As the Pittsburgh Steelers enjoy their bye week with a 3-1 record with hope on the horizon, don't get too excited. Those who root for this franchise know it's too early in the season to get your hopes up. In reality, this roster is set for a similar destiny that many teams under Mike Tomlin's leadership have experienced.
They started fast, which they needed to accomplish, but there is a bumpy road ahead.
If the Steelers want to address the pressing issue of playoff success, they must find ways to overcome adversity and win games against tough competition.