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Steelers Following “Smashmouth” Blueprint From Previous Super-Winning Teams

Run the ball. Play good defense.

This is what the Pittsburgh Steelers have been known for throughout their history as one of the most successful franchises in the National Football League. Whether it be the Steel Curtain of the 70s, Blitzburgh of the 90s, or the 2005/2008 defenses that led the team to Super Bowl championships, the Steelers have always had a talented, experienced defense when they are competing for titles. The same could be said for a dominant running game, having the late Franco Harris lead the team back in the 70s while Jerome Bettis and other backs like Duce Staley and Willie Parker mix in during the 2000s in a ground-and-pound rushing attack.