Ben Roethlisberger was the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006. Charlie batch filled in briefly when Ben was injured.
WR Limas Sweed wears #80 for the Steelers, but you won't see him in the Super Bowl because he's on injured reserve.
Rashard Mendenhall was a member of the Steelers when they won Super Bowl XLIII. But it was Willie Parker who started the game at running back, Mendenhall was already placed on injured reserve.
Conference Championship Wins: Through the 2008 season, that would be John Elway of the Denver Broncos with 5. Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers, Terry Bradshaw of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jim Kelly of the Buffalo Bills each have 4. Tom Brady has been the starting QB for the New England Patriots in 4 Super Bowls but he was injured in the 2001-02 AFC championship game against the Steelers in the first half and Drew Bledsoe replaced him and led the Patriots to victory. Super Bowl (NFL) Wins: Through the 2008 season, that would be Joe Montana of the 49ers and Terry Bradshaw of the Steelers with 4. Troy Aikman of the Cowboys and Tom Brady of the Patriots have 3.
Joe Gilliam, pronounced Gillum I believe, is the name you're looking for. He died a few years ago after battling addictions for many years. His arm speed was so fast that when the Steeler coaches tried to slow down the film projector, his arm was still a blur. And Terry Hanratty, of Notre Dame fame, was the other Bradshaw backup. On October 30th, 1977 Tony Dungy was the 'emergency' QB when Terry Bradshaw and Mike Kruszek were bothe injured.
Mark Malone was the starter and Bubby Brister was the backup.
Joe Gilliam actually started when Terry Bradshaw was sat down (or injured). Gilliam died of an overdose.
Ben Roethlisberger was the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006. Charlie batch filled in briefly when Ben was injured.
The Steelers were playing the St. Louis Rams on December 20, 2007, when Willie Parker broke his right fibula.
WR Limas Sweed wears #80 for the Steelers, but you won't see him in the Super Bowl because he's on injured reserve.
In 2011, Charlie Batch and Dennis Dixon backed up starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Another backup, Byron Leftwich, was placed on injured reserve before the season and did not play.
Rashard Mendenhall was a member of the Steelers when they won Super Bowl XLIII. But it was Willie Parker who started the game at running back, Mendenhall was already placed on injured reserve.
Ben Roethlisberger took over for the injured Tommy Maddox on September 19, 2004. He has been the Steelers number one quarterback ever since.
Starter - Ben RoethlisbergerBackups - Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch. Byron Leftwich broke his arm and was placed on injured reserve.
In 2012, the Steelers 2nd string quarterback is Byron Leftwich, and the 3rd string is Charlie Batch.
No Pittsburgh Steeler wore the number 9 in 2005. Norm Johnson (95-98) was the last Steeler to wear #9.
Right now, Maurkice Pouncey (center) and Aaron Smith (defensive end) are out for the Super Bowl. Will Allen (safety) and Troy Polamalu (safety) are probable.