Roethlisberger Explains Why He Wouldn’t Let Coaches Pull Him From Games – Even Blowouts

Ben Roethlisberger was a stubborn, old-school quarterback. Even in moments the Pittsburgh Steelers had zero chance of a comeback, Roethlisberger often remained in the game to close things out. Chancing the risk of injury, he recently explained why he wouldn’t let coaches yank him from the field.

“That was one of the reasons that I played through injuries and wanted to be out there,” Roethlisberger told guest Mel Blount on the latest edition of his Footbahlin podcast. “I didn’t wanna come out of games. Even if we’re getting beat by 30 and guys are like, ‘get outta the game.’ No, if my linemen [are] still out here, I’m out here with them.”

That largely held true during the few blowout losses…