Ben Roethlisberger announces retirement after 18 seasons - Skip & Shannon I NFL I UNDISPUTED

Ben Roethlisberger officially announced his retirement on social media this morning after 18 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The two-time Super Bowl champ made the announcement official on social media with his account posting a video message from the quarterback, where he says quote: 'I retire from football a truly grateful man.' Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe share how they will remember Big Ben.
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Ben Roethlisberger announces retirement after 18 seasons - Skip & Shannon I NFL I UNDISPUTED
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[@vegastjg]

If you look at Bens personal stats you will see he did in fact have 2 losing seasons

[@josephflint4484]

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@@vegastjg a

[@josephflint4484]

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[@josephflint4484]

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[@SoCloseToToast]

As a 90s kid growing up with all these 2000s QBs retiring now, its kinda sad. Makes you feel old and that is truly becoming an end of an era. That being said the new QBs on the horizon are exciting to watch and seem to have even more to prove.

[@indiasupportstrumpwwg1wga927]

perfectly put... I started watching in 2003 at 13, so I grew up watching these guys. The past few years with all the retirements, I was getting worried about watching the NFL, but seeing these young guns has proved otherwise.

[@solobusiness4320]

I remember watching you in like 2013

[@native3mt838]

Same here 90's kid. All the players I grew watching is retiring and or doesn't play no more. There just Brady and Rogers left pretty much. I feel like Rogers is a 90's QB but he a 2000 era player. I stop watching WWE around 2006 cause its to boring now and I don't know any wrestlers or whats going on. It's to fakey now and but anyways. Yeah there no more QBs that are out there,

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

Ben was a machine. Dude played injured practically his whole career. Broken ribs, ankle injuries, reconstructed face after he was hit by an old lady off his motorcycle etc, definitely a different breed.

[@rondiggity1677]

He's that breed of man that drives motorcycles without a license, or a helmet. That breed that gets in hot water for raping a woman in a bathroom. That breed is called mutt.

[@Waywardfolk]

@@rondiggity1677 found the browns fan.

[@philipsapp7852]

I'm not a Browns fan, or anyone in the AFC north for that matter, but I agree on both points. His off the field issues shouldn't be ignored, no matter if he turned his life around after that or not. Which seemingly he has and i hope that it stays that way for all parties involved. With that being said, his on the field success and toughness and multiple superbowls and the tenure he had and stuck in there throughout the hard times I give him props for that. I hate that alot of these high-profile nfl players get a slap on the wrist for most of their off the field problems but if you're going to allow them to continue to play then unfortunately i guess it shouldn't hurt his/their, hall of fame status!

[@rondiggity1677]

@@Waywardfolk nah but I get why you would say that. You know, because you have no morals and assume others are the same.

[@burneraccount1592]

Lol nice spin to make it look like the motorcycle accident wasn’t his fault

[@nickkrenicky]

Skip, Ben did not have a pretty average arm, he’s one of the best gunslingers of all time

[@chikinlikin6947]

And a legendary respector of women

[@krzykris]

That's his name, Skip? He should be fired as an NFL analyst for saying Ben didn't have an strong arm. It's an absolute joke. Either Skippy hasn't watched the NFL the last 18 years or he has an agenda.

[@RB01.10]

He was great at first, but he became a shell of himself in his final years.

[@guins99]

Ya i had same reaction, these guys need to go watch some of his game highlights from his first dozen years in the league…but these guys are agenda driven idiots with no credibility

[@luistabares7830]

I feel like we need to give him props for having twice as many wins then losses with the division he was in. His division had three playoff teams for a lot of his career

[@darnellwilliams8783]

I'm not giving him nothing think about how his victims feel

[@JoeMama-ly1kc]

@@darnellwilliams8783 down bad

[@medicineman1202]

@@darnellwilliams8783 they feel rich! They got paid and if money can't remove their pain, they why did the accept the money???

[@UserName-dt3kc]

Two playoff teams since the bengals last playoff win (before this season) was in the 80s I believe and let’s not talk about the browns

[@mattfisher452]

It was just the ravens the until maybe 3 years ago lol

[@Hollowsmith]

100% of serious football fans know Big Ben deserves to be a first ballot Hall Of Famer for an EXCELLENT career resume. Off the field, Big Ben was never charged or convicted of any crime. A player SHOULD NOT be denied (or even delayed) in getting in the Hall Of Fame based on ACCUSATIONS never proven in a court of law. And what's more, Big Ben's life since his 20's has been a total turnaround off the field. An all time great that ALSO reformed as a man. He deserves his gold jacket in 5 years.

