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Steelers schedule 2020: Worst and best case scenarios

By Jobe Morrison

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 25: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 25: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of a preseason game at Nissan Stadium on August 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers fumbles the ball as he is hit by Deatrich Wise #91 of the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 08: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers fumbles the ball as he is hit by Deatrich Wise #91 of the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) /

Worst Case Scenario:

0-16, everyone gets fired, retired, and there’s a new hire. Overly pessimistic, I know.

Let’s Ben isn’t at full strength and has a luke-warm season, the ground game can’t get going, and the defense plays at a slightly lower level than last year… and of course health issues.

If these things come to pass, it could be the end of the Ben & Tomlin era as we know it. Then, it would not be a fun year in the Steel City.

If the offense can’t make strides and maintains a low level of play, it could be the first losing season under Mike Tomlin.

In this case, I’m getting a 7-9 type of record.

This season will rest very much on the arm and experience of Ben Roethlisberger. If the defense can maintain an elite level of play, a 7-9 or 8-8 season could be the likely scenario.

As I look at the schedule, I get the feeling this could be an 11-5 or 12-4 type of season if the general expectations for the Steelers roster are mostly met.

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Time will tell as we anticipate the start of the 2020 season. Make no mistake, all of football nation is praying the coronavirus will be minimized come kick-off for the college and NFL seasons.

Stay tuned for more analysis of the Steelers schedule and upcoming potential openings for offseason workouts here at Stillcurtain.com

Here we go Steelers!

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