Can the Pittsburgh Steelers Repeat As Super Bowl Champions in 2010?
The Pittsburgh Steelers proved to be the best pro football team in 2009. They came out of the tough AFC with a 12-4 record. They beat three solid football teams in the playoffs including the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. But do they have what it takes to repeat as Super Bowl champs? This may surprise most football fans, but I actually think it will be easier for the Cardinals to make it to the next Super Bowl than the Steelers. I think the biggest factor is the strength of the AFC teams. The NFC is much weaker so a team like the Cardinals can make it to the Super Bowl without playing to many powerhouses. Just look at the NFC. You’ve got five other teams that won 11 or more games including the Baltimore Ravens, the Steelers’ division rival. The New England Patriots, who went 11-5, will have Tom Brady back as their quarterback. Also, the Steelers dodged a bullet when the Tennessee Titans lost to the Ravens. This gave the Steelers a home game in the championship round instead of