Ben Roethlisberger blasts Steelers goal-line play calling
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger questions the team's decision to pass instead of run inside the 5-yard line.
In a recent podcast episode, former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger criticized the team's goal-line play-calling during their overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Roethlisberger pointed out that the Steelers opted to pass the ball three times instead of handing off to running back Jaylen Warren in a go-for-it situation.
The decision to throw the ball in tight coverage near the end zone was met with frustration from traditional Steelers fans, but Roethlisberger emphasized that the play-calling was both a tactical and physical error. By forcing the Buccaneers to complete passes, the Steelers wasted valuable timeouts and failed to bleed the clock, depriving them of an opportunity to gain an advantage.
Roethlisberger stressed that situational football should take priority over clever design late in games, as running the ball with Warren or Rico Dowdle would have given Pittsburgh a higher probability of scoring six points. Moving forward, the offense must prioritize situational awareness and physical execution over elaborate play-calling when operating inside the five-yard line.
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