Steelers Looking for Resurrection
Just over half a year since winning a hard fought Super Bowl title everyone is wondering if the Pittsburgh Steelers have been affected by what has happened since.
Last season they were the sixth-seeded wild card and got up some momentum to take them all the way. They are not firing on all cylinders now though - and the Dolphins arrive tonight.
You cannot pay too much attention to their 0-4 pre-season - coaches experiment during this period - especially experienced ones. Ben Roethlisberger looked good despite his accident three months ago. But he's out for the opener due to a medical procedure.
Jerome Bettis has retired and receiver Randle El and two other starters have left on free agency. Bill Cowher has not committed to further than this season. In the past he has received extensions with two years remaining.
Yet the Steelers also have the bulk of their lineup back - they have been blessed with continuity by the Rooney family and they could be there or thereabouts again.
Thursday, is the funeral of Pittsburgh mayor Bob O'Connor. O'Connor's son, Corey, 22, will begin Steelers fans in the "Terrible Towels" wave before kickoff.
It remains to be seen if that wave pushes them all the way to the post season.
