Kenny Pickett Buzz: Steelers Drop No Hints of Parting Ways with Quarterback
ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reports that the Pittsburgh Steelers “haven’t given any indication they plan to move on” from quarterback Kenny Pickett, who’s currently taking a sideline vacation due to a high ankle sprain. Yes, that’s right, he’s on the bench, not by choice, but because ankles can be tricky.
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Kenny Pickett’s Ankle Saga: Will the Steelers Stick with their Quarterback
Before Pickett’s unexpected ankle drama, fans were already pondering if the team should start browsing through the quarterback aisle during the offseason. The 2022 first-round pick has racked up 2,070 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions in 12 starts.
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Now, I know those numbers might sound like a secret code, but they essentially mean he’s been throwing the ball a lot and sometimes to the wrong team. Critics argue that maybe it’s time to break up with Pickett in 2024 and start swiping right on a new quarterback. Why? Well, for starters, he’s not your typical fresh-faced rookie; he’s a wise old 24. In quarterback years, that’s practically ancient. Plus, he was supposed to be Mr. Reliable, not Mr. Mediocre. Unfortunately, he’s been more of the latter.
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But hold on, let’s not put all the blame on Pickett. Some fans are pointing fingers at the Steelers’ offense under Matt Canada. In the two games after Canada got the boot as offensive coordinator, Pickett suddenly transformed into a passing wizard—31-of-43 for 348 yards with a 95.9 passer rating. Abracadabra! Maybe it was the playbook all along.
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Now, if the Steelers decide to swipe left on Pickett, who’s the alternative? Enter Mitch Trubisky, the man with the golden arm (or at least we hope it’s gold). He’s getting another chance to prove himself, but let’s not forget his stint as the starter in 2022. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go as planned. Trubisky threw for 653 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in four weeks before getting benched.
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So, it’s like giving an actor a second chance after a flop movie—we’ll see if he’s got what it takes to be the leading man. In the grand play of football decisions, only time will tell if Pickett stays or if the Steelers decide to cast a new quarterback in the starring role. As for now, let’s just hope Pickett’s ankle heals faster than a wizard can say “wingardium leviosa.” Fingers crossed!
