The Steelers have wanted all season to make the playoffs. Now that they are closer to achieving their goal, they should be careful what they wish for.
History has a funny way of repeating itself.
From 1988 through 1990, Brister was the Steelers' starting quarterback, and he led them to the playoffs just once - in 1989. The Steelers will qualify for the playoffs only if they beat the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, and the Vikings are defeat the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Jets. Brister, who has appeared in only one game and thrown two passes all season, might start against the Colts for Pro Bowl quarterback Daunte Culpepper, who has a high ankle sprain. Culpepper wants to play, but the Vikings already have clinched a playoff berth and might be inclined to give Culpepper time to recover. Some people in the Vikings organization are fearful that the injury might take as long as three weeks to properly heal.