What Are The Predicted Standings For The AFC North In 2009-10? Pt. 1: The Pittsburgh Steelers

Published June 10, 2009 at 5:01 p.m.

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I know some of you guys are probably wondering why I am asking Bengals fans to vote on how many wins they believe that a division rival win. My reason for making this poll is because there have been plenty of post voting on how many wins we will have but I am trying to predict the AFC North Standings for 09-10 season. So I'm going to post all of the division rivals schedules and you guys can vote on how many wins they will realistically get this season and then i will post the majority results and predicted standings after a few days..

FIrst we'll start with the favorites to win the AFC North Most Hated: The Pittsburgh Steelers

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2009 NFL Draft Picks:

32. Evander Hood, DE/DT, Missouri
Aaron Smith's successor. This is a good spot for Evander Hood, who fills a need. With Alex Mack off the board, this was the right move. (Pick Grade: A)

79. Kraig Urbik, G, Wisconsin
Kraig Urbik is solid value and fills a position of need. Ben Roethlisberger has to love this selection... (Pick Grade: A)

84. Mike Wallace, WR, Ole Miss
The Steelers needed receiving depth. Mike Wallace is a solid talent and presents good value here. Based on these picks, it's no surprise that the Steelers are contenders year in and year out. (Pick Grade: A)

96. Keenan Lewis, CB, Oregon State
Keenan Lewis was a fringe second-round prospect and he fills a need. Another very nice choice by the Steelers... (Pick Grade: A)

168. Joe Burnett, CB, Central Florida
Another corner? Well, it's a need, and Joe Burnett fits this draft range. He can also be a return specialist... (Pick Grade: B)

169. Frank Summers, RB, UNLV
I mocked Frank Summers to the Steelers a round later. He can be the power, goal-line back they've been looking for since Jerome Bettis retired. (Pick Grade: B)

205. Ra'Shon Harris, DE/DT, Oregon
More depth up front is never a bad idea. This is Ra'Shon Harris' draft range... (Pick Grade: B)

226. A.Q. Shipley, C, Penn State
One of the top picks in the entire 2009 NFL Draft in terms of draft and positional value. A.Q. Shipley could have been a third-round pick, and he could be an upgrade over Justin Hartwig. (Pick Grade: A)

241. David Johnson, TE, Arkansas State
Heath Miller's contract is coming up, so David Johnson is a bit of insurance. Johnson provides OK depth here... (Pick Grade: B)

...Offseason Moves:

Lions sign ILB Larry Foote

Steelers cut ILB Larry Foote

Steelers sign WR Shaun McDonald

Steelers sign P Dirk Johnson

Steelers sign CB Keiwan Ratliff

Bengals sign RB Gary Russell

Steelers cut RB Gary Russell

Steelers re-sign QB Charlie Batch

Buccaneers sign QB Byron Leftwich

Steelers re-sign ILB Keyaron Fox

49ers sign OT Marvel Smith

Steelers re-sign G/T Trai Essex

Steelers re-sign CB Fernando Bryant

Steelers re-sign DE/OLB Andre Frazier

Cardinals sign CB Bryant McFadden

Packers sign S Anthony Smith

Titans sign WR Nate Washington

Steelers re-sign G Chris Kemoeatu

Steelers cut G Kendall Simmons

Steelers cut ILB Mike Humpal

Steelers tender OT Willie Colon (1st round)

Steelers tender CB Anthony Madison (low)

Steelers tender FB Carey Davis (low)

Steelers franchise OT Max Starks

Divisional Rival History:
...Baltimore Ravens: The host dominates this rivalry, winning 12 of the previous 14 matchups. Pittsburgh won all three battles in 2008, though they were helped by Walt Coleman in Baltimore.
...Cincinnati Bengals: The road team has mysteriously claimed six of the past eight meetings. Go figure...
...Cleveland Browns: Will Cleveland ever beat the Steelers again? Pittsburgh has won 17 of the last 18 battles...

Regular Season Schedule/Results
WK	DATE	OPPONENT	TIME (ET)	TV	TICKETS	LOCATION
1	Thu, Sep 10	Tennessee	8:30 PM	NBC	Tickets	Heinz Field
2	Sun, Sep 20	@ Chicago	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Soldier Field
3	Sun, Sep 27	@ Cincinnati	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Paul Brown Stadium
4	Sun, Oct 4	San Diego	8:20 PM	NBC	Tickets	Heinz Field
5	Sun, Oct 11	@ Detroit	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Ford Field
6	Sun, Oct 18	Cleveland	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Heinz Field
7	Sun, Oct 25	Minnesota	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Heinz Field
8	BYE WEEK
9	Mon, Nov 9	@ Denver	8:30 PM	ESPN	Tickets	Invesco Field at Mile High
10	Sun, Nov 15	Cincinnati	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Heinz Field
11	Sun, Nov 22	@ Kansas City	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Arrowhead Stadium
12	Sun, Nov 29	@ Baltimore	8:20 PM	NBC	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
13	Sun, Dec 6	Oakland	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Heinz Field
14	Thu, Dec 10	@ Cleveland	8:20 PM	NFL	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
15	Sun, Dec 20	Green Bay	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Heinz Field
16	Sun, Dec 27	Baltimore	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Heinz Field
17	Sun, Jan 3	@ Miami	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Dolphin Stadium