Ben Roethlisberger Warns Mike Tomlin of 12-YO Mistake & Issues Crude Warning to Steelers HC

Roger Goodell gave the Steelers a dream opportunity to play in Croke Park, Dublin. The atmosphere is electrifying. They even announced their rivals to pump up the excitement among the fans. Minnesota Vikings! They have a history. HC Mike Tomlin has been on the sidelines in an international game against the Vikes before. 12 years ago, in the week 4 games of the 2013 season at Wembley Stadium in London, they lost 27-34. Their QB Ben Roethlisberger lit the stadium on fire with 36 of 51 passes in 383 passing yards and 1 touchdown. But they still lost. The defeat cost them later as they failed to qualify for the playoffs with an 8-8 win-loss record.

After getting to know about the international game, the quarterback had some advice for his head coach. He said, “I would say last time we played, I played the Vikings in London, and they (Vikings) were over there early in the week. We went late in the week. And it definitely affected us, and it didn’t affect them.” The game brings back haunting memories for the NFL legend.

With 3 minutes remaining in the game, they were behind by 7 points. But Ben Roethlisberger fumbled the ball in the last minute, losing the game. The genuine issue was the tiredness. While the Vikings went a week early, they only went 3 or 4 days early. Although the weather was almost the same (Steelers played the week 3 games in 52 °F and the week 4 game – 54 °F), the long travel made them dizzy. “There’s definitely something to getting over there late and not having a chance for your body to get accustomed to it,” he summed up his statement.

Ben Roethlisberger on international game travel to Ireland versus Vikings: “I would say last time we played, I played, the Vikings in London and they [the Vikings] were over there early in the week. We went late in the week. And it definitely affected us and it didn’t affect…

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This year, the Steelers are already under pressure. HC Mike Tomlin will be taking all the advice into account. They also play the week 3 game against the New England Patriots. But they will be in a much better position this year once Aaron Rodgers joins them. He is not ready to commit, but all insiders believe he is ready to join.

The former QB also issued a warning to the head coach, calling it a strategic move and a very important one, to sign A-Rod. Their future depends on this.

Ben Roethlisberger predicts doomsday scenario for Steelers

If you are thinking, ‘Why will Mike Tomlin listen to the former QB?‘, there is one straight fact. For the young folks, the head coach has only won 1 Super Bowl (2008). Guess who was their quarterback then? Ben Roethlisberger! The 6-time Pro Bowl player and 2-time Super Bowl Champ played all 16 seasons for the franchise.

However, he warned Mike Tomlin of putting the future in danger if he didn’t get Aaron Rodgers to sign with them soon. On the May 14 episode of the Channel Seven podcast, he said, “I have us 7-10 without Aaron (Rodgers) and I have us 11-6 with Aaron.” That rings a bell in the fanbase of black and gold.

Mike Tomlin endorsed the QB Mason Rudolph as their starter in case A-Rod doesn’t sign a deal with them. But their veteran is predicting a poor season outing without the champion. Since 2017, the Steelers have won no playoff games. Will history change this year or repeat itself? Stay connected as we bring all the news about your favorite superstars around the clock.

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