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Steelers' win over Colts feels like a loss

When you get down to it, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 2-1 after Sunday night's uninspiring 23-20 win over the Indianapolis Colts. But, man, it feels like the Steelers are 1-2 and the season could be in jeopardy. Rashard Mendenhall had no room to run, Ben Roethlisberger committed crucial turnovers and the defense let a third-string quarterback drive his team for the tying touchdown in the fourth quarter. When it mattered, however, Roethlisberger put the Steelers in position to win the game. So it was, in fact, a win. So that should be enough to celebrate. Maybe the injuries and the performance of the offensive line are putting me in such a sour mood. At some point in the fourth quarter, I'm pretty sure Flozell Adams got a phone call in the middle of his 100-chicken-wing snack and beer. The Steelers need some help on the line. Fast. I know the O-line has been criticized endlessly the last couple years, but that weakness is about to catch up with them. They cr...