The Pittsburgh Steelers organization has too much pride to accept that the playoffs are out of the question, but that’s the reality as they head into the 2022 season. For the first time in 18 years, the Steelers will have a new quarterback under center, impacting their competitiveness. However, there are several parallels between 2004 and this upcoming campaign, suggesting that things could go better than their +8000 Super Bowl odds imply.
Quarterback Depth
When the Steelers drafted Ben Roethlisberger in 2004, he was touted as the future franchise quarterback. He entered training camp third on the depth chart, with no imminent plans of starting him under center.