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2524 views"Although Eli Manning was drafted ahead of him, Roethlisberger believes his heart and athleticism will elevate him on the field."
Bob Leverone
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2576 views"It was rough for a little bit, be he held his own. He came out and did a tremendous job. He settled down...He played his heart out."
-Hines Ward
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2753 views"I am telling you, I am very impressed, and it is not just because he is an opponent. I have not seen anybody come in the league like that. The only guy that I can say came in, and the first year started playing like he is playing, is Dan Marino. He is out of the pocket throwing 50-yard passes right on the money. It is not going to be without growing pains, but I think he is in an ideal situation."
-Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Bill Parcells
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2325 views"If I can be half as good as Marino, I'll be incredibly happy."
-Ben Roethlisberger
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2389 viewsAfter nailing the winning field goal, Jeff Reed receives a hug from Ben Roethlisberger.
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from the back of book2368 views"I can scarcely believe I'm seeing a rookie."
-Steelers radio voice Myron Cope
"This is a franchise quarterback. I think he's a Troy Aikman, John Elway type. He's that good."
-Dan Marino
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2537 views"There is little sitting down. Very rarely do I not have any workouts. Sunday is my one day off."
-Ben Roethlisberger
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2939 viewsBig Ben sizes up the competition at the EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Camp.
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"The stakes for a player like Ben are much higher and the dynamic is different than it would be for a typical player."
-Agent Leigh Steinberg
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2720 viewsBen Roethlisberger shares the love at a pre-draft training camp.
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2738 viewsBen Roethlisberger drops back to pass while training at the EA Sports Elite 11 Quarterback Training Camp in San Juan Capistrano, California.
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2696 views"Now it's strictly football and there's nothing else to worry about. I can just concentrate on what I have to do."
-Ben Roethlisberger
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2941 viewsRoethlisberger's arrival created no visible tension or competition in camp - a contrast, perhaps, to the rookie Eli Manning vs. veteran Kurt Warner duel on the New York Giants. Maddox realizes that the Steelers didn't bring in Roethlisberger to keep him benched for long-term, but he has been supportive of the rookie. "I think everybody's been looking foward to this season," Maddox said. "We have people who want to win. I think we're going to surprise people."
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