I guess I should have seen it coming. It may have been my black and gold colored glasses that hindered me from seeing the truth with more clarity.
The truth is the Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to part ways with the most productive wide receiver in their history after what started as a tantrum turned into the most mind numbing level of insanity in team history. Left with no other option, the Steelers traded the malcontent and moved on. There was bound to be growing pains.
Even with the loss of their best receiver, the cupboard was hardly bare or devoid of talent.