[@tuckfrump9173]

Yeah because he settled every case. And Yet TO doesnt get in the first ballot because of locker room issues? Ben shouldnt be on the first ballot…and if he is, we know why

[@Dezz___]

Nahh Ben Rapistburger not getting in .

[@Game_timeJoe]

@@tuckfrump9173if you think Ben’s not a first ballot you’re insane. 3 Super Bowl trios and 2 wins with top 8 stats in every important qb stat. You just don’t like the Steelers

[@tuckfrump9173]

@@Game_timeJoe re-read what i wrote. If it was based purely on skill and numbers then Terrel Owens should’ve been on the first ballot…95% of sports pundits agree with that…but he was snubbed because they took into account his “locker room problems” ….idk a bigger problem than settling court cases after sexually assaulting women. So if he is first ballot, the NFL HOF is fraudulent

[@Bread.--__--]

@@Game_timeJoe 100%, look at his 2018 stats, he didn't even get Pro bowl with the most completions, attempts, yards. HE HAD 5200. like bro wtf. He definitely deserves 1st ballot

[@datsapaddlin]

Had a great career. The Steelers finally took him out back like Old Yeller at his own request.

[@WilliamDailyReacts]

Like old yeller 🤣🤣 rip Big Ben

[@edmills9736]

Perfect analogy 😭😭😂😭😂😭OLD YELLER

[@datsapaddlin]

Tomlin “You were a great QB…😭” _Pulls trigger_

[@noahp1124]

He was truly a man who would not take no as an answer

[@benwagner2000]

State of Pennsylvania should have done that 10 years ago.

[@Njbear7453]

It’s sad seeing All the players I grew up watching retire; Big Ben is a legend and always will be. The Super bowl versus the cardinals has to be the best if not one of the best super bowl games ever.

[@slipk0rvayne17]

pats Seahawks and 28-3 has entered the chat....

[@jacobrose5998]

Pats/Falcons buddy

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

I feel like they're really under selling his arm. He had a strong arm at one point.

[@lloydbonafide3398]

The sports media is underselling him in general. Imo he was a better version of cam and much more accurate.

[@blueeyes666]

@@lloydbonafide3398 that’s not really saying much.

[@patrickmorrissey5012]

Yes he did

[@samgayle9629]

BEN ROETHLISBERGER ARM WAS GOOD UNTIL HE HAD THAT ARM INJURY TWO YEARS AGO AFTER THAT HE COULD NO LONGER THROW IT DOWN THE FIELD.

[@js2003]

@@samgayle9629 exactly

[@masondale8489]

Average arm?? These guys must only remember Ben in his last two seasons after his elbow surgery.

[@jedi_417]

They both just hate him. Always have.

[@krzykris]

These two clowns are trying to revise history. Ben was a gunslinger, had one of the best arms in the history of the NFL.

[@orarinnsnorrason4614]

I'm not a particular fan of his but he's one of the greats. His tough-as-nails mentality grew on me and it was really hard not to like him because of that. Huge respect.

[@Texas500]

Easy not to like him when he kept rapping women back in the day

[@nolanwestLIVE]

@@Texas500 Proof?

[@03Man11]

@@nolanwestLIVE none

[@Bearjew2995]

@@Texas500 Because that's totally believable. It's completely rational for a waitress from a casino floor come up and work on your air conditioner.

[@nickbarcheck1019]

@@Texas500 Rapping? Like Jay Z?

[@mikebrown7091]

Congrats to Ben. Awesome career. Legend. As a Raven's fan and watched him at home games in Baltimore he was a beast and great competitor. He was tough as they come. 1st ballet and deserves the HOF.

[@600rush6]

I agree

[@Fred-di9qd]

Not looking forward to playing you guys without him

[@mikebrown7091]

@@Fred-di9qd Steeler will be fine without him. They'll pick up a QB.

[@FwWyatt]

@@mikebrown7091 who Mason Rudolph

[@mikebrown7091]

@@FwWyatt free agency or draft.

