2008 NFL Preseason “Quick Analysis”
AFC Pittsburgh Steelers
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Stadium: Heinz Field
Coach: Mike Tomlin
NFL Championships: Super Bowl IX (1974), Super Bowl X (1975), Super Bowl XIII (1978), Super Bowl XIV (1979) & Super Bowl XL (2005)
 We are excited about the promise of a Steeler resurgence in 2008. Big Ben Rothelisberger continues to shine at QB, and Willy Parker is a sheer dynamo on offense.
The Steelers barely edged out the Browns for a playoff spot last season, but hope to have improved enough to not have to watch their backs in the AFC North in week 17. Quarterback Roethlisberger has his favorite targets in Santonio Holmes and Hines Ward back this season and Wilie Parker is returning for another excellent year. Even more exciting with the addition of Rashard Mendenhall in the backfield Limas Sweed to the receiving corps.
Basically, even with injuries the offense is going to score plenty of points. The defense remains strong with linebacker James Farrior, strong safety Troy Polamalu, and defensive end Aaron Smith. Steelers fans will hear the bone crushing hits from their seats around the stadium and are hoping for a deep playoff run.
Some Pittsburgh Steelers history: The Pittsburgh Pirates football team was founded in 1933 by Art Rooney. He named the team after Pittsburgh’s National League baseball team, and the two franchises shared Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field. In 1938 Rooney signed star running back Byron White. Nicknamed "Whizzer" because of his speed, White led the league in rushing that year, but the Pirates won just two of nine games.
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