Why the Pittsburgh Steelers Are Set for Biggest Turnaround in 2014

June 17, 2014   ·   Andrea Hangst   ·   Jump to comments

For the past two years, the Pittsburgh Steelers have ended their seasons with an 8-8 record. For many other teams, this wouldn't be a cause for concern, but the Steelers are presently less than four years removed from their last Super Bowl appearance. Two consecutive .500 seasons for the Steelers means there's a problem.
However, the Steelers' problems have solutions. And now, the team looks like they're not just in the running to have a good season and be competitive in their AFC North division—they look like they're ready for one of the NFL's biggest turnarounds this year. Here's why.
 
A Better Run Game
The Steelers were not very productive when it came to running the ball last year. They amassed just 1,383 rushing yards, tied for 27th in the league. They had only nine rushing touchdowns and averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt. The lack of balance in the offense did them few favors.
This year, things look to be different. Lead tailback Le'Veo...

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