Sports photographer Peter Diana
From Thursday’s Q&A with the media
“I don’t ever speak in definites or guarantees, that’s just not what I’ve ever done, or who I am, but looking at the bigger picture I would say that all signs are pointing that this could be it – regular season, that is. I know we still have a chance to potentially get a playoff game if things fall our way, and we take care of business, and things have to happen. But in the grand scheme of things, in terms of the regular season, signs are pointing that way – that this could be it…the emotions have started to kick in. But I am able to put them on the back burner.”— Ben, on if Monday night could be his last regular season game at Heinz Field.
“The thing about it is, like I said, I don’t speak in guarantees or definites, so I’ll address the definite answer to that at some point down the road. Like I said, my focus is winning this game. This is going to be one – if it is indeed my last regular season game, it’s going to be one of the most important games of my career. I’ve been so blessed to play in front of the best fans in all of sports at the best venue, and what better way to have a last regular season potential game than Monday Night Football against the division opponent. You know, it’s just special. So the long winded answer is I’m not – I got a lot of focus on still for this year and this game. That’s got to be it right now.”
“You know what? It’s probably – it’s a lot of things. It’s 18 years, almost half my life I’ve given to this city and this team and the fans. The fun thing I know that I still have it in the tank to go out there this week and next week and give it everything I have, to do everything I can to get us in into the post season. That’s always the ultimate goal is to win a […]
‘Giving back to one of their own’
“Best of the Batch Foundation is in the midst of a 33,000 sq. ft. expansion into a state of the art educational Clubhouse. This new facility will not only support academic success and achievement but will also educate participants on social justice initiatives to empower children and their families to make positive, active change in their households, community, and world.” — Charlie Batch.
Week 16: Steelers 10, Chiefs 36
“If I had an answer, I’d get it fixed. I’ve been doing this a long time. You’ll have games like this. But we’ve had more than we want to this year.” — Ben.
We’ve got to get one win. Coming home, big game Monday night – two divisional opponents, so let’s focus on this one and that’s gonna be my message [to his younger teammates]. I’m sure Cam is saying the same thing, let’s focus on one game, one opponent and get one victory and see what happens after that.”— Ben.
Fan Friday – Christmas Eve edition
Wager accepted!
.@steelers #Legend #JoeGreene@MeanGreenFB @MiamiOHFootball #RiseUpRedHawks pic.twitter.com/nvnfhg6Zor
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) December 21, 2021