There’s a new sheriff in town by the name of Mike Tomlin. Being a Viking fan, I know how GOOD this guy is going to be for all you Steeler fans. Tomlin took one of the worst defenses in recent history and turned them into the Purple People Eaters of old…against the run at least. He’s bright, passionate, and has those alley guts you need in the NFL.
Ben Roethlisberger, aka Benny the Motorcycle Kid, is all healthy for the first time in a while and he looked good throwing the ball around more than usual for the Steel City in the pre-season. It’s going to serve him well having more of an older brother at head coach rather than a strict father figure who splatters all over you every time he scolds you. It’s bad enough getting yelled about an interception, but when you also have to endure a spit shower from a man in his fifties just can’t be sexy.
I like the looks of Santonio Holmes now that he’s got a little more time under his belt. Along with Heinz Ward, the Steelers should have a good passing attack. Willie Parker will rack up another 1,200 yard season and I look for the Steelers to score some more points in 2007.
On defense, the Steelers will just keep on BLITZING cause that’s what they do. I like the mixture of Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau. With the additions of rookies LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons, there will be added depth in the linebacking crew. The secondary still has some work to do as they can be burned more often than you like to see. This team has the chance to go 10-6 or better and make the playoffs despite playing in the very tough AFC North.
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