Big Ben: CTE to factor in retirement decision

LATROBE, Pa. -- Ben Roethlisberger has created a compelling case for potential retirement as early as 2018.

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback detailed his thought process about his future in an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and other outlets, citing the growing knowledge about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and his family.

"I've been blessed to do this a long time," said Roethlisberger, 35, who starts each training camp with a series of interviews with long-standing local media, told the Post-Gazette. "I think it's just seeing my kids growing up, and in the offseason I love getting to spend time with them, and then I come here and football season just has to take up so…