[@HeyImPoop]

I can't stand hearing that Ben has an average arm, or that he really wasn't himself the last couple seasons. Like the dude had a cannon until his elbow surgery. He led the league in Passing Yards the year before his injury; and even AFTER that, when he came back, they started the season 11-0. Then this year, he had 7 game-winning drives to tie for #2 all time with Brees and Brady. The most he has after that is 5 GW drives in 2004 and 2008. People are acting like he was Nathan Peterman the last few years.

[@burneraccount1592]

His arm was a noodle last year and it was an extra al dente noodle this year. He had a good arm 10 years ago. It’s over. Its ok

[@js2003]

@@burneraccount1592 he had a good arm before that elbow injury

[@A1waysN3V3rSUM3r]

I know I just remember when Mike Wallace was there and they would throw a bomb at least once a game, and Ben had the best QB accuracy on passes of 30 yards for a few seasons. Just short term memory.

[@HeyImPoop]

@@burneraccount1592 No doubt, it's definitely over. His arm was definitely a noodle. But he wasn't like Eli at the end of his career or anything,

[@westhoodqualzini7884]

So you think arm is talking about passing yards? They’re talking about arm strength. He did not have a rocket arm like you see josh throw those beautiful rockets right into the receivers hands.

[@CallMeMicahT]

Thank You for 18 years of greatness and some of the best moments of my life watching sports.

[@MrNaturalSez]

"This is not a game for the most well-adjusted people." --Bill Parcells

[@leonellangston2009]

Ben Won a SB in his 2nd season..... in an era where the Manning/ Brady Rivalry was on its Peak!

[@tedgraham6548]

So Manning was not like that to why he left and stole a championship. Brady cheated his way to the championships

[@khadirking5839]

Top defenses don’t forget

[@ou8428]

Had all time players on defense and runningback when he was on rookie contract. Then when ben was inarguably a better player and had inarguably better receivers, but dogshit defenses, no real runningback, and no special teams his teams underachieved in the playoffs and got SMOKED by Denver and New England... tell the whole story

[@Thebrothaisback]

@@tedgraham6548 thats a lot of cheating! Manning cheated with hgh, got embarrassed in the SB, the couldn't do anything in his last SB.

[@crescentx5525]

Everyone knows that Super Bowl was one of, if not the most rigged SB ever (Don't pretend like it wasn't. He's lucky Bettis was on his team because that's the guy who really "won" that SB if u know what I mean). Ben is a 1x SB champion and he was very fortunate to win that one because it was in the '08 Season, the year Brady got injured, and we all know how the Brady-led Pats own the Steelers... That Pats team went 16-0 the year before and with Brady, they would've gone at least 14-2 at worst in '08. Ben and the Steelers still won that SB, but I just find it sad how they luckily avoided their kryptonite who not only continually beats them in the Regular Season, but also in the Playoffs (3-0 and would've been 4-0)

[@fdrstan]

I’m a lifelong Chiefs fan but I’ve always respected, and at one point in history even feared us playing Big Ben. He is one of the all time greats and there is no doubt about it.

[@kcorpora1]

Feared him! When your team was sorry, beat him twice to keep him out the playoffs. He would lose to sorry teams like KC, Oakland, Denver to not make playoffs.

[@jamesfetcho6315]

@@kcorpora1 Showed How much football You watch. LoL. How about know what You are talking about before you speak.

[@kcorpora1]

@@jamesfetcho6315 so tell me where I am wrong since you think you know

[@kcorpora1]

@@jamesfetcho6315 I can't wait. I want to make you look stupid which may not be hard.

[@jamesfetcho6315]

@@kcorpora1 LoL. Steelers are 7- 4 against KC since 2006. Last time Steelers played KC in the playoffs before this year they won. Same team same coach just different Qb. There was like a 4 straight wins against KC before Mahomes came. So are You saying they weren't good before Mahomes got there. Funny they went 2 the playoffs many time before Mahomes got there. 🤡

[@jacksonpayne5104]

Philip rivers, eli manning and now Big ben are all retired. Big ben had an amazing career and I'm getting old 😪

[@tay215philly]

Not old, just better brother.

