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This is a very fair post, HGT (and I am a Steelers fan). If Pittsburgh fans are being candid then they'll admit, as I will, that every offensive snap last year was an adventure because of the uneven (and sometimes downright poor) play of the O-line. Now all of those starters will be back (although some may no longer be starters). Good thing? We'll have to see. I'm hoping they play better because of (1) continuity, and (2) increased confidence from winning SB, but you never know. And I'm in agreement that, even though a lot of players from the 2005 title team are still around (and hopefully can help guard against letdown), some players will almost certainly lose their "edge".

I agree with pretty much everything you've said (the only thing I disagree with is that Tomlin will feel less motivation to win with a roster he largely inherited). Thinking about how things stood across the league when the playoffs started, I am convinced more than ever that luck plays a huge role in winning a championship, maybe the biggest, because Pittsburgh was almost certainly not the most "deserving" team.

While I agree the O line was a failure in many games in 2008, the year of experence should assist and be BETTER in 2009. Experence isn't something you train. If anything I think the D line will be down from 2008 since the high level of preformance will be hard to repeat.

Modivation comes in weeks. You can't say "All of 2009 the Steelers will be content with 2008's superbowl." Maybe a beating by Baltimore will change the modivation. Maybe something in the media will create a spark.

If you want to look at why the Steelers will not repeat in 2009, it's only because the competition was better than 2008. It's like saying "scoring more points in a game will help you win."

Good points. Two........lol.......things I have to disagree with, and the first is;

"...They didn't just win A super bowl but one of the BEST super bowls ever played".

I think the 2....(there's that word , or number again)......SB's in the 70's with the Cowboys were the best ever played, in my opinion. Maybe I'm biased, but how could I be when my team lost both of them? Those games were on going to the very last minute, and both could have went either way.

Secondly, I think Tomlin will want to win, for the fact is, would he want to be lumped in the same sentence as Barry Switzer? Win the SB with someone else's players one time? Or do it twice in a row? That would remove him from Switzer for sure. Besides, I doubt seriously he still thinks the players are Cowhers. But that's just my opinion.

SB X steelers were up by 10 with 2 min. left.

SB XIII steelers were up by 18 with 2 1/2 min. left.

There wasn't much dout in either of the Steelers - Cowboys SB's in the 70's.


SB XLIII had 2 lead changes in the final 2 1/2 min.

If Jackie Smith would have caught that pass that hit him square in the chest, things may have very well ended differently.

I'm not saying the Steelers would have lost either, but if Smith would have caught that pass, it may have deflated the Steelers.....anything could have happened......with "may" being the operative word here. Besides it's all speculative now anyway

My point was, those were the 2 SB's I enjoyed more than most others. much like this past one, to the author, was one of the best. Every one has their favorite(s).

this was a fair post and he's right, the o-line needs some upgrades and the d-line, even though they're still great......needs some youth. on another note i think frank summers is going to give a boost to the running game, if there are no holes he'll just carry linbackers lol

Patriots fans will tell you the third reason the Steelers will not repeat is Tom Brady's return.


I don't buy it.

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Originally posted 06:09 PM ET  06.26 by pittsteel751

this was a fair post and he's right, the o-line needs some upgrades and the d-line, even though they're still great......needs some youth. on another note i think frank summers is going to give a boost to the running game, if there are no holes he'll just carry linbackers lol

I agree, he gives them the short yardage back they have been missing.

well for all of the doubters out there the steelers faced every possible element a team could face and overcame everyone of them in good fashion i'm talking schedule,injuries,and playing from behind this team will repeat because they have to prove that they are not flukes and only won because tom brady was hurt

come on guys before the season people were saying that the steelers would be lucky to go 8-8 or 9-7 with the schedule they were facing final record 12-4 so with that being said when they repeat i'm taking note of all of you so that i can say stick to your day job

You're right about the O-Line, but not motivation.

The Steelers are one of the tightest organizations in sports, from the front office to the coaching staff.

The Steelers Team that won it this year wasnt nearly as good as the team that won it in 2005

Fair post.

I wish more people could make reasonable arguments like this.

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Originally posted 05:33 AM ET  06.27 by TVsCHACHI

You're right about the O-Line, but not motivation.

The motivation thing is a bit of a stretch.

The O-line point is excellent.

The other main reason is simply competition. The odds of ANY team repeating when there is such parity in the league is astronomical.

The Steelers weren't far and away the best team last year. They were just slightly better than the field when it mattered.

The Pats, Giants, Chargers all look very strong for 09-10. The Colts and Eagles too.

LIfe long Steeler fan, forth generation, enjoyed all six Super Bowls.

The problem with repeating is that you need two major things, talent and luck. Having talent two years in a row is easy unless you have an exodus of core players.

The luck part is where you have no control, the bounces and the field conditions, and so on.

And while we have a very good team, especially the defense, and the entire crew is coming back except for Foote. There are several other teams that are very good also and the division teams are looking tougher so those games are going to get tougher.

I'll be hoping for lucky 7 but remain aware that a great season doesn't always end in a Super Bowl.

We had a lot of good bounces last year. We should definitely make it to the playoffs. I don't expect a dump like 2006.

Titans game 1 is motivation We must destroy the people who stomped the towel
if we set the tempo then and maintian that attitude we will go undefeated and dominate
team and will not choke in SB