The Pittsburgh Steelers went 9-7-1 last season, and that was in a year in which they had plenty of issues. Most of their defensive line was injured and unavailable. One of their starting wide receivers missed most of the year. The offensive line was an ad hoc mess and in a major state of transition, and the offense was filled with rookies. And then there was whatever Devin Bush was doing.
There are plenty of reasons to believe that the Steelers should be a better, more talented team this year, with the quarterback position, of course, being the biggest question mark.