[@SergioSanchez-sx8we]

Facts

[@jaewilliams9685]

And Tom

[@surprisecat7401]

As a Chiefs fan, thank you Big Ben. A great player and a great father. Enjoy life big guy!

[@Thebrothaisback]

How do you know he is a great father?

[@LambSauceWill]

@@Thebrothaisback He got used to Ben beating his favorite team so he began to call him daddy. It’s been a loving relationship ever since 😂

[@EightFrancs]

@@LambSauceWill Got him. 😂

[@03Man11]

@@LambSauceWill cold 🥶

[@Rocky-fh9wb]

@@LambSauceWill 😂

[@fatmanjonestv7143]

I’ll never forget that throw and catch in the super bowl from Ben to santonio Holmes. Best throw and catch in a Super Bowl I’ve ever seen - and that was to win the game. I’ve wanted him to retire the last couple years, but thank you for everything, Ben. Go Steelers 🙏🏻

[@BC-ny3zb]

I wanted so badly for Kurt and Fitz to get one. But that's an iconic play

[@vegastjg]

He had to catch that pass after letting a perfect pass go through both his hands the previous play on the other side of the endzone

[@krzykris]

Yeah, and everyone forgets the dart he threw to Santonio on first down that was dropped. Ben was clutch on two stressful plays in a row.

[@RB01.10]

@@BC-ny3zb Their defense got soft on that final drive, and that 100 yard pick 6 did them in. It was just bad luck

[@The_king567]

That’s so stupid and delusional

[@bologna470708]

The Steelers were never out of a game with Big Ben- loved his fire and how he laid it all out there come game time. Big Ben was Big Bad!

[@charlescarter2073]

Don't care wat anybody says, he maybe one of the most underrated qb's of all time and also one of the best. Congrats my guy and us as steelers fans we all love ya! 💪💪💪

[@Ambushbug]

Hall of famer I respect this Quarterback 💯 Pats fan here 👍🏾🇧🇷🇺🇸

[@chanceknoles9475]

Being a huge Steelers fan my whole life, I grew up watching this man lead us to winning season after winning season, and even 3 Super Bowls. I thought he should have retired 2 years ago, but i can say today that its still unreal to me to see him retiring. For me, he's was one of those players who felt like he'd be a NFL QB until the day i die because he's just always been there. Insane feelings of gratitude and sadness but, it was his time. Now lets hope we can get someone to replace him soon.

[@michaelcampbell6438]

What you think about us trying to get deshaun Watson?

[@ericthelambo9515]

@@michaelcampbell6438 What about Pickett?

[@ericthelambo9515]

@@michaelcampbell6438 Are you wanting a vet or the draft? Watsons situation seems worse then Ben's ever was.

[@traviscarter1023]

@@michaelcampbell6438 Y'all need Watson there's nothing in the draft this year.

[@kOround1]

Ppl forget he led Steelers to a 15-1 record his rookie year. As a Cowboys fan, Big Ben was my favorite QB to watch.

[@jaybarnhart8920]

Don't matter what these guys say, top 5 qb of ALL time

[@creamy_biscuits3693]

In what world😂💀who’s you knocking out of top 5? Brady, Montana, manning, rodgers, Marino, aikman, Elway, Favre, Brees???? Where’s he fit in with just them

[@804guwap]

I’m witcha on that top 5 dawg

[@MANGETMONEY16]

Big Ben was amazing in his prime . One of the toughest qb’s of all time . A proven winner . An has arguably the greatest play in super bowl history. We gotta give him his flowers

[@Tii12319]

He has been my quarterback through it all. I initially had to decide if I could get past his indiscretions, and I eventually did. He had some great years and I wish him the best!

[@madderthanever]

I mean, as a Steelers fan.. you had to. I myself could only muster a "Well, he didn't go to prison, didn't him!?" over it... and I'm very aware of how bad and hollow a response it truly is.

[@YaBoiJern757]

I couldn't..

[@chaznad5411]

@@YaBoiJern757 yup , but I’m sure you listen to some rap music, sing along and praise their kind heart felt words on women ? Hypocrisy at its finest

[@Abe-hernandez1068]

@@chaznad5411 you can’t compare those two things AT ALL 😂

[@YaBoiJern757]

For the simple fact that if he was black he would have never seen the light of day again I mean look what happened with Ray Rice he had the incident with his wife as many couples have domestic disputes they ironed it out and they're still together.. and then there's the Kaepernick situation.. the media the NFL and everybody else will look past it I refuse to

[@user-bl4np5tc9n]

Thank you big Ben for all the years🖤💛

[@andyrodriguez6552]

He's number one in my heart.

