Even Ravens greats such as Ray Lewis and Ed Reed admit it: they never wanted to play the Steelers.
Even Ravens greats such as Ray Lewis and Ed Reed admit it: they never wanted to play the Steelers. The future of the NFL quarterback position debuted 18 years ago on this ground, in a rivalry forged by two of football's greatest ever. On Sunday, Roethlisberger will play his final game at M&T Bank Stadium as the long-time rival Steelers face the Baltimore Ravens – now home to his successor, Lamar Jackson. The Steelers have had their share of extra-large, athletically imposing signal callers. From Terry Bradshaw to Joe Montana to Troy Aikman to Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh has attracted title contenders with its dramatic flair, flamboyant plays and larger-than-life legends. Roethlisberger fits handily within that lineage, which makes this weekend’s clash between the Ravens and Steelers so tantalizing. Roethlisberger’s career could end in a flash -- an all-too-familiar scenario when facing Baltimore’s defense, which he has torched over the years while standing firmly within the sha