Ben Roethlisberger tells his successor that he didn’t want him to succeed

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger a Pittsburgh Steelers For 18 seasons and two Super Bowl championships. And he admitted it was difficult to see someone else under center last season, the first time since his retirement

On his most recent podcast, “Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger,” he told Kenny Pickett’s successor that he didn’t wish him well.

“In the beginning, I didn’t want you to succeed because you followed me. I didn’t want that to happen,” Roethlisberger told Pickett. “I think it’s probably my selfishness and I feel bad about it.”

THE Steelers He started the season at quarterback with veteran Mitch Trubisky, then turned to Pickett as the starter in Week 5. Pickett, the 20th overall pick in the 2022 draft, is 7-5 as a starter.

Roethlisberger said he warmed to Pickett.

“As you started playing, I found myself rooting for you more and more,” Roethlisberger said. “I wanted you to succeed, I wanted you to win games, I wanted you to make the playoffs. I feel bad that I felt it in the beginning, but I’m glad I made the transition to loving and rooting for you.”

And their relationship continued to grow.

“It means the world,” Pickett said of Roethlisberger standing next to him.

— Field Level Media