[@TheRealBosTonGuYyoJj]

Has a patriot fan I respect Big Ben he was a good QB Steelers fan should be thankful they had a quarterback like him 🙏

[@yogib37]

I am a steelers fan and yes we were lucky to have someone like him.. He was best one since Bradshaw. He did spoiled us

[@Thebrothaisback]

Who cares what fan you are?

[@kcorpora1]

You should be happy. He could never beat the Pats. Steelers always had the better team, but never the better QB with an IQ.

[@jmcgee39]

Guy started out as a WR in high school and will enter the HOF at some point as a QB. Loved watching him play, my top 5 favorite QB.

[@03Man11]

Because the coach insisted on starting his son at QB. How stupid does that guy feel? Lol

[@APR702]

It’s official … all the qb”s from the 04 draft are officially done . Sad day for us 90”s kids

[@ThomasTheTankEngine22]

On the field, he was truly one of those guys that really embodied what it meant to be a football player. I'll let others comment on his off-the-field drama

[@berndb3141]

I hope he treats people better today than he did in the past.

[@johnpaulkerrigan7975]

@@berndb3141 allegations. Unlike kobe who was guilty and paid millions in a non disclosure agreement

[@IronJoeHorn]

Unfortunately he had to play for the steelers which I actually get more joy out of them failing than my team succeeding at times

[@goatman702]

@@johnpaulkerrigan7975 I'm assuming you either don't watch ball or are a racist.

[@cwp4eva]

@@johnpaulkerrigan7975 racist

[@calebdesjardins616]

Never had a losing season. WOW. I think at the end of the day he will definitely make the hall of fame, top 15 qb of all time.

[@Thebrothaisback]

When Tomlin is mentioned, there is always a problem

[@sharifnasser7635]

Of course hof

[@rickrivera9786]

Big Ben warrior a true champion 2 Superbowl wins he was hard like nails played banged up hert it didn't matter he showed up what a player. I hope the next quarter back can fill those shoes. Ben a legend thanks for all those great years god bless

[@Amb252]

I'm not crying your crying 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Thank you Ben

[@rexpro911]

Ben is a legend, Period!

[@olajawanmagee768]

Never was a big Steelers fan but big Ben was one of my favorite players in his generation. Big game quarterback love watching him appreciate the memories big Ben

[@terryo3512]

I'll remember Ben for playing in one of The best Superbowls ever. Steelers vs Cardinals. I also remember early in his career when everyone criticized Ben for holding on to the ball too long..... Young Ben always made plays

[@krzykris]

Yes, now every GM and coach is looking for a QB that can extend plays. Ben was a revolutionary QB. He changed the game.

[@increasekru5123]

Lifelong Steeler fan, thanks for the memories Big Ben, it's going to be hard to replace this all time great, always gave the Steelers a chance to win.

[@timjohnson8339]

So Shannon hates? No one is going to deny ben 1st round.

[@timjohnson8339]

So a old lady hits him and you keep him out of the hall of fame? These guys are just negative thoughts.

[@ksh9504]

I'm a niner fan but love football. Thanks for memories ben

[@gheechiedan9299]

On the field, I absolutely LOVED Big BEN! With the game on the line regular season or Superbowl, the man had ICE WATER in his veins! I could ALWAYS count on Ben NOT folding under pressure! MUCH RESPECT! 😎

[@NowTheEndBeginsMinistries]

What made Ben special was that he was sooooooo much fun to watch, and he could throw the bombs with ease. My favorite QB ever.

[@Keshawn30]

One Of The Toughest Players Ever Too Play 💪🏿💪🏿🏆🏆

[@augustaborn9034]

The day he was drafted I said I can't believe the Steelers took a guy that will be out of the NFL within 3 years. I've never been so happy to be wrong. Mr. Roethlisberger, thank you sir, for all of the years of watching 1 of the greatest NFL quarterbacks ever. I will miss you on the field, but I'm happy you get to spend more time with the family

[@megatrontheeloheim5071]

You never saw him in college??? I thought coming into draft day, Manning, Rivers and Roethlisberger were all can’t miss QBs.

