When there are doubters, it always fuels the fire a little bit. When people say you can't do something, if you are a competitor, that drives you.
Ben RoethlisbergerI know I probably never will win the league MVP or passing title. That is not why I play the game. I try to win football games and championships.
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 RoethlisbergerIf I do get nervous for a game, they usually go away after the first play. For the Super Bowl, it never went away.
Ben Roethlisberger