Things looked great for the Steelers entering the 2009 NFL season. Coming off an amazing Super Bowl victory, the team looked as strong as ever before, having maintained most of the pieces from last year's team.
The offense in Pittsburgh looks as good as it ever has. Backing up Willie Parker are two strong running backs in Mewelde Moore and second year player Rashard Mendenhall. They return a strong group of players out wide as well.
Ben Roethlisberger was coming off of another successful season as the team's quarterback. Then, of course, there was the team's defense. The Steel Curtain, one of the most dangerous and efficient defensive units in the NFL.
With a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals - a team the Steelers dominate - people are now questioning the Steelers and how far they can go in 09'. Are the Bengals really this good? Regardless, the Steelers can't afford to drop one against them.
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.
Unfortunately, the Steelers were dealt some adversity during this game. Troy Polamalu, one of the team's strongest defenders (and one of the league's best defenders) was injured during the game and is expected to miss several weeks (as many as six) with this injury. The Steelers will definitely feel his loss, and have already felt it.
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. - 31493
The offense in Pittsburgh looks as good as it ever has. Backing up Willie Parker are two strong running backs in Mewelde Moore and second year player Rashard Mendenhall. They return a strong group of players out wide as well.
Ben Roethlisberger was coming off of another successful season as the team's quarterback. Then, of course, there was the team's defense. The Steel Curtain, one of the most dangerous and efficient defensive units in the NFL.
With a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals - a team the Steelers dominate - people are now questioning the Steelers and how far they can go in 09'. Are the Bengals really this good? Regardless, the Steelers can't afford to drop one against them.
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.
Unfortunately, the Steelers were dealt some adversity during this game. Troy Polamalu, one of the team's strongest defenders (and one of the league's best defenders) was injured during the game and is expected to miss several weeks (as many as six) with this injury. The Steelers will definitely feel his loss, and have already felt it.
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. - 31493
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