[@YouStinkFather]

In 2004, our QBs were Tommy Maddox, Brian St. Pierre. We were picking a QB.

[@TheNycKraken]

Ben through 29 balls through the air over 70 yards. Look at the tapes. His arm was strong.

[@jfg1104]

Top 10. All he did was win, year after year, every year!

[@javongreen734]

Big Ben one of the best to ever do it, the game will miss you

[@burnbabylonburn78]

“He had an average arm.” Ok, Skip, go back and watch any Steelers game from 2005-2015.

[@ok-bb7xu]

Ben had 2 more super bowls in him in these last 10 years. We just didn't finish, in the end, he's my guy, I'll take 3 afc championships and 2 rings. Thank you Ben.

[@m.p.4032]

Thank you Ben, we grew up with you. Now i look back and remember our family right there w you every NFL Sunday. I was 23 then and now 41. So impressed with your legendary performance and how you matured to over come adversity on and off the field and now as a husband, father, and a man of faith. We will miss you forever!!!!

[@Rezenave01]

Damn you old!

[@ggg21201]

I'm not saying he didn't get a little bit of a pass as a super bowl winning qb, but I do think you have to give credit to someone who does get their life together. The kid had an ego bigger than a country through his first few years in the league and made some very inexcusable decisions, but he seems to have come out the other end a pretty humble person I think. He admitted to his mistakes, took the criticism, didn't argue, shed some tears, and changed his life. I'll take that.

[@krzykris]

It's remarkable that he had that self awareness. It is more impressive than his athletic prowess to me.

[@truth3412]

I can't believe they're saying Ben had a average arm??? This is crazy revisionist history. Ben had a huge arm. Hes known for chucking it deep 😆

[@itsthekid9815]

I think the thing is when compared to people at the time he came on to the scene brett then rodgers both had better arms. But comparing him to some of the guys now he ofc has more of an average arm. Rodgers was by far the greatest arm weve ever seen to josh and patrick making the game a joke.

[@truth3412]

@focodoco na. I can't cosign this Ben Roethlisberger had a cannon for an arm. Most of his highlights his him throwing the ball thru coverage or past guys. U can't play in Pittsburgh at heinz field with a average arm. I'm not even a steeler fan either. But this is crazy rewriting of history.

[@itsthekid9815]

@@truth3412 it's not rewriting history. Rodgers 100 percent has a better arm than him. Then Patrick is just a different dude. He bombs it off of one leg across the body. And Allen is all about the arm. It's not rewriting history it's being real with the facts. Reggie Miller was a great 3 point shooter but klay Allen and curry make him look not as great. Dan Marino was the quote greatest passed of the football for the longest time. No its kind of a joke to say that. Sports and player evolve. That's why someone in the past is usually not as good as people in the future. That's kinda how time work. Ben's arm isn't as great compared to the 3 new arm talents currently.

[@willseest3732]

Id say above average better than kirk cousins the average qb today

[@michaeljohnson7945]

@@truth3412 Since Ben Roethlisberger is retiring, there have been several stories featuring his NFL draft profile. The general report is he "has an above-average, snappy release and excellent arm strength." A young Roethlisberger was comparable to Josh Allen in a lot of respects.

[@kingmucho4839]

One of the greatest to play the game I hope he has a great retirement making memories with his family and being a dad a true stand up player🙏

[@tj111899]

To bad he couldnt be a stand up person too

[@25nahshon]

False

[@TakeCareJoelle]

He had no average arm, he had a amazing arm.

[@madderthanever]

Dude had lot of issues onfield... but his arm was NEVER one of them.

[@darnellwilliams8783]

Mighty Mad he had off the field issues too remember his victims

[@McLovin0826]

@@darnellwilliams8783 remember kobe's victims too then

[@westhoodqualzini7884]

@@madderthanever he didn’t have a rocket arm . His arm strength was average

[@coachlevon]

I think Shannon would know a bit more about who has the arm in the NFL 💀

[@timothywilliamsjr2218]

Miss you already Ben. 😥😥😥😥

[@theycallmedad7687]

Stats don’t lie. He’s in the top 5 of qb’s in my book. Tough as nails.

