In a few days we’ll know whether the Steelers teams of this era count as a dynasty, or just simple greatness. The 2005 Steelers were a little different than the team that is about to face the Packers this weekend: This was a Bill Cowher production — remember shots of his jutting-jaw on the sideline, Jerome Bettis driving the ball at opponents, trick plays with the ball in Antoine Randle El’s hands? But there’s still a lot that hasn’t changed — this was still a Ben Roethlisberger team, Troy Polamalu in the defensive backfield, Dick LeBeau calling a stingy defense. But the 2005 team had what the 2008 and 2010 teams don’t have: underdog status. They were counted out, almost eliminated before the playoffs started. They had to fight for a wildcard spot, and take down the favorites throughout the playoffs. They were the kind of team that peaks at the right moment and takes a special ride to a championship, inspiring a fanbase that hadn’t grown into the bandwagon it has become in 2011.
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