5xchampions
09-27-2007, 10:21 AM
Not all 3-0s are created equal. The resurgent Steelers might wind up being one of the success stories of the year in the NFL, but through no fault of their own, we really don't know enough about Mike Tomlin's guys to christen them an elite team. Pittsburgh has won convincingly three weeks in a row, but those victories came against the Charlie Frye-led Browns, the injury-decimated Bills and the offensively-challenged 49ers.
In Weeks 7-8-9, the Steelers will show us what they've got, when they draw at Denver, at Cincinnati and home against Baltimore. Our hunch is the Steelers are for real. But you can't put them in the same class as the Patriots or Colts based on three wins against teams that had losing records last season.
Now i dont have much faith in Denver, and Cincy really isnt lightening it up either, but the two teams hate each other so that may play into it. I think Baltimore wont stack up well with the Steelers either, but if the Steelers can chew up their defense, ala Cowboys/Bears, than you have to take the offense of the Steelers as legit.
Ben is playing good quaterback, much like his rookie year, but this years sensation has been S*****io Holmes. I think hes making the plays and getting into his groove. 8 receptions for 157 yards, but a surprising 19.6 average is very very sweet. While he only has 1 Td so far, that number will rise when teams concentrate on Ward more and Holmes can get seperation.
There is a lot to be excited for the Steelers this year and i feel Tomlinson has this team and fans very very excited to be a Pittsburg Steeler.
In Weeks 7-8-9, the Steelers will show us what they've got, when they draw at Denver, at Cincinnati and home against Baltimore. Our hunch is the Steelers are for real. But you can't put them in the same class as the Patriots or Colts based on three wins against teams that had losing records last season.
Now i dont have much faith in Denver, and Cincy really isnt lightening it up either, but the two teams hate each other so that may play into it. I think Baltimore wont stack up well with the Steelers either, but if the Steelers can chew up their defense, ala Cowboys/Bears, than you have to take the offense of the Steelers as legit.
Ben is playing good quaterback, much like his rookie year, but this years sensation has been S*****io Holmes. I think hes making the plays and getting into his groove. 8 receptions for 157 yards, but a surprising 19.6 average is very very sweet. While he only has 1 Td so far, that number will rise when teams concentrate on Ward more and Holmes can get seperation.
There is a lot to be excited for the Steelers this year and i feel Tomlinson has this team and fans very very excited to be a Pittsburg Steeler.