Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger has joined the chorus of critics calling out the team’s defensive philosophy. In a recent podcast appearance, Roethlisberger echoed the sentiments of former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, who claimed that the Steelers’ defense is too predictable.
Roethlisberger agreed, stating, “There’s definitely truth to it… If you don’t change with the times, you’re going to get left behind.” He also praised other teams’ ability to adapt and innovate, citing the Chiefs’ defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo as an example.
The Steelers’ defensive philosophy has been criticized by several former players, including Shannon Sharpe, James Harrison, and Steve Smith. Roethlisberger’s comments add weight to the argument that the team needs to evolve and become more unpredictable on defense. Will the Steelers take Big Ben’s advice and shake things up? Only time will tell.
