Are you stunned that the Raiders beat the Steelers?
964064
Not really.  I think the Steelers suck and got real lucky that the refs liked them last season.  They will be picking high in the draft and have a new coach.\n\nThe Raiders do have a good defense, but most people don't realize that because their offense is so pathetic.\n\nFor more on the Raiders, Steelers and the NFL....check this site out.  http://factipedia.com/sportsblogs/
327648
I think the raiders will improve to about 6 - 10 this year.  It may not be what you want to hear but it is an improvement over their last season.  They will be in some close ball games but I think Aaron Brooks just doesn't consistently make great decisions with where to go with the football.  Brooks will look spectacular at times, and then make a couple bad throws that could cost his team a game.  Also their running backs are serviceable, as long as they don't put the ball on the ground.  Their linebackers and safeties have recently had a problem with wrapping up and are missing open field tackles.  Michael Huff was a good pick, that guy is a solid and safe pick.  The Raiders will work through this year and show improvement, but will still lack quality offensive lineman and some linebacker / safety / cornerback help.  They are moving in the right direction now, but will not have quite enough to make the playoffs just yet.  Now if Aaron Brooks improves in his decision making like Jake Plummer did, and all of their draft picks and free agent acquisitions have career years, then they can...but this is the football equivalent of winning the lottery.
1014846
I was really mad!! The Steelers are paying him soo much money that he shouldn't even being riding a motorcylce let alone riding one without a helmet. Hopefully he makes a full recovery and is healthy enough to lead us to another super bowl!!!
41509
Pittsburgh should win it all now that both INDY and NE are out of the picture. I can't think of a team remaining that can stop the Steelers now.
914552
Stop it!  Stop it!  You're killing me!  Our Stillers?  Make the playoffs?  HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!  At this point of the season, they couldn't beat the Mt. Lebanon Blue Devils (local high school team).  There aren't enough Terrible Towels in the world to wave them to within mailing distance of the playoffs.  The mere concept of them being even on the fringe of the playoff picture makes it necessary for me to wrap duct tape around my head, just to keep my skull from exploding.  Right now, every team left on Pittsburgh's schedule has circled that game and stuck it in the W column already.  Seriously, though, the Steelers aren't a horrible team.  They are still a good team that is playing horrible football.  They'll be back...just not this year.
48708
Pittsburgh is playing absolutely fearless right now.  They are on a mission and will blitz the heck out of the Broncos and force Jake Plummer to make some bad decisions.  Plus, Troy Polomanu is the best safety in the NFL right now.  I'm taking the Steelers.
420645
well, I'm a huge Raider fan to start out.  When I saw that the Titans took Young and the Jets stuck with their guns and took D'Brickashaw I was like "WE GOT LEINART!!!! WE GOT LEINART!!!"  then it came time for the Raiders to pick and I vividly remember hearing the commish saying "....the Oakland Raiders select Mmm" and I threw my hands in the air in triumph "Michael Huff from Texas"  man....the life was sucked out of me.  If you would have said the Raiders are gonna get Huff in the draft I would have been happy as hell.  If you THEN would have told me, "by the way, Leinart would have been available and you would have passed on him" I would think you were high.\nBut from all accounts the Raiders have high hopes for Andrew Walter and wern't about to draft another QB from USC even though Leinart probably won't resemble Todd Maranovich in the least bit.\nI love Huff and love it even more that he'll be starting and making plays week 1.  Darnell Bing is gonna suprise some people on the Raiders and I wouldn't be surprised if he gets someones starting job this season.\nHoward I know little to nothing about, only that he's an energy ball and has alot to learn and know even less about Paul McQuistan even though Weber St is like 15 minutes from my house LOL\n\nGO RAIDERS!!!!
883681
i dont know, but raiders fans scare me. and they're my local team.  *rolls eyes* go 49ers!
872433
Yeah!!!!!!\n\nCleveland Browns have the same record as those s hitsburgh Steelers. I'm going to enjoy this win over Atlanta as much as I will when they stun the boys from steel town!
258882
You never know because of how unpredictable the NFL is. Did anyone expect the Panthers to make the Super Bowl after only winning 1 game in 2001?  Did anyone see the Rams winning the Super Bowl in 1999 after being 4-12 the previous season?  No.\nThe Raiders have a chance at making the playoffs, but if had to be $100 on it, I would say no.  They are at the very beginning of a rebuilding phase in which they gradually phase out their veterans and replace them with younger talent.  To keep fans interested, they'll still keep some of their high priced veterans like Moss and Sapp. Al Davis will not admit that's where the team is, but that's what the team is doing. Maybe in 3 or 4 years the team will be contending but not within the next two years.
651321
Without a doubt the Steelers will have a great season and they will be fun to watch, if you are Steeler Fan.  They have a full package on offense and Santonio Holmes will contribute just like Rookie Heath Miller did last year at TE.  In the back field Duce Staley will run the ball with power and Willie Parker will run wild with his turbo speed.  Big Ben will play like a veteran that has a Super Bowl victory, there will be nothing new for him, just win baby. Their other weapon at wide out Hines Ward will still contribute after his MVP performance in the Superbowl. Cedric Wilson came around in the playoff and I believe he will be another factor that will make this offense very explosive. Finally the Line will be outstanding, watch out I'm thinking Back to Back.  It's a Steeler Tradition!
139609
The better team won the Super Bowl.  I'm not a Pittsburgh fan, but they played well enough to win.  The Seahawks did not execute as well as the Steelers.  Too many dropped passes and an ineffective running game did them in.  Three big plays by Pittsburgh were the difference.
171170
I am a "Steelers" fan and rooted fiercely for them, but I do agree that the refs were pretty blatant with there calls against Seattle! I think that overall Pittsburg would have won, but who knows? I just like to see a "fair and level" game and I do agree that this one was definately questionable.
811206
Not a Patriots fan, but Colts fan (I even admitted that in back to back 3-13 seasons).  Anyway, I think they were still shell shocked that we came to their house and beat 'em.  I'm surprised the Jets pulled this victory off.  The pressure is definately on for NE to win out for a prayer at a favorable seed in the playoffs.  Good luck with your Jets' season!
37560
raises hand.......STEELERS!!
114630
I DID! I WAS THERE AT THE GAMES IN DETROIT AND I LOVED THE KICK AS* THE STEELERS GAVE THE SEAHAWKS  :0)
193589
Yes.  I got beat up in 3rd grade making a 10 cent bet with someone that the Steelers would win the superbowl (they did).  The other guy, who was older than me, said he meant that they didn't win last year.  He beat me up, didn't get my 10 cents, and my dad tracked down his father and kicked his father's a$$.  And I never lost my 10 cents. So, yes, I love the Steelers!