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Based on strength of schedule, are the 2008 Steelers on the "the best of all time" list?

They came within a hair of being the only team to rank #1 in all defensive categories, had the defensive player of the year, Polamalu making all the INT's, all of Ben's 4th quarter game winners.

But most of all - the toughest schedule is recent history. They played the NFC East, with every team above .500, the "big three" of the AFC - Chargers, Pats and Indy, the Titans, 3 knock down drag out's with the Ravens, and still came out 12-4.

I watched most of these games as they broadcast the Steelers games in my area. Most of them were hard fought victories.

Obviously the Steelers aren't my favourite team, but you can't overlook there season this year. I would rank them as one of the all-time teams.

What do you think?

Update:

No no you guys are missing the point, sure alot of teams have went with 1 loss or 2 losses etc, but look at strength of schedule.

The Steelers played all the top teams in the NFL this year. How many of those one or two loss teams can actually claim the same thing?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    They are the scumiest scumbags ever that abuse there wifes.

  • 1 decade ago

    This team, based on the toughest schedule in NFL history, a makeshift O line, many injuries to starters and a second year coach, certainly ranks with the best of all time teams, yes.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    PEYTON. No consistent play considering that Kelly retired We drafted Todd Collins. He replaced right into a bsut Flutie replaced into run out via Donahoe and could no longer carry down the activity becuase the team kissed Johnson's @$$ Johnson sucked Van Pelt wasn't the respond Bledsoe replaced into over the Hill JP won't manage to throw a 10yd pass

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    This team will go down as one of the best teams ever. Pittsburgh Steelers play with class and honor. They play for the fans and they play with heart and desire. The Rooneys are the best owners in all of football and they did a great job. Anyone who doesn't agree is just against the steelers. Why do you think Billy Boy Bidwill lured Wisenhunt from the Steelers to be the Cards head coach. He wanted to learn from one of the greatest run franchises in all of sports. Go Steelers!

    Many of these players will likely make the hall of fame:

    - James Harrison

    - Troy Polamalu

    - Ben Roethlisberger

    - Santonio Holmes

    - Hines Ward

    - Willie Parker

    Just to name a few

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    To say they are the best of all time is a bit of a stretch. You can argue though that they went through the best season of this decade.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    they are good but you cant compare teams from different decades. there division isnt very tough either.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    No, they won the Super Bowl, but you're getting carried away.

  • 1 decade ago

    They beat the Patriots....when the Pats had Cassel not something to be proud about

  • 1 decade ago

    hell yea theyre on all time great.

    HERE WE GO PITTSBURGH!!!!

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