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Post-Retirement, Villanueva Says Contrast Between Blocking For Roethlisberger, Jackson ‘Was Pretty Cool’

Just one day after announcing his retirement, former Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman Alejandro Villanueva provided yet another fantastic interview talking all things football and the world itself on 93.7 The Fan’s Cook & Joe Show with Joe Starkey and Ron Cook.

Though he said he won’t miss the game of football at all, Villanueva certainly provided some great insight regarding the differences protecting former Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and dynamic Ravens’ signal caller Lamar Jackson.

Of course, Roethlisberger late in his career with Villanueva at left tackle was much more of a pocket passer that got the ball out quickly and rarely extended plays with his legs, while Jackson was known more for the plays he makes with his legs rather than his right arm, especially after winning an MVP award three seasons ago.