[@Disappearit]

End of an ERA!

[@jpchevy440]

Salute to Big Ben he served his time we'll at Pittsburgh & like Shannon said he served all his time there...

[@davelatham9257]

From the UK i watched Brn Rothlesburger thanks for the memories 👍

[@karmagod9130]

Can we just appreciate what Ben has given the Steelers... no FOOTBALL PERIOD. Watching Ben play helped me get over a lot of personal issues I had going. Turning on the TV and watching Ben I dont think i can ever see this again!!! STEELER NATION LOVE YOU!!!!

[@_Tree]

As a lifelong Ravens fan.........The battles between the Ravens & Steelers were nerve-racking because as long as he was behind center........every game was close!! I won't miss him, but I respect him as a player. The "Motorcycle accident" might shy away from voters when he is eligible for the Pro Football HOF

[@chriswilliams6687]

Thank you Ben!!! This era is coming to an end :(

[@blitzzzburgh77]

*Ben Roethlisberger there have been MANY TIMES that you have showed US as Steelers Fans your HEART but for me it was vs the Browns in December 2011. When I saw the leg injury at the end of the second quarter where it looked SO BAD almost to the point of a season or career ending injury I was crushed!!! But then I saw you come back on the field ready to play after halftime I cried like a baby & INSTANTLY KNEW that you were one of the GREATEST Steeler's QB's in HISTORY to EVER put on a Steelers Uniform PERIOD!!! Thank You Ben for giving US as Steelers Fans some of the GREATEST Years of OUR lives watching and cheering for YOU and the BLACK & GOLD!!! Steelers Nation 4 Life!!! We Bleed Black & Gold!!!*

[@supreme3-6-94]

Ben Was a Warrior always loved watching him Play & i sure will miss seeing him on the Grid Iron next Season always looked Forward to watching the Steelers play when it was Ben Bettis Ward Palamalu Harris that team was a Squad for Sure Enjoy Retirement with your Family & Friends Hopefully For us Real Football Fan's you will still be around football & the Grid iron in some Fashion maybe a Sports Announcer Much love Coming from a BRONCO'S Fan living in OHIO so From one ohioan to Another Blessings 🙏

[@dantheman8152]

The energy they had talking about him was interesting 🤔

[@Oldmanrico91]

The 2004 QB class is retired. Kills me inside my football childhood is about done. Not a Steelers fan but respect this man.

[@martinmullins280]

Let those cast the first stone!!!!! That have not sinned! Top 10 all day long! Toughest QB ever to play the game not a princess. What he has done in 18 years stands out! Top 10? Without a doubt!

[@TMarcel_816]

Thank you for the great years Ben!

[@postmastersgt1670]

"Big Ben" Roethlisberger 2× Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII) NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2004) 6× Pro Bowl (2007, 2011, 2014-2017) 2× NFL passing yards leader (2014, 2018) NFL records: Most career 500-yard passing games (4) Most career perfect passer rating games (4) Most completions in a regular or post season game (47)

[@MorningDew85]

Big Ben is the only QB I know that could have thrived in any era of football history. 30s, 40s, 60s, whatever the era Big Ben could shine. There won’t be another like him and I wouldn’t trade the time and memories for ANY other QB. Definition of a Steeler and one of the 🐐s

[@nine3seven]

thank you for an amazing childhood Big Ben

[@alexstachura11]

He deff had a couple more years but he had no o line so it's pointless. That's why they threw nothing but screen passes this yr when Ben's always had a top5 arm in the NFL but media likes to create this narrative that he can't throw deep anymore but that's play calling. He was top 3-5 QB his whole career and He has the most game winning drives EVER besides Tom Brady. That's wild honestly

[@antanderson3649]

Big Ben = Greatest Steeler Of All Time 🏈🐐

[@The-Big-Boss]

Terry Bradshaw

[@keeppressing1760]

I'm a Steelers fan my whole life congratulations big Ben thank you for everything 💯💯💯

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

That wing TD-pass against the Cardinals in the Super Bowl was the most amazing toss I’ve ever seen.

[@jessekirksey1980]

Thanks Ben!!!💯💪

[@NightcoreNewbie]

If you don't consider his off-the-field issues, he was a great player and team mate.

