The Pittsbugh Steelers were on top of the world after a big, last minute Super Bowl win earlier this year. As a favorite to emerge out of the AFC once again (despite the resurgence of the Patriots), the Steelers were sitting in a good position before the start of the season.
The Steelers are not showing their championship form when they overcame the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII - in one of the greatest endings for a Super Bowl, ever. Teams that typically win or just make the Super Bowl the previous year, they often experience a letdown. Football is the hardest team sport to repeat as champion in.
While the Steelers are basically the same team from a year ago, things haven't clicked just yet. It's still early and things can easily change, but they don't look like a championship team yet.
The Steelers looked strong during their season opener, with a solid win over the Tennessee Titans. Both defensive units excelled during this game, but Pittsburgh was just a little bit stronger, winning the game by a few points and starting off its season on a great note.
During this game, veteran and Pro Bowl defender Troy Polamalu went down with an injury that will leave him sidelined for an estimated 3-6 weeks. This is a blow to the Steelers, and perhaps more of a blow than anyone was anticipating.
The Steelers had a mediocre performance against the Chicago Bears in a loss - not championship-like. Despite the questions in the Steel City, there is still optimism.
Steelers are a very professional organization and it could be only a matter of time until they regain the spark they had in 08'. Big Ben Roethlisberger has been in the league several years now, head coach Mike Tomlin is a young intelligent coach and WR Hines Ward is a leader.
If the Steelers offense can maintain some consistency - letting the defense make plays and create turnovers, the Steelers will be back in the driver's seat in the AFC North.
The Steelers are not showing their championship form when they overcame the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII - in one of the greatest endings for a Super Bowl, ever. Teams that typically win or just make the Super Bowl the previous year, they often experience a letdown. Football is the hardest team sport to repeat as champion in.
While the Steelers are basically the same team from a year ago, things haven't clicked just yet. It's still early and things can easily change, but they don't look like a championship team yet.
The Steelers looked strong during their season opener, with a solid win over the Tennessee Titans. Both defensive units excelled during this game, but Pittsburgh was just a little bit stronger, winning the game by a few points and starting off its season on a great note.
During this game, veteran and Pro Bowl defender Troy Polamalu went down with an injury that will leave him sidelined for an estimated 3-6 weeks. This is a blow to the Steelers, and perhaps more of a blow than anyone was anticipating.
The Steelers had a mediocre performance against the Chicago Bears in a loss - not championship-like. Despite the questions in the Steel City, there is still optimism.
Steelers are a very professional organization and it could be only a matter of time until they regain the spark they had in 08'. Big Ben Roethlisberger has been in the league several years now, head coach Mike Tomlin is a young intelligent coach and WR Hines Ward is a leader.
If the Steelers offense can maintain some consistency - letting the defense make plays and create turnovers, the Steelers will be back in the driver's seat in the AFC North.
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