<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-roethlisberger" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ben Roethlisberger</a> is a living legend of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> and a respected voice. Now, the former quarterback has discussed the team’s current situation, identifying the key to their success in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season.



The Steelers acknowledge Ben Roethlisberger as one of their most significant legends. Over his 18-year tenure in the NFL, the quarterback won two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowls</a> with Pittsburgh, and he is undoubtedly a future Hall of Famer.


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At the conclusion of the 2021 season, following several months of speculation, Big Ben chose to retire from football at the age of 39. Nevertheless, he has maintained contact with his former team, offering advice to the new players.



<h2>Ben Roethlisberger thinks the Steelers can succeed, but under one circumstance</h2>



In the history of the Steelers, Ben Roethlisberger stands as one of the finest quarterbacks the franchise has ever seen. He secured them two Vince Lombardi trophies, achieved through remarkable seasons that underscore this fact.



With his retirement, the Steelers had to select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kenny-pickett" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kenny Pickett</a> arrived with high hopes, and he had a very decent rookie season. For that reason, Big Ben thinks that he’s the key piece for the team to achieve success.



“I get asked all the time, what do I think about the Steelers this year,” Roethlisberger recently said on his podcast. “And I always answer with the defense is going to be awesome. I just, I feel that. They’ve got a lot of great players. … The key is going to be Kenny Pickett.


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“Can he still continue to lead the team and grow, which I’ve heard nothing but great things about what he’s done this year so far,” Roethlisberger said of Pickett. “Audibles, changing plays, making things happen. So how will he go? What will happen when he faces a defensive coordinator that says, ‘OK, I’m not going to let you beat me this time.&apos;”

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Ben Roethlisberger identifies the key to Steelers' success

NFL News: Ben Roethlisberger identifies the key to Steelers' success

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> enjoyed a long time of good football with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Ben-Roethlisberger-praises-Lamar-Jackson-after-huge-controversy-20230427-0029.html">Ben Roethlisberger</a> at quarterback. They won two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> titles with him as the starter, although he retired after the 2021 season.



His replacement was <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Steelers-contemplate-signing-XFL-superstar-to-bolster-Kenny-Picketts-offense-20230504-0046.html">Kenny Pickett</a>, drafted with the 20th overall pick in 2022. He began his career backing up Mitch Trubisky before getting the starting spot in week 5. Someone who talked about him was Roethlisberger himself.


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“I wouldn’t say that I wanted Kenny to necessarily fail, but when someone comes to replace you, I still feel like I had it, I hope he doesn’t come ball out”, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/ben-roethlisberger-makes-the-pettiest-comment-about-kenny-pickett-20230522-BUS-3066.html">Big Ben said on his podcast</a> with Pickett as the guest. On Tuesday the young signal-caller expanded on what the veteran’s words meant to him.



<h2>Kenny Pickett responds to the comments made by Ben Roethlisberger</h2>



Pickett heard Roethlisberger’s opinion live because he was on the show. Despite those words may seem a bit too harsh, the quarterback had a great answer about the whole situation on Tuesday when he was asked about Big Ben’s comments.



“He’s honest and out front about it. He’s a fan now and he’s pulling for us. It was pretty cool to hear him say that and to be at his house and to meet his kids and his wife and get to know him a little bit better. We’ll continue to build that relationship, and I’ll reach out if I have any questions. I’m excited to go into Year Two with another guy in my corner pulling for me”, Pickett said according to Brooke Pryor of ESPN.

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For years, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-roethlisberger" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ben Roethlisberger</a> led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> to playoff contention, even helping them win their most recent two <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/The-35-best-teams-in-NFL-history-20221205-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Super Bowl </a>wins, writing his name in franchise history.



Big Ben was one of the best quarterbacks in the league during his prime, and the team even held on to him during his downfall out of respect for everything he did for the franchise.



So, when it was finally time to call it a career and move on, the Steelers leaned on <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Ben-Roethlisberger-makes-incredible-prediction-about-Kenny-Pickett-20230105-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kenny Pickett</a> to continue his legacy. Notably, Roethlisberger recently admitted that he didn’t want that to happen.



