Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vince Williams, left, and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave during Saturday’s preseason matchup in Pittsburgh.PITTSBURGH – Ben Roethlisberger believes his right arm feels as good as it has at any point in his 15-year NFL career.
Maybe too good.
While the 36-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback passed for 114 yards and a touchdown in his brief preseason cameo during a 16-6 victory over the Tennessee Titans on Saturday, Roethlisberger admits it’s the throws he didn’t make that will stick with him as the reigning AFC North champions get ready for their Sept. 9 season opener at Cleveland.
“I wasn’t real happy with the way I threw the ball tonight,” said Roethlisberger, who completed 11 of 18 passes in three series. “I was kind of sailing some passes.”
Blame it on a combination of rust and the adrenaline rush that comes when facing an opposing pass rush for the first time in eight months.