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Ben Roethlisberger On Criticism Over His Leadership: ‘It Was Hurtful’

In some of his first public comments since last season ended on such a disappointing note and all the drama in-between, Ben Roethlisberger spoke with KDKA’s Bob Pompeani to reflect on all that’s happened. Earlier, we noted Roethlisberger’s regret for the comments he made about Antonio Brown following the loss to Denver. Later in the interview, Pompeani asked him about the criticism Roethlisberger faced in the weeks after and as Brown worked his way out of Pittsburgh. Brown, and plenty in the national media, questioned Big Ben’s ability to lead the team.