The negatives are the early bye week which was inevitable because of the game in Ireland. The Thursday Bengals game after a Cleveland on a Sunday is not ideal because of the nature of any division game. Of course, the bye week leads into the Cleveland game. While it is difficult schedule, in part because they play the NFC North, the NFL did not screw us las bad as last year. At least the division games are not all at one. And while the last 6 games are no cake walk at least it is not as bad as last year.
So, I will start. 17 - 0
I can find 9-10 wins on that schedule.
FWIW: Per Rooney, against Green Bay the team will have a new throwback uniform that will be unveiled in July.
Color rush vs Miami on MNF.
FWIW the Steelers have the 10th hardest schedule in the league. Not surprising considering their division and the fact that they play the best NFC division. Additionally: Baltimore 9, Cincinati 13, and Cleveland 14.
You will know where this team stands by the 5th game. If they wait until the end of the 2nd quarter to start scoring points (FG) it's going to be a miserable season. They need to sprint to 1st quarter leads every game if they expect to do better than .500.
All Defense!
I see another boring season