With Proper Focus, Pittsburgh Steelers’ Schedule Favors a Repeat

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Published: May 23, 2009

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As if going 12-4 and winning the Super Bowl isn’t difficult enough, the 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers were able to pull it off with one of the most difficult schedules in recent NFL history.

Their path in 2009 should be much less violent, playing the NFC North and AFC West.  However, it goes without saying that there are no easy games or easy schedules in the NFL; every week is difficult. 

The Steelers have a tendency to play to the level of their competition, which is why an easier schedule may not benefit them. They had a disappointing 8-8 season in 2006 after winning Super Bowl XL.

Granted that was Bill Cowher’s final season and the team may have been distracted, but they need to keep that hangover in mind as they enter this season. 

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