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PITTSBURGH – Last Sunday, Ben Roethlisberger passed John Elway with 41 victories. This week, Roethlisberger is back in the stadium where he played the idol of his childhood.
"That's why I'm wearing 7, because of (Elway)," said Roethlisberger, whose Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2-1) will face the Denver Broncos 4-6 on Sunday at Mile High's Broncos Stadium. . "One of my growing heroes, every time you get to the record books, it's humiliating and important.When your name is so close to hers and you have to pass it, it's just an honor . "
Roethlisberger and Elway were tied for sixth on the winners list before Roethlisberger for a 1 yard touchdown with 5 seconds left to defeat the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-16.
Growing up in Findlay, Ohio, Roethlisberger admired a legendary quartet from the 1980s quarters: Elway, Dan Marino, Joe Montana and Jim Kelly, who is now a close friend of the family.
Roethlisberger, who was a big fan of the 49ers but who had always enjoyed watching Elway in particular, explained to Elway himself why he was wearing the number 7 at one of the many enjoyable exchanges that took place over the years. .
Although he has distanced Elway in the all-time assists earlier this year, Roethlisberger knows that Elway could do some things that he can not do.
"I joked that he could throw a ball in a car wash and that it would not get wet," said Roethlisberger, who has 54,267 yards against 51,475 yards for Elway. "Just an arm so big, not really a runner but run .. I think that's my kind of game." I'm not a quarter-starter, but you're not afraid to run and win the when you need it, I just want my arm to be as strong as his. "
Roethlisberger is 3 to 5 against Denver in his 15-year career, including playoff losses in 2012 and 2016. He has collected 719 total yards in the last two games against the Broncos.
The Steelers have a run of six straight wins and are 15-1-1 in their last 17 games on the road. Winner or loser, Roethlisberger will enjoy the moment to be in Denver.
"Every time you walk into a place where there is a legendary quarterback that I saw growing up, it's a bit special," he said.
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