<h2>Ben Roethlisberger Admits He Didn’t Want Kenny Pickett To Do Well</h2>



“I’ll be completely honest, I’ll be super transparent here and I’m gonna get blasted,” Roethlisberger told Pickett. “I probably shouldn’t say this, but who cares at this point. I wouldn’t say that I wanted Kenny to necessarily fail, but when someone comes to replace you, I still feel like I had it, I hope he doesn’t come ball out. Because then it’s like, Ben who?”



“Early on I didn’t want you to succeed because you followed me up, I didn’t want it to happen. I think that’s probably the selfishness of me, and I feel bad for it,” Continued Big Ben.



“As you started playing, I found myself rooting more and more for you,” Roethlisberger admitted. “I wanted you to succeed, I wanted you to win games, I wanted you to go in the playoffs. I feel bad that I felt that early on but I’m glad I transitioned to loving and rooting for you.”



Well, that’s just the competitiveness that lives within those who made history. At least, he was honest about it and was able to move on and root for the guy who’ll look to carry his torch for years to come.

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Ben Roethlisberger makes the pettiest comment about Kenny Pickett

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamar-jackson" target="_blank">Lamar Jackson</a> will stay with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens" target="_blank">Baltimore Ravens</a> as he just signed a record five-year contract for $260 million. The quarterback is only 26 years old, but is the new highest paid player at the position in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Top-50-greatest-quarterbacks-in-NFL-history-20200522-0001.html" target="_blank">NFL history</a>. 
So, after all the controversy regarding the non-exclusive franchise tag and the lack of interest from other teams, Lamar Jackson can now focus on bringing a Super Bowl trophy to Baltimore.&nbsp; 
 
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Of course, the reactions arround the league were spectacular. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-roethlisberger" target="_blank">Ben Roethlisberger</a>, who had been criticized for his opinino about Lamar Jackson, got the record straight with a very important message. 
<h2>Ben Roethlisberger clarifies comments about Lamar Jackson</h2> 
A few weeks ago, Ben Roethlisberger sparked a huge controversy when speaking about Lamar Jackson's skills in his famous podcast. Even Robert Griffin III, a former teammate of Lamar and now a TV analyst, confronted him on social media and said Lamar had better stats in the pocket. These were the words by Big Ben. 
"With Lamar, you want to bring safeties down to help stop the run.&nbsp;You don't really fear Lamar's accuracy all the time. He's got a huge arm, he can make things happen when he scrambles, but you&nbsp;don't fear him&nbsp;just sitting in the pocket and picking you apart. So, you bring safeties down because you do fear him running because he's a different level runner. So, you fear that." 
Now, prior to the big contract announcement with the Baltimore Ravens, Roethlisberger took notice of what's been said about him and got nothing but praise for Lamar Jackson.&nbsp; 
"It was nothing but a compliment. I respect Lamar. Lamar is an abosulte freak and he is game-changer. All I said was people are more scared of hi legs than his arm. I've sat in meetings and no one ever said, get him out of the pocket. With Lamar, you want to keep him in there. He is more dangerous out there." 
 
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Ben Roethlisberger said only Robert Griffin III took his words out of context.&nbsp;"Use&nbsp;the whole thing (of his first statement). I'm not trying to make this a big deal. It was just one guy taking it (RGIII). It's more scary when he's out of the pocket. That's what I said. There's no dig."

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ben-roethlisberger" target="_blank">Ben Roethlisberger</a> knows <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lamar-jackson" target="_blank">Lamar Jackson</a> pretty well after both had epic battles in the AFC North playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-steelers" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> and the Baltimore Ravens. Now, in an unexpected turn of events, Big Ben had a shocking point of views regarding Lamar and his skills on the field. 
Roethlisberger won two Super Bowls with the Steelers and will be a first ballot Hall of Famer. That's why he's an authorized voice to anaylze different topics around&nbsp;the NFL. Neverhteless, nobody expected this take on Lamar Jackson. 
 
