The Brutally Honest NFL Preview: AFC North

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Published: September 9, 2009

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Their offensive line is nearly as protective as Travis Henry’s condoms, but that won’t slow down the Steel Town juggernaut.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is used to making quick, short passes under pressure and he can expect more of the same in ‘09. Per usual, wideout Hines Ward will benefit most from this arrangement.

Joining Big Ben in the Steelers’ backfield is the two-headed tailback monster of Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall. Both backs were injured in 2008, and are looking to rebound on disappointing seasons.

If the line can hold at all, this offense has a chance to make noise.

Not that it matters all that much with a defense as strong as Pittsburgh’s. Opponents can expect a heavy dose of the Steel Curtain’s hard-nosed attack, and that should be enough to lead the black-and-gold to the top of the division once again.

 

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