After watching the AWESOME cowboys steelers game today (and every other steels game this season) I am really wondering whether a team with such an inconsistent and at times straight anemic offense can win it all, especially this year, when there is no clear cut favorite. In 2000, the Ravens did it (in a similar parity filled season). They did it with Trent Dilfer. Now, Roethlisberger is far better than Dilfer ever was, but our offensive line is far worse than the Ravens' line that year. We aren't comparing oranges to oranges here, but not apples and oranges either. Like the erotic photo hunt photohunt example below, the teams aren't entirely the same, but the general picture is. Where the comparison really makes sense though is the defenses. The Ravens defense was impermeable that year (even though they finished the season second in total defense to the steelers). The steelers defense this year is better than that Ravens defense...winning games basically by itself this season. Much like the bears in the 85, the ravens in 2000...it might not matter what the steelers O does this year. James Harrison (seen below letting this browns fan know it is NOT cool to run on to the field during the game) and his fellow modern steel curtain might just be able to complete a super bowl run with lebeau's smashmouth d. 
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