The Ravens and Steelers have engaged in some fierce battles. Watching the most recent edition of Monday Night Football between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati reminded me of the hard-hitting rivalry, although admittedly, that game was laced with ill-intent.
The mutual respect isn’t quite the same.
On Wednesday Ben Roethlisberger was asked to compare the burgeoning rivalry with the Bengals to that which the Steelers share with the Ravens.
“I don’t know. [With the Bengals] it feels almost like you’re out there just to hit people and there’s not the same respect.