36-year-old Ben Roethlisberger isn’t retiring. In fact, if you ask one of his coaches, he’s looking better than ever.
Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner, who has been on Pittsburgh’s staff since 2007, sees a quarterback who is feeling better physically than he has in recent years and is having the best camp of his career.
“I know he feels better walking off the field,” Fichtner said, via Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “He’s not iced down all the way with two [practice] periods left to go. I’ve seen him walk off the field a couple nights. It’s just totally different in that regard.
“I would say it’s the best camp he’s had. The only reason I say this is because he’s in the best shape since I’ve had him. Now, obviously when you’re younger you know you can probably move a little better, maybe his arm might have been a tad livelier.”
After talking openly about retirement at various points, Roethlisberger reportedly wants to play a while longer. His body has aged, but he also seems to be staying healthier than he has in the past, which could bode well for Pittsburgh’s title aspirations.
