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If Steelers' D passes Titanic test, it approaches greatness

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Watching the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense battle the Baltimore Ravens in Week 15 brings back some faint memories of 1976. The Steelers' Steel Curtain defense was in its prime in 1976. A 1-4 start coupled with the injury loss of Terry Bradshaw triggered perhaps the greatest stretch of defense ever witnessed in the NFL. Not only did that defense prevent opponents from scoring but it defied quarterbacks to even think about accruing first downs. With eight Pro Bowl defensive starters performing ...

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