The Pittsburgh Steelers haven’t finished below .500 since 2003—an incredible mark of stability for one of the NFL’s most iconic franchises.
But that year holds important significance when it relates to today’s Pittsburgh Steelers. 2003 was the last season the Steelers had before they drafted Ben Roethlisberger. Now, heading into 2022, the Steelers are entering another Roethlisberger-less era. Following a shaky 9-7-1 season last year, there’s definitely a feeling from the outside that Pittsburgh could be headed into a rare rebuild. And with how much the AFC has been arming up this offseason, 2022 could be a particularly tough season for the Steelers.