Leadership is something you earn, something you're chosen for. You can't come in yelling, 'I'm your leader!' If it happens, it's because the other guys respect you.
Ben RoethlisbergerAs your body deteriorates, your natural talents start to go a little bit. You have to bring in physical working out, building, taking protein and doing extra stuff.
Ben RoethlisbergerIn the playoffs, it is do or die. You win or you go home. As a competitor, you love it.
Ben RoethlisbergerIt's an honor to be compared with Terry Bradshaw. If I could do half of what he did, I'd be very happy.
Ben RoethlisbergerI feel that Im not losing the game for our team. Im trying to give us the best opportunity to win the football game. I did everything I could to lose the Jets game but we won. And the Patriots game, I didnt play well. I think that this year, I just come out and play smart football. I got some good advice the other day (from CBS Sports Dan Dierdorf): Every drive that ends in a kick is a good drive.
Ben Roethlisberger