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Slow starts for both Broncos and Steelers offenses

Pittsburgh Steelers v Denver Broncos

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 09: Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos warms up prior to the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL season opener at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 9, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Admit it, you were expecting more.

The first game of the Peyton Manning era in Denver. Ben Roethlisberger and a new coordinator try to make beautiful music together in Pittsburgh.

It had all the makings.

Instead, zip-zip after a quarter.

Manning has completed some passes, taken a good shot. Roethlisberger has completed both his passes, but the Steelers struggled to run early.

This has to get better, ... right?