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Five burning questions for the Steelers third preseason game versus Titans

By Edward Hunt

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts a pass under pressure in the second half during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on December 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 30: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers attempts a pass under pressure in the second half during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on December 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 16: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass in the third quarter during the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 16: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass in the third quarter during the game against the New England Patriots at Heinz Field on December 16, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

How will Ben look in his first preseason action?

The first burning question is about Ben and it is a critical question that will be determining the status of the Steelers. The NFL is a quarterback league with the franchise QB accounting for a big disparity between successful offenses and unsuccessful offenses.

The Steelers offense has been good in the Ben Roethlisberger era. The only question is I wonder where Ben is with his age. Will this be the first year he takes a step back?

Ben Roethlisberger is 37 ,and that is close to 40, where quarterbacks start to retire and decline. We have seen success stories though those who play beyond 40. Look at Tom Brady, and Drew Brees is still playing this year even though he has turned 40.

This is an important game because it may be the only game that Ben Roethlisberger plays in. The Steelers usually hold Ben Roethlisberger out of the fourth game to preserve him and to get a look at younger players.

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