It is not that far fetched to think Cincy or Balto could pass the Men of Steel in 06...10-6 teams turn into 6--10 pretty easily these days...they have Big Ben though and he seems to find ways to get it done...his injury still seems to be the big question.
The Steelers lack of a pounding runner will put more pressure on the passing game that is something Ben hasn;t had to wrry about, as they've been a run first pass second team with Ben...I think they take a step back this year.