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At the moment, Lamar Jackson and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers" target="_blank">Aaron Rodgers</a> are the two biggest names who can be <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Jets-might-step-back-from-Aaron-Rodgers-trade-with-Packers-20230414-0010.html" target="_blank">traded</a>. Both are former NFL MVPs and could transform a losing franchise into a Super Bowl contender. However, Roethlisberger isn't that fond of Jackson's skill set with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/baltimore-ravens" target="_blank">Baltimore Ravens</a>. 
<h2>Ben Roethlisberger criticizes Lamar Jackson and his skills</h2> 
Ben Roethlisberger had a very particular opinion in his podcast about Lamar Jackson when talking about a possible trade. The Ravens put a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Why-no-teams-are-interested-in-Lamar-Jackson-after-non-exclusive-franchise-tag-20230308-0025.html" target="_blank">non-exclusive franchise tag</a> on the quarterback and that's why he is free to negotiate with any team.&nbsp; 
"With Lamar, you want to bring safeties down to help stop the run. You don't really fear Lamar's accuracy all the time. He's got a huge arm, he can make things happen when he scrambles, but you don't fear him just sitting in the pocket and picking you apart. So, you bring safeties down because you do fear him running because he's a different level runner. So, you fear that." 
 
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Big Ben admitted that could change if Lamar Jackson stays with the Baltimore Ravens and plays alongside a star wide receiver such as Odell Beckham Jr. "But now, if you've got that guy on the outside (Odell Beckham Jr), you better put a safety back or it's one-on-one. You can just throw it to him. So it definitely creates some potential opportunities for that offense and for Lamar to run if he has to or to take those big shots down the field if he needs to if they bring those safeties down. It's a big deal. That's a big boost."&nbsp;

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Once the 2021 NFL season ended, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Ben-Roethlisberger-takes-a-shot-at-Mike-Tomlin-while-praising-Andy-Reid-and-Patrick-Mahomes-20230216-0042.html" target="_blank">Ben Roethlisberger</a> decided to retire after a successful career. However, the idea of returning is enticing recently him as he has revealed negotiations with the San Francisco 49ers. 
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-buccaneers-tom-brady-reacts-to-ben-roethlisbergers-comments-20221020-0048.html" target="_blank">Ben Roethlisberger</a> spent his entire career playing for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Ben-Roethlisberger-makes-incredible-prediction-about-Kenny-Pickett-20230105-0008.html" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>. He was part of the AFC North team for 18 seasons, where he managed to win two Super Bowls and become an absolute legend for them. 
It would be very odd for everyone to see <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/nfl-news-ben-roethlisberger-makes-bold-admission-about-tom-brady-20221019-0006.html" target="_blank">Roethlisberger</a> wearing a jersey other than the Steelers'. However, he has revealed negotiations with the 49ers to return to play football. 
<h2>Ben Roethlisberger reveals negotiations with the 49ers</h2> 
It wouldn't be easy for Steelers fans to see Ben Roethlisberger with another team. He was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2004 with the 11th-overall pick and he proved to be worthy of it by giving them two Vince Lombardi trophies. 
However, it seems like those two rings were not enough for Big Ben. The successful quarterback retired after the 2021 season, but he has revealed he negotiated with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-San-Francisco-49ers-set-to-lose-a-veteran-in-free-agency-20230304-0028.html" target="_blank">49ers</a> to return to football last year. 
"They were, I think, reaching out maybe just to gauge my interest," Roethlisberger said for Mark Madden on 105.9 The X. "I had discussions. … I'd be lying if I didn't say there was a small part of me that was intrigued. I could still do it and prove to people that I could still play. At the end of the day, I just can't see myself in anything other than black and gold." 
The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Joe-Montana-breaks-a-record-of-Tom-Brady-despite-being-retired-20230302-0035.html" target="_blank">49ers</a> tried to add Roethlisberger after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-QB-Trey-Lance-has-only-one-petition-in-battle-for-49ers-QB1-job-20230209-0013.html" target="_blank">Trey Lance</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Raiders-hurt-Jimmy-Garoppolo-by-trading-who-couldve-been-his-best-partner-20230314-0028.html" target="_blank">Jimmy Garoppolo</a> got injured. At the end, San Francisco signed <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Josh-Johnsons-profile-Age-height-contract-career-stats-and-social-media-20230129-0027.html" target="_blank">Josh Johnson</a> as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-San-Francisco-49ers-receive-major-update-on-Brock-Purdys-injury-20230310-0036.html" target="_blank">Brock Purdy's</a> backup once Big Ben rejected their offer. 
 
