The Pittsburgh Steelers went 12-4 last season and won their division. They had plenty of representation in the Pro Bowl. But they also lost more than half a dozen starters from that roster, and had little means to replace those parts in free agency, relying upon internal growth and drafting.
There’s no question that they enter training camp with some legitimate holes in their roster, with depth lacking at outside linebacker, for example, and safety. There are major question marks in the starting lineup at cornerback and along the offensive line. Until we know more, a healthy degree of skepticism is fair.