Updated: Aug 22, 2006, 3:30 PM

Vote: What do you expect from the Steelers?


When people talk about a Super Bowl hangover, they're usually referring to the actual season following a championship. But after beating the Seahawks to win the title last season, the Steelers spent the offseason dodging unflattering headlines and confronting question marks.

The Steelers have most of the cast back from last year's team, but will they find a voice to replace the leadership of the retired Jerome Bettis? Is Ben Roethlisberger ready to lead the offense after avoiding serious injury in an offseason motorcycle accident? And is retirement playing in Bill Cowher's mind, even as the title defense begins? Vote on the outlook for the Steelers!
  • 1) How much of a toll will the team's offseason distractions take on the Steelers this season?
  • 2) Will Santonio Holmes, Cedrick Wilson or some combination of the two be able to adequately replace Antwaan Randle El?
  • 3) Should the Steelers feel comfortable with Duce Staley taking over for Jerome Bettis as a complement to Willie Parker?
  • 4) On which side of the ball is Pittsburgh strongest?
  • 5) Who will be Pittsburgh's offensive MVP this season?
  • 6) Who will be Pittsburgh's defensive MVP this season?
  • 7) What do you make of reports Bill Cowher has considered or will consider retirement after this season?
  • 8) Would you feel comfortable with Jeff Reed lining up for a game-winning 45-yard field goal?
  • 9) The Steelers went 11-5 last season; how many games will they win this season?
  • 10) Will the Steelers make the playoffs this season?

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