Sure, it’s not an original line; but it’s just as true for Steelers Nation in 2017 as it was for Packer Land in 2014. Take a deep breath. All will be well. Just wait it out. The cliches are all true: every season is a novel full of twists, ups and downs, and surprise endings. Don’t try to rate it until you finish the final page. We’re in a marathon and not a dash, so don’t worry about stumbles early on — etc.
We’re all on the outside looking in, but there are a few basic things we can know.