The abhorrent performance of the Steelers offensive line has been a good thing for one guy: Max Starks.
Starks, the veteran offensive tackle who the Steelers cut back in July, is a Steeler once again. The return of Starks had been rumored for a while, and his return to black and gold is probably a week or two overdue. Most guesses are that he'll step back into the starting lineup immediately this Sunday against Tennessee.
How does a guy go from starter to unemployed to starter again? Well, showing up for camp overweight helped him get cut to begin with, and having a high salary made the decision an easy one for Pittsburgh. As for getting back on the roster, Starks owes that to some injuries and really, really poor performances from guys the Steelers didn't cut.
Flozell Adams has been mentioned, too, in rumors about the Steelers looking to bring back ex-linemen. So far, he hasn't gotten the call, but it's hard to imagine there wouldn't be a place for him, either.
When Starks was cut back in the summer, Ben Roethlisberger wore his No. 78 to practice in honor of his former teammate. Fitting in and learning the playbook will not be issues for Starks. Whether or not he can save an offensive line clearly in need of saving is another issue.
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