As Big Ben goes so goes the Steelers.
For the Pittsburgh Steelers 2011 was a season that started with plenty of promise but after injuries ravaged the team of some of its most talented players, it came to an abrupt end much sooner than expected as Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos ended the Steelers Super Bowl run in the wild card round with a 29-23 upset.
The image everyone takes away from that game is Demaryius Thomas taking catching a pass from Tim Tebow and sprinting through the Steeler defense all the way to end zone, ending the game and the Steelers hopes for a seventh Super Bowl title in one fell swoop.
However, 2012 is almost upon us which means it’s a new year in the Steel City and despite some changes to the coaching staff and personnel, the Steelers seem set to once again challenge for the Lombardi Trophy.
The Steelers did say goodbye this offseason to long-time contributors Hines Ward, Aaron Smith and James Farrior but that’s life in the NFL and even with thos…
Source: Yardbarker: Pittsburgh Steelers
