When people talk about the greatest quarterbacks of all time, the conversation usually starts with Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Joe Montana, and a few others. But one name that doesn’t get nearly enough respect is Ben Roethlisberger.

I’m not saying Ben is the greatest quarterback ever. What I am saying is that his accomplishments get overlooked far too often. Ben won two Super Bowls and played in three. Do people realize how hard that is to do? Some Hall of Fame quarterbacks never even made it to one Super Bowl, let alone three.

I think part of the reason Ben gets overlooked is because he played during the same era as Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. Brady dominated the headlines because he won seven Super Bowls. Peyton was considered the football genius who was changing the game at the line of scrimmage. Meanwhile, Ben was quietly winning games, winning playoff games, and bringing championships to Pittsburgh.

I hate playing the hypothetical game, but it’s fair to wonder how many Super Bowls Ben might have reached if Brady wasn’t standing in the way.

The AFC during that era was a gauntlet. You had Brady in New England, Peyton Manning in Indianapolis and later Denver, Philip Rivers in San Diego, and other elite quarterbacks battling every year. Yet Ben still found a way to come out of that conference with two rings and three Super Bowl appearances.

What’s also interesting is how Ben’s accomplishments compare to some other all-time great quarterbacks. He finished with more Super Bowl rings than Aaron Rodgers. More Super Bowl rings than Drew Brees. More Super Bowl rings than Dan Marino. Yet somehow those names often get brought up in all-time discussions before Ben.

And let’s not forget the rivalry that defined Steelers football for nearly two decades. Against the Baltimore Ravens, one of the toughest defenses and organizations in football, Ben went 17-10 in the regular season. He threw for 6,643 yards, 43 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions against Baltimore. Those weren’t empty stats. Those were games that often decided the AFC North and playoff positioning.

Ben wasn’t always flashy. He wasn’t always the media favorite. But he was a winner. He was tough as nails, played through injuries, extended plays better than almost anyone, and consistently delivered when the stakes were highest.

Maybe that’s why he’s underrated. People remember the highlights of Brady. People remember the records of Peyton. But they sometimes forget just how much winning Ben Roethlisberger did.

And when you look at the championships, the playoff success, the longevity, and the numbers, it’s hard to argue that Ben doesn’t deserve a lot more credit than he gets.