The 16-0 is nothing ok but nothing without that ring. People will remember the 11-5 2005 Steelers more than they will the 15-1 2004 Steelers. That being said, I don't believe trying to go 16-0 will detract from the ability to win the next three postseason games.
Actually, the REAL question is if in the last game, the Dolphins go in at 0-15. Does Cameron Cameron rest his "regulars" or does he try to avoid injury for next season?
The only history of a 16-0 season would be that the season was longer than Miami's. But that doesn't make you undefeated. A perfect season AND a Super Bowl makes you undefeated. But 15-1 with a Super Bowl win still makes you champs. Not even a question in my mind. Super Bowl.
I wasn't saying the Steelers went 9-7, even though how I can see how you thought that. I was referring to the Steelers just squeaking in when I said "just like the Steelers." My bad.