“He Was the Raw One”: Bill Cowher on Why He Drafted Ben Roethlisberger Instead of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers

“He Was the Raw One”: Bill Cowher on Why He Drafted Ben Roethlisberger Instead of Eli Manning and Philip Rivers

The 2004 NFL Draft class featured some unreal QB talents in Eli Manning, Philip Rivers, and Ben Roethlisberger. Of course, Manning and Rivers headlined the class, as the number one and number four picks were eventually traded for each other. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers stayed out of the spotlight and quietly snagged Roethlisberger at eleventh. This pick for Steel City ended up being the perfect long-term fit for the club. Roethlisberger l…