Did we just witness the fall of the Evil Empire?

[*ochocincos*]

Since 2000, the Steelers have only had one season under .500, which was 2003. That was the year before Roethlisberger was drafted. So since Roethlisberger arrived, the Steelers have never had a losing season.

So I believe that even if Le'Veon Bell goes elsewhere, the Steelers will still be competing for a division title until Roethlisberger retires.
With that said, I think the Steelers will take a step back once he's gone and hopefully they whiff on a good starting QB (assuming they look in the draft rather than a proven player in FA).