Name two areas the Steelers must improve on the most for 2013

[steelmann58]

Thr Running game and the play of the WR.

[Dee Dub]

In this case, I don't think it's as simple as that. There was a team chemistry problem with this team; only teams founded in unity make any kind of run. They have to feel a unified purpose and effort and feel they each have each others' backs. This team failed that test, as they have in ever poor season we have had in the Ben era. The season where there was a fraction among the team and/or coaches, they under-performed. Ben, with his whining and childish complaints about the play calling, several players showcasing a lack of discipline - this team was not going to contend in the post season because they didn't have a quality team chemistry. Until they do, they will continue to disappoint.

I think it is that easy. Winning changes chemistry. As does losing. If Ben doesn't get hurt, this team wins, makes a run in the playoffs, and most everyone has no issue with chemistry. Well...maybe not everyone...there is you...

[Dee Dub]

All areas need improvement. They can't afford to stand pat in any area. Seriously we had a terrible season.

The franchise QB got hurt. That is the main reason why this team fell short. I do not think all areas need improving. It isn't that bad Chuck. Some tweaking and things will be just fine..as long as #7 stays healthy.

[DukieBoy]

Dominate the LOS.

If the Steelers do that, most everything else will fall into place nicely.

This is it.

[focosteeler]

Dominate the LOS.

If the Steelers do that, most everything else will fall into place nicely.

I completely agree, I think we need to let some of our younger guys play on D and draft a monster for the LG position. Pouncey and DeCastro just aren't raw power guys. Hopefully Warford doesn't raise his stock too much so we can get him in the 2nd. I think he completes the line for us and we will be able to control the LOS on Offense

[papillon]

1) Special Teams - This unit was pathetic. If they weren't giving up a big play they were having one called back. Over the course of the year the special teams cost the Steelers at least one game, probably more.

2) In game decision making coaches and players - If Mike Tomlin makes better coaching decisions on game day, Ben makes better decisions with the ball at crucial moments, the running backs pick better lanes, the offensive line limits the brain cramps, the defense takes better angles and/or makes better calls the Steelers make the playoffs. In other words the details, a lot of little things added up to losses that shouldn't have been and typically this is the difference between 12-4 and 8-8.

Wholesale changes because of an 8-8 season are for the shortsighted and not typically how the Steelers operate (thankfully). Of course, the salary cap is going to force a change in the roster and it will be significant. So, the 3rd item in my list is identify the future, Lewis? Ta'Amu? Beachum? Whoever it may be and do whatever is necessary to get them into the fold, since the roster is going to change drastically.

Pappy