Things To Look For Before The Steelers Season Begins: Part Two

This is the second in a four-part series of things to look for in the final weeks of 2009 Steelers preseason. This series will look at remaining position battles, injury updates and prognoses, play-calling, coaching, and a season preview prior to the Sept. 10 opener against the Tennessee Titans. The Steelers have played two preseason games thus far, winning at home in the Super Bowl rematch against the Cardinals and dropping the game at FexEx Field against the Redskins last Saturday. While the road for the seventh Super Bowl title is well under way, the Steelers have several questions that need answers soon. Some of those questions are:   Health and Contract Issues Health: Thus far through the preseason, the Steelers have not been plagued too badly by the injury bug. Starting center Justin Hartwig and last season's starting right guard Darnell Stapleton have both missed time with injuries. Stapleton's injury has led to former 2005 third-round draft pick Trai Essex to ta...