From nowhere the Steelers are in first place in the AFC north.

Had you asked me 3 weeks ago the chances of us being in 1st place today I would have said little to none.

Throw in Ben's amazing NFL record performances the past 2 weeks and a team that appeared incredibly mediocre 2 weeks ago is now on everybody's radar.

Teams will be preparing for us and playing us with that underdog mentality that can make all the difference in a league with so much parity.

So how do you think the Steelers will perform now that everyone will be gunning for them?

Here is what I see.

A young and hungry team that while still having it's ups and downs is improving almost every week.

Great leadership and inspiration from Ben, Harrison, Keisel, Troy and Timmons.

A young offensive line that with loads of talent that has developed confidence and is playing together.

Belief. I think this young and hungry team now realizes they can do this.

Call me a homer but if LeBeau can figure out how to make this defense work I predict a special year for the Steelers.





....and a new Beard icon to boot!

Can it really get any better than this?