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Found August 24, 2012 on Football Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ben Roethlisberger,  Bryant McFadden,  Aaron Smith,  James Farrior,  Ziggy Hood,  Mike Tomlin,  Hines Ward,  Chris Kemoeatu,  Mike Wallace,  Rashard Mendenhall,  Isaac Redman,  Peyton Manning,  Ryan Clark
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As a die-hard Steelers' fan, I have had the privilege of viewing many game-changing plays made by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, some even super bowl winning.This season though could prove to be the most challenging of Roethlisberger's career.Not only might the Steelers have trouble on the offensive side of the ball, but the defense could have difficulties too.Pittsburgh has lost the second and third cornerbacks on its depth chart, Bryant McFadden and William Gay, a spot where the stingy defense has seen somewhat suspecting prior years. Not to mention long time Steeler greats Aaron Smith and defensive leader James Farrior.The emergence of Ziggy Hood, a former first round pick, will be a key part of the defense "playing to the standard", as Mike Tomlin frequently says. Remember people, this is just the defense.No longer on the offensive side of the ball is sure handed hall of famer Hines Ward, who leads the team all-time in most major receiving categories.Add to th...
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