Players Still Behind Pickett

It's beyond obvious that he has the team's back and beyond obvious that he can be our franchise QB. Now why is that? Because they see that he can do it in practice when there aren't penalty flags all over the place and guys running straight through the OL at him. Ironically, Moore is one of the biggest problems because a QB can't even begin to do their job if they are constantly worried about their blind side.

 

After seeing how Mitch played last week it’s easy to see why they’re backing Kenny.

 

I'd like to know what they REALLY thought.. Just not what they said to the press because they where put in a spot

 

Disagree, totally. Very obvious and time will prove it as they just need to build around him and either get rid of this joke of a coach or get a competent OC and Tomlin stay out of it.

 

I don't know what you have been watching. I've defended Pickett quite a bit, but in no way is it obvious. If we judged solely by what he has shown us, at best, he is a temporary place-holder who will become a decent back up as soon as they can find a legitimate starter. I still think there is more upside than that, but he hasn't shown it in regular-season games.

 

Here is a problem I hope the Steelers are confronted with. Say Trub gets us to 10-6 and looks decent doing it (stop laughing). That game in Baltimore would be big. I believe Kenny will be ready by week 18. Mike would have to make a decision who to start. What a nice dream.

 

I think goldburg stole my weed

 

Dear Mrs Pickett

No it is not beyond obvious

Actually right now it seems rather dubious

 

Hmmm, players that see him every day or guys with 1 hand down their pants QBing from their couch.

 

What if we need both hands?

 

Seems like some good sh*t, too.

 

Obviously, he could use some but it doesn't help everybody.

 

This I agree with. Tomlin doesn't have a great track record of hiring. Canada was hired because he did a soild for Tomlins son. How about Austin? Happy with him?

Art II, Khan and Weidl should be on the search.

 

You keep repeating about your hands down the pants hmmm

 

I knew this was coming!

 

One of my all time heroes always had one hand down his pants-Al Bundy.

 

Exactly. At least Pickett's teammates know they can win with him more often than not. With Trubisky, not so much

 

I knew i could count on you to post this

 

Jets players say thet stand behind Zach Wilson every other week. When the other options suck, you gotta go with whats available lol.

 

Pickett's issue has never been his demeanor, leadership abilities, or intangibles. He's a guy that seems easy to like, and will work his @$$ off for the betterment of the team. His issues have been solely in his play.

I don't think Hurts was awful the year before it clicked for him. I think you and I actually got into a debate specifically on Hurts after the season (as I listed him as an above average QB that was going to be top 10 the next season). His first 2 seasons saw him start 19 games and he threw for like 215 yards per game, ran for 50 yards a game, threw 22 TD passes and added 13 rushing TD's. So he was essentially responsible for 265 yards a game and 35 TD's. He showed some promise as a passer, though he really only needs to be about a 240-250 yards a game guy to be good. I thought he looked SUPER close to being good.

I really hope Kenny takes a huge leap forward next year (since he will likely be the starter again in 2024), but he is pretty far behind where Jalen Hurts was going into his breakout year.