The Book

an opposing team's scout sizes up the Steelers

"They spent the off-season trying to I find some players for the offensive line, but they won't be as good there as in years past. They could have starters at tackle who haven't played much and aren't really tough....

Their wideouts are young, and I wonder about the talent there. If you have tremendous ability at that position, you can run by people. Without that you have to rely on smarts, and that's tough on rookies....

Jerome Bettis is on the downside, but if he dedicated himself, he could have another good year....

This will be a make-or-break season for Kordell Stewart, but I'm not sure Kent Graham is a legitimate starter....

Most of their pass rush will come from their outside linebackers. They used to get something from their inside linemen, but I don't think they have those kinds of players anymore....

They've had trouble at corner. Chad Scott gets hurt too much, and Dewayne Washington isn't the answer. They'll probably struggle at safety, too, where they've lost some Pro Bowl-caliber guys over the years."