As the new year kicked off, Pittsburgh Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger delivered some unfortunate news about his career with the team. While the quarterback has been hinting at an end for some time, the recent announcement seems to have convinced fans. Having said that, most fans and celebrities, including Paige Spiranac, shared their views on the announcement.
Spiranac, who is a known childhood Steelers fan, had an interesting take of her own. The 28-year-old star has often been seen in Steelers-themed clothes, attending games and even tweeting about NFL events.
.@PaigeSpiranac realizing this could be the last home game of Big Ben’s career pic.twitter.com/4cOlz9lssm
— PointsBet Sportsbook (@PointsBetUSA) January 4, 2022
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Paige Spiranac shares her view on Ben Roethlisberger’s Steelers announcement
While people discussed Roethlisberger’s news, Spiranic responded to a tweet asking her about it. “@PaigeSpiranac realizing this could be the last home game of Big Ben’s career,” wrote an account, along with a Michael Scott meme. “All I can do right now is put on a brave face,” read the first part. The second one was just a photo of Scott, making an awkward face.
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“Bittersweet honestly,” Spiranac wrote as a reply.
Fans seemed to agree with what she had to say. As a longtime Steelers fan, Spiranac does seem to say what most are feeling.
It is bittersweet, bitter that so many he entertained and thrilled for more than a decade have to say its time and not just thank you. But sweet that the Big Man to the end decided on his own the when..thats reserved for the GREATS
— Jim (@Jim51375622) January 6, 2022
Overdue. Time for change. Maybe Tomlin should find the exit as well.Steelers fan here.
— James Gingrich (@Jimmer_James) January 5, 2022
you might want to do some research on the guy
— Katrina Gia (@Kat4Eagles) January 4, 2022
I think it time.
— Carl Paladino (@njgolfer59) January 4, 2022
“Overdue. Time for change. Maybe Tomlin should find the exit as well.Steelers fan here,” wrote one fan. Another added that it is sweet because he has decided to leave on his own, and bitter because it will mean an end to his era. After all, the 39-year-old will be leaving the Steelers after an iconic run with the team. Of course, a few disagreed with Spiranac’s statement.
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A look at Roethlisberger’s NFL career
Roethlisberger has played 18 NFL seasons, throwing 63,844 yards, along with 417 passing TDs. He was even awarded the 2004 Rookie of the Year, winning two Super Bowls with the team.
The six-time Pro Bowler released a statement via his company BigBen7.com, which thanked everyone for sending him support and love for the Steelers game against the Cleveland Brown. Steelers won 26-14, Roethlisberger scoring one TD. He has apparently been considering retirement for long, and might not return to the league once he is a free agent.
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Do you agree with what Spiranac has to say? What do you think about Roethlisberger leaving?
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