The super early 2016 power rankings are out there, and I have seen the team at 6th a couple of times — and even 10th. Most of the commentary is the same: the offense is great, the defense has some holes that need plugging, and bolstering the secondary is critical.
One thing that is a huge positive for this team is the coaching staff and the fact that the unit looks to be the same in 2016 barring any sudden changes.
Head coach Mike Tomlin’s record speaks for itself, and everyone knows he is not going anywhere for the time being, so even though there were some gaffes during a few games in 2015 that could have been blamed on head coaching, ultimately, the team was in a position to play for a championship.