Steelers Report Card: The ’09 Model Is Built to Last

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Published: August 30, 2009

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... it’s most likely to be attitude and/or health problems.

So the best news to come out of their impressive 17-0 shutout of the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night is this: Complacency does not appear to be an option.

Compared to the 2006 team that fell short of expectations, this model is far more focused and together after three pre-season games.

As for health issues, well, that’s in the hands of the football gods for the most part.  But if any team can withstand a spate of injuries, then the Steelers may be the one.

They’re two-deep at most positions, and except for James Harrison, Troy Polamalu, Ben Roethlisberger, and Hines Ward, anyone can be replaced, at least for the short term.

The good: Overdue to show some improvement, any improvement, the offensive line took a step forward. Along with center Justin Hartwig, the right side of Trai Essex and Willie Colon was consistent in the run and pass games.

In his first extended ...

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