Steelers-Benglas: Observations of Another Wasted Opportunity by the Steelers

The Steelers lost to the Cincinnati Bengals today, simultaneously giving an upstart team much needed momentum and drawing more questions from a traditional powerhouse. For first time since December 2001, the Steelers lost a game that they held a lead of at least 11 points (that December 2001 loss was also to the Bengals, 26-23 in overtime). The Steelers have more questions than answers after today. Identity on offense? What identity? Play calling in the second half? What about that "great" defense? Here are some observations from today's debacle in the Jungle: 1. Bruce Arians still needs to go: The offense once again looked OK in the first half. The running game led by Willie Parker appeared to be back to his old form, rushing for season high 93 yards on 25 carries. Ben Roethlisberger kept plays alive like only he could, completing deep passes to Hines Ward and rookie Mike Wallace. Then the second half began. In the second half, Parker rushed for 21 yards on 11 carries...