The success enjoyed thus far by this Steelers squad has been borderline miraculous. Their ability to remain competitive after replacing elite talents with young upstarts and unknowns is nothing if not admirable. Like pulling off a well received Secret Santa party with bargain bin specials. This has been an surprisingly enjoyable ride for Steelers Nation, because who doesn't love an underdog.
This Steelers team is like a talented young fighter on the rise, who doesn't know his own strength and potential. It is up to his management team to not rush his development, to not step up his level of competition till he is ready.