The QB before Ben was Tommy Maddox. Ben Roethlesberger replaced Tommy Maddox week 2 in the 2004 season after a Maddox injury, and went on the win every regular season game he started, bringing the Steelers to the AFC championship game.
Penguins
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Ben Roethlisberger
1998
Kurt warner
Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins, Pittsburghs AHL Affiliate
Kyle Orton.
Reggie Ball
Vinny Testaverde.
Quincy Carter.
Drew Bledsoe
3rd string qb's are considered emergency qb's. If they enter the game before the 4th quarter begins, the starter and his back up can no longer return to the field.