09-11-2016, 10:18 AM
(09-11-2016, 05:23 AM)Utts Wrote: I envy the enthusiasm some of you have. However, this is just wishful thinking. Could they have a down year? Sure. Typically they find a way to win, regardless of what's going on there.
The only way the Steelers are gonna make the playoffs is if the AFC is weak again this year. There's a chance someone from the AFC West and/or South will step up and be more competitive this year.
I think the biggest knock on them that gets looked over a lot is losing Heath Miller. I don't know how many times he and Ben have converted on a key 3rd down but it seemed like he had a knack for that and they don't have an answer as far as I can tell on how to replace him. Green hasn't made it onto the field and can anyone tell me who Jesse James is? Brown may be the Steelers most explosive weapon but Miller was the most reliable.
The Steelers know how to win but I don't believe they are invincible or immune to injuries and losing players to retirement or suspension.
Bengals
Patriots
Chiefs
Broncos
These 4 are locks I believe.
I think the Texans will win the South so that leaves 1 spot that I could see the Raiders, Chargers, Jets, Jaguars, or Titans taking.
