CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers on December 17, 2006 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Photo by Getty Images.

Quarterback Drew Brees (9) of the New Orleans Saints during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA on November 12, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - AUGUST 19: Jermaine Wiggins #85 of the Minnesota Vikings gets past the tackle of Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers for a first quarter touchdown during a pre season game on August 19, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 07: Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers pay tribute to their team?s five Super Bowl wins before taking on the Miami Dolphins for the first game of the NFL season on September 7, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images)

Running back Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks for room to run against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium on September 18, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Getty Images.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by linebacker Pat Thomas #53 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium on September 18, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Getty Images.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Linebackers Larry Foote #50 and James Farrior #51 of the Pittsburgh Steelers conbine to bring down running back Fred Taylor #28 of the Jacksonville Jaguars at Alltel Stadium on September 18, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo by Getty Images.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Wide receiver Matt Jones #18 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by cornerback Deshea Townsend #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game at Alltel Stadium on September 18, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars won 9-0. Photo by Getty Images.

JACKSONVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 18: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers passes the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at Alltel Stadium on September 18, 2006 in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars won 9-0. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Pittsburgh Steeler fans cheer on their team during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Bengals won the game 28-20. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 24: Clark Haggans #53 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Bengals won the game 28-20. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 08: Troy Polamalu #43, Casey Hampton #98, and James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers enter the game against the San Diego Chargers during the 1st half of their NFL game on October 8, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California.

SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 08: HalfBack Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers dives into the endzone against the coverage of Cornerback Antonio Cromartie #25 of the San Diego Chargers during the 1st half of their NFL game on October 8, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 08: Safety Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the bench against the San Diego Chargers during his team's 23-13 loss in their NFL game on October 8, 2006 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. Photo by Getty Images.

SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 8: Running back Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with split end Cedrick Wilson #80 during the game against the San Diego Chargers on October 8, 2006 at Qualcomm Park in San Diego, California. The Chargers won 23-13. Photo by Getty Images.

ATLANTA - OCTOBER 22: Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drives the ball up the middle during the game against the Atlanta Falcons on October 22, 2006 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 05: Troy Polamalu #43 of the Pittsburgh Steelers upends Mike Bell #20 of the Denver Broncos as he runs the ball during thier game on November 5, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 12: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers makes a catch against the New Orleans Saints on November 12, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 12: Cedrick Wilson #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with fans after making a touchdown catch against the New Orleans Saints on November 12, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Saints 38-31. Photo by Getty Images.

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 19: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates throwing the winning touchdown pass against the Cleveland Browns on November 19, 2006 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Browns 24-20. Photo by Getty Images.

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 19: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by Willie McGinest #55 of the Cleveland Browns on November 19, 2006 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Browns 24-20. Photo by Getty Images.

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 19: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers lays injured against the Cleveland Browns on November 19, 2006 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Browns 24-20. Photo by Getty Images.

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 19: Willie Parker #39 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates his game winning touchdown with Nate Washington #85 of the Cleveland Browns on November 19, 2006 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Browns 24-20. Photo by Getty Images.

BALTIMORE - NOVEMBER 26: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by Jarret Johnson #95 and Bart Scott #57 of the Baltimore Ravens at M & T Bank Stadium November 26, 2006 in Baltimore, Maryland. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 03: Joey Porter #55 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates a sack against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Heinz Field on December 3, 2006 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 3: Alex Smith #81 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is tackled by the Pittsburgh Steelers defence at Heinz Field on December 3, 2006 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 3: Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for the outstretched Maurice Stovall #85 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Heinz Field on December 3, 2006 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 03: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers hands the ball off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Heinz Field on December 3, 2006 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - NOVEMBER 12: Wide receiver Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the New Orleans Saints on November 12, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Saints 38-31. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 07: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on against the Cleveland Browns December 7, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 07: Braylon Edwards #17 of the Cleveland Browns is tackled by Larry Foote #50 of the Pittsburgh Steelers December 7, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 27-7. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 07: Larry Foote #50 of the Pittsburgh Steelers tackles Jason Wright #29 of the Cleveland Browns December 7, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers won 27-7. Photo by Getty Images.

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Cedrick Wilson #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers high-fives a fan after a game against the Carolina Panthers December 17, 2006 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pittsburgh defeated Carolina 37-3. Photo by Getty Images.

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 17: Coach Bill Cowher of the Pittsburgh Steelers watches his team against the Carolina Panthers December 17, 2006 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Pittsburgh defeated Carolina 37-3. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 24: Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates making a catch against the Baltimore Ravens on December 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Ravens won the match 31-7. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 24: Cory Ross #40 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by John Kuhn #42 and James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 24: Bryant McFadden #20 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates making a catch with teammate Joey Porter #55 against the Baltimore Ravens on December 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Ravens won the match 31-7. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 24: Chris Gardocki #17 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up on the sideline against the Baltimore Ravens on December 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 24: Hines Ward #86 of the Pittsburgh Steelers dives to make a catch against the Baltimore Ravens on December 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 31: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers eludes Madieu Williams #40 of the Cincinnati Bengals en route to a touchdown in overtime on December 31, 2006 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 23-17. Photo by Getty Images.

CINCINNATI - DECEMBER 31: Jeff Hartings #64 of the Pittsburgh Steelers congratulates Willie Parker #39 after Parker scores a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 31, 2006 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 23-17. Photo by Getty Images.

PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 24: Nate Washington #85 of the Pittsburgh Steelers kneels on the field during the game against the Baltimore Ravens on December 24, 2006 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photo by Getty Images.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward snags a pass during game against the Oakland Raiders at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, California on October 29, 2006. Photo by Getty Images.