Berger isn't just some guy; he's literally written the book on SpaceX. Perhaps this is a case of the headline being written by the editor, not the author...
Headline is really bad, and doesn't particularly match the rest of the article. Although even the article questions whether the number of explosions here are too much to win large contract coming up soon. Since the contract is political, it's possible, although if I had to pick a rocket to ride on next year, I'd pick Starship over New Glenn or SLS at this point.
Well, from a safety point of view, you'd obviously be much safer going with New Glenn or SLS.
There's very little risk if you never leave the ground.