It’s overwhelmingly likely at this point that tomorrow night will be the last time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger ever starts a home game at Heinz Field. The 18-year veteran acknowledged that himself this past week, and since then, most of the discussion heading into the Monday night showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns has focused on his legacy.
At 39 years old, Roethlisberger has understandably played with a lot of different players over the years, and he has had a different relationship and a different role with all of them. Over the past decade or so, however, he has taken on a greater leadership and teacher role, and that has especially been the case for skill position players such as wide receivers.