“Ben assured me he is committed to coming back to help us win, and I told Ben that we would like to have him back to help us win a championship.” — Art Rooney II
Awesome.
SO WHY DIDN’T YOU SAY THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE?
Anyway, seven thoughts on No. 7, now that it’s apparent Ben Roethlisberger will be back for his 18th season as Steelers quarterback ...
1. This does not appear to be a popular move. I base that on anecdotal evidence — common conversation, social media, talk-show callers, etc.