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Respectful Roethlisberger says Steelers ‘trying to get’ where Patriots have been

You might expect Ben Roethlisberger to feel jealousy or a certain brand of competitive hatred toward the Patriots.

Tom Brady's won six Super Bowls, after all, and his squad has eliminated the Steelers from the playoffs twice during Roethlisberger's career. The first came during Roethlisberger's stellar 15-1 rookie season in 2004, then Brady did it again in 2016, with both instances coming in the AFC Championship game.

That's just the playoff appearances. Overall, the Patriots are 9-4 against the Steelers since Roethlisberger took over, presenting a consistent and, at times, insurmountable challenge for the men in black and gold.