I wonder if a young Ben Roethlisberger would have been traded away by Tomlin and Khan???

I remember all the headaches that were caused by a young Ben Roethlisberger, and have to wonder if this older version of Mike Tomlin would have sent this punk kid packing, like he did with George Pickens? Thankfully Mike Tomlin was not here for Ben's younger years!!!


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Ben Roethlisberger has faced several significant off-field issues throughout his career, including legal troubles, personal struggles with addiction, and controversies that have impacted his public image.
Key Incidents

Motorcycle Accident (2006): In the summer of 2006, Roethlisberger was involved in a serious motorcycle accident in Pittsburgh while riding without a helmet and a valid license. This incident raised concerns about his recklessness and jeopardized his NFL career.

Sexual Assault Allegations: Roethlisberger faced multiple allegations of sexual assault during his career. In 2009, he was accused of assaulting a hotel worker in Lake Tahoe, although the case was complicated by the revelation that the encounter was consensual. More recently, in 2017, he was accused of sexual assault in a Georgia nightclub, but the charges were dropped due to a lack of evidence.

Addiction Struggles: In a recent virtual conference, Roethlisberger openly discussed his battles with addiction, including alcohol and pornography. He acknowledged that these issues affected his roles as a husband and father, and he emphasized the importance of faith in overcoming these challenges.

 

Who knows at this point, but IIRC, there were reports that the Steelers were trying to trade him for Bradford after the sexual assault deal. I don't remember if Bradford was already in the league at that point, or if it was to trade Ben for a high draft pick to select Bradford.

Damn, getting older sucks. That feels like it wasn't that long ago. Time moves too fast as we get older.

 

I remember the rumor on Pittsburgh talk radio then was trading Ben to the Raiders for their #1 pick and then selecting Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen. Thankfully that never happened.