Sure, the playoffs are a long shot for the Steelers. Too much has to go right over the last two weeks (so far it went right the first week!), for them to get into the post-season.  

But what I respect so much about the Steelers, is that they NEVER quit on a season. It's why over the past 40 years, they have only had one year (1988, they went 5-11) where they didn't win at least 6 games in a season. It's an unbelievable testament to their professionalism and weekly approach. You will never see a situation like the Redskins, Falcons and Texans; 3 playoff teams of last year with Super Bowl aspirations (especially Atlanta), basically quitting 1/3- 1/2 way through the year. There is no other way to say it. Those teams have way too much talent to be at the bottom of the league standings.  With minimal effort, they should have won 6-7 games. Conversely, the Steelers were 0-4 and 2-6. They have a veteran team who, realizing the playoffs were a long shot, could have basically given up on 2013. They fought.  

As I said, the post-season is a long shot (Having to win and have 3 other teams loose). But at least they gave themselves a chance entering week 17 to make it in.  

 

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Hi, OSP-my pro team is the sad assed Washington

edskins who have been 'Sniderized' and rendered absolutely feckless-I think they were out of contention about the 2nd week in October-geez-Until Danny departs, the 'Skins are up poop creek with no paddles in sight-Little offense and the only success with defense is vs. the name change     happy holidays, All   8-)

..after not showing up yesterday!

   Last game played in the Park: San Fran will pull out a win!  Dallas is going to get their a** kicked next week!  

   It has been one interesting season!

Hugs and Kisses,
Kelly