In the wake of yet another playoff disappointment, it’s impossible to grasp the full dimensions of the Steelers’ current plight without also examining what’s happened to the NFL at large in recent years. Approximately one year ago, the Steelers were manhandled by the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. When the game ended, there was little doubt as to which was the dominant team. And even though the memory of that game is a painful one for Steelers Nation, there’s no shame in being eliminated from the playoffs by a better team.
AFC Championship Game will speak volumes about the state of the NFL
