Come on--- How many Steeler fans are out here?

@KrisNY (7590)
United States
December 31, 2006 9:54am CST
What do we all think of the Steelers this year? Where are they going next year? Will coach Cowler go or stay? What happened to them? I love dem Steelers! Hoping they come back strong next year!!!
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@ugachaka (297)
• United States
6 Jan 07
The team was pretty disappointing this year but it's hard to put a finger on exactly why. It could have easily been an 11 win season if it weren't for some key turnovers and Ben coming back from injuries too soon and having some really off games. To be honest, once the team got to around 2-6 and the playoffs were pretty much out of the question, I was torn between rooting for them and hoping they lose just so they get a better draft position. There's no benefit from just barely missing the playoffs, other than pride. As is, they should still be able to draft the best CB in the draft (probably Leon Hall out of Michigan, but I'd love to see Darrelle Revis since he's from Pitt). Don't worry, they'll be back next season. There's no real glaring weaknesses on the team but the other teams in the AFC keep getting better. Sad to see Cowher go but I'm hoping Russ Grimm or Ken Whisenhunt bring some more life to the offense with the defense doing what it always does.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
6 Jan 07
I agree-- but I'm thinking that you cannot be a superbowl team every year- Especially when you lose Key players- Randle El & the bus... I didn't think losing Burress the year before hurt as much as losing Randle El. With Bettis - the team had the hunger-- they wanted to win it for him and themselves but knowing it was his last year. They seemed to really lose that spark this year- and Ben looked just like he should have looked his first year- Not his third.. I agree he came back to early- If not from the motorcycle accident then certainly from the appendectomy. He should have taken more time off- Batch was doing just fine. He pulled it off against the Dolphins! I thought our defense looked alot worse this year also! Its like they had some great plays then they would let a big one get away- I'm hoping that our d is back next year- The Ravens got alot better- The Bengals just plain stink! and so do the Browns- But we had a heck of a time beating the Browns! I have really mixed feelings on Coach Cowher leaving- He is Pittsburgh! It will certainly be weird next year without seeing him and his angry jaw on the sidelines. I'm just hoping that we get a great coach! Grimm or Whisenhunt would be good- But both are interviewing for other teams right now- So only time will tell. Lets hope we have a great 2007! Thanks for the comment! I knew there had to be some Steeler fans out there!
• United States
20 Jan 07
I feel that injuries was more of a problem than anything else. Coming off of a Superbowl victory, there were not many key losses or changes in the offseason. But, as you said, Ben was hurt many times, the line looked shaky sometimes, players were our for a few weeks and whatnot. I do like the idea of drafting a CB this year, especially Revis. No only is he a strong, physical corner that we don't seem to have, but he also can return punts and kicks (reference the WVU game). I would like to see them take either a CB or maybe a LB, P. Willis or Posluszny from PSU.
• United States
16 Jan 07
Steelers? Seriously? *LOL* just kidding. We are Bears fans out here in Joliet Il. We are not too far from Chicago! Go Bears!!! Hope to see them in the Superbowl.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
16 Jan 07
I hope to also-- I'm rooting for the Bears vs Patriots! Lets just hope Rex can pull it off this weekend. He needs to play his best-- But he is just a rookie.. Good luck!
@ugachaka (297)
• United States
17 Jan 07
He's actually in his 4th year, but he still plays like a rookie. I'm going for Saints, but the remaining 4 teams are kind of a who's who of teams I could care less about. Brady vs Manning...how 2001-2005...
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• United States
17 Jan 07
you know what they say...when in Rome! comeon guys!
@mcmomss (2601)
• United States
6 Jan 07
We love the Steelers. Don't know what happened to them this year. They just announced yesterday that Cowher is retiring. Hope they get a good coach in there so that they can come back strong next year.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
6 Jan 07
I can honestly say it will sure be different not seeing Coach Cowher on the sidelines- I do hope that we get a great coach too- There are alot of them out there- I'm just glad Cowher didn't pull a Saban and go college for alot more $$. I'm sure he will be back in 2008 (Cowher) just not with us!
@rracers89 (3246)
• United States
16 Jan 07
My hubby loves the steelers and was very disapointed with how they did this year. He likes Cowler and wants him to stay. Better luck next year
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
17 Jan 07
Well we can't win them all.. thats what I say- I was disappointed also but I think we'll be back next year- As long as Ben doesn't do something crazy in the offseason.
@suscan (1955)
• United States
7 Jan 07
It will be different not seeing him on the Steeler sidelines. Possibly he might go to Miami. He did not seem to have his mind on it this year.
@KrisNY (7590)
• United States
7 Jan 07
Yep I read in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette that a move to Miami would not be improbable. I do not see it happeneing this year. I'm thinking he will take a year off like he says he is and relax with the family- Possibly come back in 2008 but not for us- He was a great coach for us. I like Miami as well- Sig other is a big fan of them- But I still do not want Coach Cowher there. Miami would be smart to pick up Whisenhunt or Grimm- They already have Mularky!
• United States
18 Jan 07
HERE WE GO STEELERS HERE WE GO!! LOL I am one of the ultimate steelers fans from day 1! My daddy raised me right! As for what happened... I'd say it was a combination of things...like it or not the BUS played a huge role in our winning season. He was gone. We had so many injuries. Of course our QB just simply hasn't been himself. I'm sorry but there is no way physically you can do what he's done physically (back in a contact sport within a few weeks of how many major operations? No way!). As for Cowher, well I hope he stays. I think he has a lot left in him. He's young still. And by the way, if that man wasn't married and Big Ben wasn't already going to be my husband (he just doesn't know it yet! LOL) I'd take him in a second. I think Cowher is so dang sexy! Don't ask me why... I just do! LOL They don't want to be greedy. Face it, 5 rings is nothing to sneeze at!
@czykibo (39)
• United States
16 Jan 07
Im hoping they do better next year, this year was very disappointing for all steeler fans. Im also sorry to see coach Cowler go, but he must think its his time to go.