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Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 Season Preview

The pass that expanded the legacy of Tim Tebow also raised one very gigantic question about the team that it came against.Did the Denver Broncos' stunning 29-23 victory in the 2011 AFC Wild Card Playoffs, decided on a miraculous 80-yard touchdown connection from Tebow to Demaryius Thomas on the first play of overtime, signal the beginning of the end of the Pittsburgh Steelers reign of excellence?In many ways, 2012 will be a year of major transition for the Black and Gold. Perhaps the franchise's most accomplished player during its most recent period of glory, wide receiver Hines Ward, announced his retirement in March after 14 sensational seasons with the organization. A pair of defensive stalwarts, linebacker James Farrior and end Aaron Smith, are also gone following long and storied runs. A revised offense now under the command of former Kansas City head coach Todd Haley is being installed with the team opting not to renew the contract of previous play-caller Bruce Arians.The summer ...

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