2009 AFC North: Still Trying to Catch The Steelers

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Published: May 11, 2009

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... the division appears to be getting stronger.

 

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers have been the team to beat in this division since the NFL aligned the teams in this current format and this year appears to be no different.

The Steelers suffered few losses in the offseason and continued to reload in typical Steeler fashion, through the draft.

They addressed their aging defensive line by adding Evander "Ziggy" Hood in the first round and Ra'Shon "Sonny" Harris in the sixth round.

The drafting of Keenan Lewis and Joe Burnett along with the signing of Keiwan Ratliff adds significant depth and playmaking ability to the secondary.

The signing of Shaun McDonald gives the team another sure-handed veteran, while third-round draft pick Mike Wallace gives an explosive playmaker at both wide receiver and kick returner. Also, Limas Sweed is expected to step up from what the Steelers' consider a "re...

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