2007 Pittsburgh Steelers Predictions & Season Preview

Get ready for the season with our 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers Predictions & Preview!

Our 2007 Pittsburgh Steelers predictions show a team that is bringing back a lot of the same components that led them to a 2005 Super Bowl title. This should make for an easy transition from Bill Cowher to Mike Tomlin, but there are most likely going to be a few growing pains. Still, last year's rough start had to be chalked up to a little bit of a hangover from winning the title the year before, and their 6-2 finish was proof that the team still has the players to compete. This is a team that could go under the radar in 2007.

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The first task for Tomlin is to get Ben Roethlisberger back to his previous form. He had an NFL-leading 23 interceptions a year ago compared to just 18 TDs after going 27-4 in his first two years under center. He is getting more of the responsibility this year as the team thinks he can handle the load. Charlie Batch provides a capable backup. Willie Parker continues to prove he has the talent to carry the load and racked up 1,494 yards last season. Pittsburgh added depth to the backfield with Kevan Barlow in order to give more of a 1-2 punch. The Steelers have a decent set of receivers with Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes, Cedrick Wilson, and Nate Washington. Expect to see more of four wideout sets this season.

As long as the front can stay healthy this defense will be pretty formidable. Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel are solid 3-4 ends and nose tackle Casey Hampton just eats up everything that goes through the middle. The Steelers are dealing with one of the weakest linebacking groups they have had in recent years with the departure of Joey Porter. James Farrior and Larry Foote are talented in the middle and were the top two in tackles a year ago. On the outside Clark Haggans and James Harrison will have to show consistency. At corner the team is suspect with Ike Taylor being benched for poor performance the last month and Bryant McFadden. At safety Troy Polamalu is as good as it gets, and the team will most likely use second-year player Anthony Smith at free safety.

This is one win total that we think the odds makers have nailed right on the dot. Nine wins for the Steelers this year is what we are factoring in, with a slightly better chance at the under than the over. We think this team makes the playoffs though as the Wild Card, so taking them to win the division is a risk, but one maybe worth taking at such long odds. Pittsburgh is also being overlooked as far as the conference and Super Bowl, so if you want a decent underdog place you wager on this squad.

Bodog has the following futures wagers available on the Pittsburgh Steelers:

Steelers Over 9 Wins: +100
Steelers Under 9 Wins: -130

Odds to Win 2007 AFC North: 11/4

Odds to Win the AFC: 14/1

Odds to Win the Super Bowl: 25/1