after being deemed a close contact to a COVID-19-positive teammate. [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. But after playing at a small-time college (Miami of Ohio), he'll also need some extensive bench time to maximize his chance for a solid NFL debut. [304] He has also donated over $100,000 to fund police dogs in Pittsburgh. Roethlisberger completed 30 of 44 passes for 244 yards, a touchdown an an interception while rushing three times for minus-4 yards in Sunday's 16-13 OT win over the Ravens. 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. Perennial also-ran Dan Marino was known for his cannon of an arm and his ability to never give up hope despite playing for a hopeless organization. [255] The victory over the Cowboys marked an 80 start to the season for the Steelers, the best in franchise history. [263][264] Against the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card Round, Roethlisberger completed 47 passes off 68 attempts, for 501 yards and four touchdowns, but threw four interceptions in a 4837 loss. "[158] In Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, Roethlisberger started the game while suffering through a high-ankle sprain. When healthy, Roethlisberger is still the prototype fora modern pocket passer, using his size to shrug off sacks while he waits for routes to develop and then delivering one of the best deep balls in the league. Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a second Super Bowl title in four seasons as they defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, 2723, after completing a game-winning touchdown pass to Santonio Holmes with 35 seconds left in the game. WASH WR John Ross breaks NFL Combine record since 2003 with 4.22 40-yd dash at the 2017 combine -- Drafted 9th overall by the Bengals in 2017 NFL Draft EWU WR Cooper Kupp ran a 4.62 40-yard dash . Roethlisberger completed 10 of 19 passes for a season-low 133 yards and two interceptions in the 2821 victory. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Ryan Hite went on to Denison University where, as a wide receiver, set numerous career and single-season records by the time he graduated from college. 4.39 is his time at the NFL combine. 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