Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect Ep. 13: Dude Perfect x Ben Roethlisberger on the Modern NFL + Best Christmas Song Draft
Dec 3, 2025
In this engaging chat, Ben Roethlisberger, the two-time Super Bowl champ and former Steelers star, shares his thoughts on the NFL's evolving toughness and recounts being sacked nine times in a single game. He reflects on life post-retirement, avoiding coaching to focus on family, and discusses his children's sports interests. The conversation also dips into holiday fun with a lively Best Christmas Songs Draft and a hilarious game, ‘What’s In My Stocking?’, leaving everyone in stitches!
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First-Day Mentorship From Jerome Bettis
- Ben Roethlisberger shared how Jerome Bettis immediately gave him support and his phone number on Ben's first day in Pittsburgh.
- That small act of mentorship shaped Ben's early career and provided a model teammate to emulate.
Prioritize Family In Retirement
- Ben deliberately chose family and presence over broadcasting or coaching after retirement.
- Prioritize time with young kids now, because those years pass quickly and demand active parenting.
Cumulative Toll Of An NFL Season
- Ben explained NFL wear-and-tear accumulates week-to-week, so recovery rarely feels complete until the bye.
- That cumulative fatigue changes how players plan conditioning and perceive season longevity.