If the Steelers get to defend their Super Bowl title?

The Pittsburgh Steelers laid an egg, this time against the awful Oakland Raiders and lost 27-24 on a late touchdown after a 24-20 advantage with less than two minutes to go in the game.

The Steelers are now 6-6 and four games in a row, including lost really, really bad AFC West teams, the Kansas City Chiefs (and 27-24) and now the Oakland Raiders.

With their schedule, Pittsburgh should not be a problem to make the playoffs this year and have had a shot atDefense last year's Super Bowl title. Now it is difficult for them to make even the playoffs, let alone another title run at the Super Bowl.

The Steelers' vaunted defense is not what it once was. They do not make big plays (zero interceptions by their cornerbacks in this year), and make no major attacks in general.

The Bengals had to ensure a record eleven game with a field goal after a nine-play drive to win to go to kick the field goal.

The Chiefs went 91 yards in 8plays to score a touchdown of overtime and the force (where they won on a field goal).

The Baltimore Ravens went 10 plays in one minute and 47 seconds to score a touchdown with nine seconds ahead.

The Steelers took a 24-20 advantage with 1:56 on the Raiders still in the game. Pittsburgh then let the Oakland Raiders, the Oakland Raiders down so walking to the field and scores the winning touchdown.

The Steelers defense has let them down this year and I do not knowaddressed in time to make a run at the playoffs, let alone a run in the playoffs.

One last note. Pittsburgh safety Troy Polamalu has missed seven games due to injuries this year and the Steelers have lost six. I wonder, can a player for the defense that really so much difference?

Maybe Troy should be MVP this year, although he has not played much. After all, the Steelers are 1-6 without him and with him 5-0. This is not only precious. This is essential.

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