The Steelers returned 19 of their 22 starters from the 2005 Super Bowl team for the 2006 season and will more than likely miss the playoffs. They have tried to bring in another big back to replace Jerome and they loaded the safety spot to replace Hope. They also drafted a Holmes who has looked very promising at times this year and has finally started to fill in the void quite nicely for the departure of ARE... so will they be back in the thick of things for 07?
2006-12-06 04:35:48 · 9 answers · asked by az_steeler 2 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
hell yeah the steelers will be back next year, they are a much better team then there record would indicate. there have been problems this year and some can be attributed to health, like bens situations, troys shoulder was bothering him all year, and hines did have issues with his hamstring. aside from that defense wasn't looking hot and neither was the o-line or special teams, but they have a strong core of players and next year when they come back people are gonna underestimate them based on their performace this year, and thats not a bad thing.
2006-12-06 05:36:32 · answer #1 · answered by kristen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Steelers always put together a good team. They almost never field the BEST team. In many ways, this makes it a lot of fun to be a Steelers fan. Last season, they went way beyond their supposed capabilities to defeat teams that were considered to be much better. The Steelers barely made it to the playoffs at all last year. It was exciting to see an underdog Steelers win it all in those circumstances - becoming the first Wildcard to win it all.
This season they have pretty much the same team, but not the same fight. There are some problems with various injuries, but every team has those. They just aren't as inspired. Next season I think we'll see much of the same team, but if they play like they did last season (and have some of the same luck), then I think they could do as well as they did last season. At least making it to the playoffs.
There are more exciting teams to watch this year, anyway. The Saints! Where did that come from?
2006-12-06 12:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by Jay H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will be back.. they need a solution to the secondary problems and they need to stay healthy. Getting a good draft will help a lot but in the past we have made the right moves in the draft in order to return to top notch status. A few years back the team was 6-10 and then went to the AFC Championship the next season.
Retaining Porter is the main concern right now... but the Ravens can only get older as they are aging veterans and the Bengals continue to have off the field struggles.
BTW The steelers lost a few games just based on dumb turnovers and if not for them then they are in the hunt.
2006-12-06 14:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by It's All about Utley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this teams performance this year tells you how much jerome bettis was the factor. BUT....statisically, this team is much better than last year. the only problem is that the steelers have to cutt down on the mistakes. bug ben has thrown 20 int's this year and some players have been injured. but.. yes...i think they will be back in 07.....remember the patriots?...they had a 9-7 year after winning sb 36 and they rebounded to win 2 more...anything can happen
2006-12-06 12:52:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cowher is too good of a coach for the team to stay down long...assuming he is still around next season.
I doubt the Steelers will be championship contenders again next year, but they will likely be back in the wild card hunt. It all does depend on Big Ben getting his groove back, though. If he can't, they'll be in for another rough year.
2006-12-06 12:47:05 · answer #5 · answered by Gwydyon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a good shot at it. I believe that if they can stay injury free and Roethlisberger can stay health in the off season and preseason he will be in better synch with his offensive unit. This year they have moments of good...and a lot of poor execution. Bill should get them straightened out. I just think with Ben's conditions this year it has made it difficult for this team to win.
2006-12-06 12:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by ÐIESEŁ ÐUB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd doubt it. The lose of Bettis wasn't that big of a loss. He wasn't that good at the end anyways. He was just popular, he wasn't even close to being the best back on the team. Basically the team over acheived in the playoffs last year. They were lucky to win two games, much less the Super Bowl. Probably the least talented team to ever win it all. Just take the championship and be happy with it.
2006-12-06 12:39:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
yep i can see them bouncing back bigtime they will continue to have good drafts and they will use this disappointment of a season as motivation to do better next year
2006-12-06 13:33:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no because the panthers are so much better and will run out anyone in there path in the playoffs
2006-12-06 13:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by Brian H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