Moss traded away. But we had already traded Holmes (SB MVP) prior to season start. Pat’s didn’t have Mankins. But we lost 2 starting O linemen before/start of season. Ty Warren big D guy for Patriot’s lost for season. We lost Aaron Smith after just 4 games. Pat’s lost starting Kicker – we had to cut our Kicker due to bad performance. Steelers lost starting punter – Pat’s have a new punter.

We love Big Ben – but nobody is going to mistake him with Tom Brady. The Patriots begin & end with Brady. Tomlin and Steelers proved they can survive and win without Ben (short term).

So who should be Coach of the Year ….not Bellicheck and to be honest not Tomlin. I would say Falcons – Smith. Eagels – Reid. Bucs – Morris. Or even Bears – Smith.

Does anybody doubt that Troy (when injured) would have missed Sanchez in the Jets game when Allen (in Troy’s place) blitzed but ‘missed’ a sack ….that drive resulted in a TD for the Jets.
Or back a few years would Troy have missed Garrard on that scramble for a 1st down in the wildcard game – which Tyrone did miss in the open field. That 1st down led to time being wasted and a FG that put the Jaguars ahead (we lost).

NOW our team set a franchise record for rushing yards allowed (avg.) without Aaron – I want him back as well. But he was suppose to be ready for the playoffs. And if our D line is playing well as a unit – don’t disrupt it by bringing Aaron back in the Championship game if he isn’t ready to play in this first upcoming playoff game.

The Steelers as a unit need another O lineman or Def. Back because they got to look forward to a Colts or Pat’s playoff game. Either position player will be of use. Not a questionable all star that has been on injured reserved for 80% of the season.

Who here doesn’t realize that we will be drafting more D linemen – and …..yup Aaron won’t be back. [sorry Aaron - and thanks]

I think Tyrone Carter tried to replace TP when injured. The outcome was not good!I watch games and call them as i see them. I can take my Homer glasses off.

You’ve GOT to be kidding.

I can show you stats that indicate the Steelers do just fine without Polamalu too — does that mean the team doesn’t miss him when he’s out?

Anyone who doesn’t realize how dominant a player Smith is, should start following the Bengals instead.

If he can’t go for the 1st game – than why put him in the 2nd game. YES I realize he is a big factor with his outstanding play …but can we really be sure he will be ready to play in the AFC Championship game – if we get thru our 1st Div game??? Will he add or subtract from the D at that point ….?? Due to his age and this being a 2nd serious season-ending injury how can we be certain he is going to make a difference. With Hood and the D starting to jell – do we than take time away from the unit’s play by bringing back Smith in the 2nd playoff game?!? I don’t know doesn’t seem fluid or right to me … I really appreciate and respect what a competitor Smith is but ….when Woodson went out with an injury back in ’95 – he got the roster spot left open for him and than he did come back for the playoffs. The team could use an extra O lineman if Smith isn’t available for 1st game !!!!

Overrated….Overrated The Steelers went 12-4 Led the league in fewest rushing yards allowed 64.1 and led the league in sacks. Smith sure was missed.
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That is the point. The Steelers missed the all-time record by 1.+ yards per game. With Smith, the record was theirs. Yes, he is that good.

Besides, he constantly collapses the pocket when pass rushing. You should watch a few games when he plays. Really.

Get well Aaron, we need you.