[@tuckerjohnson1845]

Ray Lewis murdered people and preached Jesus

[@tatteredprince2097]

Being able to tolerate Antonio Brown for 8 years? Now that's Hall of Fame in my book.

[@XBC3-4GOTY]

Underrated Comment W

[@cmair77]

Thank you ben

[@goodrecognition5661]

There only recognizing the new young trend and generation of rifle arms quarterbacks. Big Ben Will always be one of the greatest in my eyes. He's one of the toughest quarterbacks and competitor that people will miss after awhile. Especially when the new quarterback steps in and tries to fill in his shoes. It won't be long before the Fans realize how good he actually was and will be screaming for him to come out of retirement....

[@salemworld86]

I wonder how much longer he could have played if he took care of his body.

[@masondale8489]

I think it was more that he sustained so many injuries that he couldn’t condition himself the way he once did and wanted to.

[@timwarheit4908]

To everyone who still won't let Ben's off-the-field issues go: There was an article in the Washington Post published just before the playoff game between Pittsburgh and Denver (when Tebow was the Denver QB) called "God's Quarterbacks: Tebow and Roethlisberger". Please read it. It goes into depth about Ben straying away from God and being irresponsible and immature in his first five years as an NFL QB and how he eventually changed his ways and became a better man. I'm not going to pretend that what he did wasn't wrong, but give the man credit for cleaning up his act and turning his life around.

[@kansascityonline]

Big Ben.. We salute you!..

[@adecentyoutuber7407]

All time great QB. I think it could be argued he’s top 10 ever. Became consistently good statistically after 2006(won a SB, rookie of the year, and made 2 AFC titles during that time too), won a ton of regular and postseason games, and of course we know he won 2 SBs and made it to 3. Definitely an all time great and I think he would’ve won pretty much anywhere he got drafted- I think he’s underrated all time by some people.

[@dionshare7103]

Thank You Ben. He definitely belongs in Hall of Fame. He should be in as soon as he's eligible. He's been just as fun to watch as Manning or Brady.

[@battistimo]

In his prime Ben had a huge arm. He could zip into the tightest window with mustard & pepper.

[@alexwilliams986]

Ben will be in the hall of fame 💯

[@4lwezzy148]

The game will never be the same it truly is the end of era your heart and bruises and the love u had for the game will be remembered it truly is the end of a era for nfl legends

[@662Cno]

People tried to argue he’s not a top 15 quarterback of all time… like how???

[@matthewrosenberger9193]

Ben was an amazing player on the field. Still the youngest to win a Superbowl and only player with 4 500 yard games,3 regular season and 1 post-season. His off the field issues are something that's always going to be there unfortunately but he did turn everything around,not all can say they have done that. Hopefully the HOF voters look at it that way.

[@cuhhplz_1402]

Bruh if I remember correctly back in middle school Ben had a cannon for a arm. Maybe not Josh Allen level but he could laung that joint a cool 50-60 yards

[@brianwood9849]

I’m not a Steelers fan, but Big Ben has always been one of my favorite QB’s in the NFL. I still don’t know why people say that the Pump Fake Master of the game has a small arm!!! He delivered the ball with steam in his prime and was a Beast in the pocket....

[@shioriryukaze]

I don't care about his stats and things along that line. At the end of the day what he is known for is he embodied what the Steelers were about. Grit, talk no prisoners attitude, determination, and he was hard to tackle in the prime of his career. He made gutsy plays when it was necessary. I mean, he was the epitome of what it meant to be a steeler. And I'm not a huge Steeler fan, but I grew up with Ben roethlisberger at the helm. And I pray his continued success after his well-earned retirement.

[@marygooden2905]

Congratulations to Big Ben! What an amazing career this man had, the things he overcame, and the man he has become. Started out so young/reckless and survived, found his way…..when so many others crashed and burned. Amazing career! I hope he enjoys his retirement.

[@jacobmeleciox8707]

Shannon Sharp always brings up peoples past. Just congratulate him

[@batman3218]

Ben was a legend 🙌

[@twoEARSoneMOUTH247]

Ben Raplisburger???

[@wilsonjoshwilson]

At least his retirement was consensual..

[@tj111899]

😂😂😂

[@armandogonzales9259]

Ben was a better man in the end. On and off the field. He went from a bad boy to a man of integrity