In Super Bowl XLIII, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the first team in the Super Bowl era to win 6 championships, quite a remarkable feat. In 2009, the Steelers are looking to add to the franchise's trophy case with a 7th Lombardi Trophy, but this might prove more difficult then ever for a repeat championship.
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.
For this reason, many football fans pegged the Pittsburgh Steelers as the team to beat in 2009, making them the odds-on favorites to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
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 team lost its week 2 game to a Bears team that looked like a mess in week 1 at Green Bay. Not only did the Steelers lose this game, but the defense didn't record a single sack, interception, or fumble recovery. I don't know the last time this has happened, but I'm sure it's been a long time.
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 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.
For this reason, many football fans pegged the Pittsburgh Steelers as the team to beat in 2009, making them the odds-on favorites to repeat as Super Bowl champions.
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 team lost its week 2 game to a Bears team that looked like a mess in week 1 at Green Bay. Not only did the Steelers lose this game, but the defense didn't record a single sack, interception, or fumble recovery. I don't know the last time this has happened, but I'm sure it's been a long time.
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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