As the Cleveland Browns celebrated their playoff victory in their locker room, the Pittsburgh Steelers quietly lamented their loss to the winger.
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and center Maurkice Pouncey, who have spent the last 11 seasons together, shared a emotional moment after the game on an otherwise empty bench.
But it was not private. NFL Films was there to capture every word Within the NFL.
“I’m sorry, brother,” Roethlisberger told Pouncey. “You’re the only reason I wanted to do this, man … Oh, I feel worse for you than I do. I hate it, man.”
On Monday it was speculated about whether Pouncey had played the last game of his career. Although there is still nothing official, Steelers beat journalist Dale Lolley indicating that Pouncey plans to retire.
Roethlisberger told the Pittsburgh press after the game, “I love this guy. He’s one of the best competitors and teammates I’ve ever had. It’s been a lot of fun to share a football field with him. I hate that it’s over. in the same way, I just wanted to apologize to him for wanting to win him over. “
Surely it looks like Pouncey has the decision decided.