... the ruins of the 2009 season are still smoldering with three games remaining, the Pittsburgh Steelers must take a long look in the mirror.  Depending on how the last trio of games plays out, they could be facing one of the longest and toughest offseason in recent memory.

 

After 2006, their last non-playoff year, there was a feel-good vibe from a strong finish (they won 6 of 8 after starting the season 2-6) and a coaching change, only the third since 1969.  They promptly returned to the playoffs and won a Super Bowl the following season.

 

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