isn't worried about the fact Ben Roethlisberger may not have initially supported him upon becoming the ' new quarterback. Instead, Pickett is focused on the fact he has the support of Roethlisberger as he enters his second season.Pickett was asked about Big Ben's comments following the Steelers' first day of OTAs. Prior to OTAs, Pickett was a guest on Roethlisberger's podcast, which is when Roethlisberger shared his revelation."He's honest and out front about it," , via the . "He's a fan now and he's pulling for us. It was pretty cool to hear him say that and to be at his house and to meet his kids and his wife and get to know him a little bit better."We'll continue to build that relationship Maurice Harkless Jersey , and I'll reach out if I have any questions. I'm excited to go into Year 2 with another guy in my corner pulling for me." Roethlisberger's initial hesitancy to get behind Pickett had le s to do with Pickett and more to do with how his career in Pittsburgh ended. Roethlisberger feels the Steelers had already come to the conclusion the 2021 season would be his last with the team. That obviously led to some conflicted feelings for Roethlisberger, who chose Kendrick Nunn Jersey to retire rather than continue his career someplace else. "I wouldn't say that I wanted Kenny to nece sarily fail," on his podcast. "But when someone comes to replace you and I felt like I still had it, I hope he doesn't come and ball out, because then it's like, 'Ben who?' right?"But honestly, as you started playing, I found myself rooting more and more for you. ... I think you're the future of this team. The fans are lucky they got you. ... I'm glad that I transitioned to loving and rooting for you. It's been fun watching you. I enjoy texting you after games. I'm a fan." Roethlisberger's admi sion was clearly appreciated by Pickett, who was 6 years old when Roethlisberger began his career back in 2004."It means the world," Pickett said on the podcast. "A lot goes into playing quarterback, as you know. ... I had my chance to watch him when I was at Pitt and now I'm playing and I'm trying to get to that level ."Along with both being starting quarterbacks for the Steelers, Roethlisberger and Pickett have other things in common. Both players were first Kelly Olynyk Jersey -round picks who led their respective college teams to conference titles during their final seasons on campus. Both started their rookie seasons as backups before being quickly thrown into the starting lineup during a regular-season game. Both quarterbacks played well but ultimately came up short in their regular season debuts. Both players followed up that lo s by posting a winning records during their rookie seasons. Roethlisberger and Pickett also relish getting a chance to run the two-minute offense, especially with the game on the line. Roethlisberger had numerous game-winning Precious Achiuwa Jersey drives during his career that included his famous touchdown pa s in the final seconds of XLIII. Pickett had four game-winning drives last season that included game-winning touchdown pa ses in consecutive games. Roethlisberger specifically praised Pickett for his game-winning touchdown pa s to George Pickens against the on Christmas Eve.A funny moment occurred on the podcast when the quarterbacks were discu sing the two-minute offense. Roethlisberger didn't believe Pickett when he said he was throwing to -- and not -- on his game-winning pa s against Baltimore in Week 16."I was watching your eyes," Roethlisberger said to Pickett. "No one throws the ball that hard to a running back that hard right there." Kenny Pickett finds Najee Harris for six. Steelers take the late lead (via ) Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) Roethlisberger did agree with Pickett that he did not practice his infamous fake slide during Pitt's ACC title game win over Wake Forest. He also reiterated his belief in the Chris Silva Jersey Steelers' new starting quarterback."It was fun to watch you this year," Roethlisberger said. "I think Pittsburgh's got a good one in you."