Pickett ranked worst first rd QB in last 5 years

Richardson was a far worse selection. Blowing the fourth overall pick on a disaster is a hell of a lot worse than taking a shot on a guy at 20. Pickett was also put in a worse situation and played better, though neither was good.

 

The jury is still out on Richardson. He has a lot more talent than Pickett, and could end up redeeming himself. Can't say the same for Pickett, I'd be surprised if he's still in the league another 2 years.

 

There are still people foolish enough to be taken in by Richardson's physical tools, but he has made it very clear he isn't a starting-caliber NFL quarterback.

 

So you want some turnovers before your guy gets hurt. Got it.

 

Pickett has won more games than Richardson.

 

All but one of those with a joke of an offensive coordinator, terrible offensive line, two wide receivers who folks here insist had to go, and a running back Blast and others here insist wasn't any good.

(I say all but one because he did get that one full game without Canada.)

 

I've watched Richardson play a few games and other than the 1st quarter vs Steelers in 2024 before he got injured and Flacco took over... he has been terrible.

 

They are both injury prone. Richardson failed in a situation with a good offensive coach, solid receivers, an elite running back, and good offensive line. Pickett had none of that and he was still better than Richardson. I don't want either of them because they are both injury prone, but Richardson is far worse.

 

We'll have to agree to disagree on this. I've seen nothing from Richardson to make me believe he is even on par with successful backup QBs like Tyrod Taylor, Jacoby Brissett, Tyler Huntley, Mason Rudolph, etc.

 

We saw Richardson put in a fantastic situation and fail miserably before repeatedly getting hurt. Pickett was better under far worse circumstances before also repeatedly getting hurt.

 

Me too, but for different reasons. I can change Richardson into a TE, or Wr, so I wouldn't lose out completely on my pick, and that would be the only reason . I still can't believe someone actually watched Richardson play football, and said hey this will make a great 4th pick in the draft. LoL

 

Because of Tomlin. LoL

 

I know everyone will laugh, and I think Richardson suck, but I would have bet big money had He played under what many of You think was a suck a$$ HC Tomlin, Richardson would have won more games.
We've seen the proof with Old Wilson, Old Rodgers, Mason, and Fields.