Yes, in all likelihood, the Steelers will not only miss the playoffs this year, but Mike Tomlin will also suffer his first losing season as head coach in Pittsburgh.
The first eight games of the season couldn't have gone much worse for the Steelers, as they are just three losses away from their first losing season in 19 years. But, there is some room for optimism.
The bye week is over, and the Steelers have begun their preparation for the Saints with an extra practice on Monday at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. The players came back rejuvenated and put together an energetic practice during a gorgeous day on the South Side, and that energy carried over into the locker room.