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Max Starks On Roethlisberger: ‘Ben Can Play As Long As He Wants’

Max Starks spent a lot of time protecting Ben Roethlisberger’s blind side while with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was one of the quarterback’s closest friends while they were teammates, and I imagine that they remain close even long after Starks has retired. Watching him play after returning from surgery, he shared his thoughts on Roethlisberger’s 2020 season and the amount of throwing he’s done, and his recent performances, on the Zach Gelb show.

It is a sign of age, and when you’re third in the league in average pass attempts, and it’s not because you’re behind, more often than not, I think that’s where the issue is.