[TidesHoss32]

I believe, this is just my gut feeling, if the Steelers keep a .500 record without Big Ben, they will win 11 or 12 games this season. If they lose the next three, I think they will win 8 or 9 games.

:Thumbs: That is pretty much exactly what I say too..If we can go 2-2 without him, I think 11-5 is very attainable. If we can go 3-1, 12-4 isnt out of reach..however, I think Baltimore will be leading the division when he comes back, and IMO, will have the best record in the AFC at seasons end..but I have a funny feeling that the AFC championship game will come down to us and Baltimore..as far as the game; Very ugly. Pass defense looked suspect (well, Roddy White was absolutely KILLING McFadden) at times, but overall the defense looked very tough. I will say this though; If Troy Polamalu is healthy, we will have the #1 defense in the league again. If he isnt, we lose that game to the Falcons the same way we lost 5 games in the last minute last season..I like our chances. Gonna be a lot of 13-10 games this year