PITTSBURGH — It could have turned out poorly. In some ways, it did. Ben Roethlisberger was a shell of himself for significant portions of last season.
But he was still good enough to pull out a bunch of games late and help the Steelers reach the playoffs. Roethlisberger did not embarrass himself the way other aging quarterbacks have.
Maybe more importantly, he got to say a proper goodbye — and he can thank team president Art Rooney II for that. So can you, if you’re among those who will cherish Big Ben’s farewell game against the Cleveland Browns at the stadium formerly known as Heinz Field.
