I was checking out the Steelers forum

[Gmanc711]

Originally Posted by Daseal

Anyone else feel like the Steelers were over-rated last year. To be honest, I dont mind the Steelers and I was hoping they'd beat the Patriots.

Yeah, they had the #1 defense, but their #1 defense was on the field for almost 100 less snaps than the #2 and #3 defenses. They also allowed .4/.3 more yards per play than the BUffalo/Redskins.

Secondly, Big Ben excelled as a rookie, but with Plax gone I'm not so sure they can have Randel El step up into that #2 position. He was also put into a great situation for a rookie. Heath Miller could help save him, but late in the year, once teams had some film, he quickly dropped off in effeciency.

I can see the Bengals winning that division.

I agree about Pittsburgh. They never really dominated teams, but always did enough to squeak by. Thats not to say if the Skins were just to squeak by in 15 games , I'd be upset. But, they played against weaker opponents in the regular season (NFC East, AFC East) and AFC North was not very good either. I still think they are contenders, but they arent going to be within 4 games of 15-1.

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Well, just as we would be quick to dismiss all of our problems, because it is preseason, it is also preseason for the Steelers. I think they will still take their division. And as far as the Bengals go, their first team doesn't look great either. No way we can draw anything from preseason. All these teams are going to look different in a couple weeks.