Despite Roethlisberger’s Hall of Fame credentials, the “first-ballot” label is elusive. Many legends, including Vince Lombardi and Otto Graham, were not first-year inductees. With only four Modern Era players gaining entry in 2025, the voting process was more selective than in past years.

To say the least, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been very critical of the Steelers organization lately. He

There’s an old saying that goes, “The only difference between a rut and a grave is depth.” When it comes to the NFL, if you fall into a rut you fall behind and it can mean metaphorical death for your chances of winning a Super Bowl.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a bit of an identity crisis. Each year that passes, the franchise gets further and further away from its 1970s domination and closer and closer to perhaps the worst fate that can befall an organization: mediocrity.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were fortunate to have Ben Roethlisberger as their quarterback for 18 seasons. Drafted 11th overall in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft, Roethlisberger went on to win two Super Bowls,