Pittsburgh Steelers: 5 things to watch for during OTA’s and minicamp

Jun 16, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Martavis Bryant (10) and Darrius Hayward-Bey (88) participate in drills during minicamp at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers Martavis Bryant (10) and Darrius Hayward-Bey (88) participate in drills during minicamp at the UPMC Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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1. Is this team Super Bowl worthy?

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made insane strides since their AFC Championship loss last season. Of course, their biggest roadblock remains the New England Patriots, but with the additions they’ve accumulated since January, they may be ready to beat Goliath.

The Patriots also made some improvements this offseason, and the AFC in general looks like the scariest conference in sports. Pittsburgh still sits as a strong second in the rankings, though, and they’re hoping this can finally be the year they escape the dread Bill Belichick-Tom Brady monster in New England.

They have everything they need to win now. With Ben Roethlisberger returning, they’re a heavy favorite to win the AFC North and are really the biggest threat to the defending Super Bowl champs in the playoffs.

The only thing left is to prove themselves, which all starts this summer. As we’ve already seen through social media, these guys are working their butts off preparing for a Super Bowl run. If they continue to go at the pace they are, there will be little doubt they can’t pull it off.

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2017 is the year. The only thing left is actually winning. Whether the big game is August or February, coming out strong in summer workouts is the first step towards claiming Super Bowl LII.

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