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The&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Franco-Harris-Did-the-Pittsburgh-Steelers-retire-number-32-20221221-0018.html" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Steelers</a>&nbsp;had another disappointing season after failing to reach, once again, the playoffs. Though they won six of their last seven games, a 9-8 record wasn't enough to clinch a Wild Card ticket in the AFC. This was the first year after&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/NFL-News-Ben-Roethlisberger-makes-incredible-prediction-about-Kenny-Pickett-20230105-0008.html" target="_blank">Ben Roethlisberger&nbsp;</a>announced his&nbsp;retirement. 
Mitch Trubisky&nbsp;began as the starter, but, prior to Week 5, head coach&nbsp;Mike Tomlin made the call thousands of fans were expecting. Rookie&nbsp;Kenny Pickett&nbsp;was in charge. For Tomlin, the streak of no losing seasons continued with sixteen. However, the&nbsp;Steelers&nbsp;haven't won a playoff game in the last six years. That's not a great standard for a franchise with six&nbsp;Super Bowls. 
Now, while talking about the Kansas City Chiefs and their win at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Jason-Kelce-gets-real-about-his-future-with-Philadelphia-Eagles-after-Super-Bowl-loss-20230216-0026.html" target="_blank">Super Bowl</a>, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Not-Tom-Brady-Patrick-Mahomes-reveals-who-was-his-favorite-quarterback-when-growing-up-20230214-0043.html" target="_blank">Ben Roethlisberger</a> had a subtle message of criticism for Mike Tomlin&nbsp;and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl/Franco-Harris-passed-away-What-was-the-Immaculate-Reception-with-the-Pittsburgh-Steelers-20221221-0015.html" target="_blank">Pittsburgh Steelers</a> while praising Andy Reid. Read here to check out the details. 
<h2>Ben Roethlisberger praises Andy Reid over Mike Tomlin</h2> 
Ben Roethlisberger spoke&nbsp;wonders about Andy Reid in his podcast and many fans believe he never talked like that about his former head coach in Pittsburgh, Mike Tomlin. "I have to just congratulate Andy Reid and Eric Bieniemy. They just are so stinking good. They are different level coaches. They are up here. They are going to be up there (Kansas City Chiefs) as long as Andy Reid's there and Patrick Mahomes are there." 
Furthermore, Ben Roethlisberger praised one specific aspect of Andy Reid's strategy: play calling. During his last years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Big Ben had a lot of differences regarding this subject with head coach MIke Tomlin.&nbsp;"To me, Andy Reid should go down as one of the best of all time. I heard he lets players like design plays and he will contemplate putting them in. To truly have an open door and listen to guys and not just say, 'Oh yeah, I&rsquo;ll think about it.' They are just so good." 
So, after this controversial statement in Episode 21 of his podcast "Footbahlin with Ben&nbsp;Roethlisberger", many experts believe the former quarterback showed his frustration with Mike Tomlin about having no voice in the offensive calls for the team. 
It's important to remember that, during Ben's last season (2021), players admitted that the system worked better when Roethlisberger called the&nbsp;two-minute drill over offensive coordinator, Matt Canada. Then, in 2022, Canada and Mike Tomlin were&nbsp;criticized again regarding the strategy&nbsp;developed for rookie Kenny Pickett. 
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