PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room had a calm vibe about it entering the final week of the regular season. The pllayers had wallowed in the Ravens loss for a couple days. They got over it.
Recognizing they can't affect how the Bills play against the Jets on Sunday, knowing that a 10-6 record might not be enough to make the playoffs, the Steelers are clinging to their camaraderie.
On Thursday, nearly every locker had a red sweatshirt in it. A few players picked up the sweatshirts and wore them around the facility.
The words in white letters on the chest of the hoodie: Always Respect Day One.