Steelers Rookie QB Slated To Take Over

Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett's impressive, solid performance in the first two games has sparked widespread social media speculation that it's only a matter of time before he becomes the new starting quarterback.

In preseason games against the Shanghai Hawks and Jaguars, he caught 19 of 22 passes for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Against the Jaguars' primary defense, he finished 6 of 7 passes for 76 yards and one touchdown. What's even more exciting is that he came on to score a touchdown while the Steelers were attacking the pass. While head coach Mike Tomlin has yet to provide a definitive answer, his ability to withstand pressure has been acknowledged. Even if the Steelers adopt a conservative strategy of more honing and watching, he might at least make the leap to No. 2 quarterback.

So far in the game, we've seen Pickett get in between the gaps in opponents' defenses, use a great passing rhythm to hit targets, and break out of Cover 2 formations and zone coverage. He can also wait patiently in the pocket for a set gap to appear. Although not good at physical quality, but the movement of the pass is also reasonable.

He PLAYS THE BALL steady, DOESN't rush, doesn't make mistakes with his target selection, doesn't force big yardage, but executes THE play steadily. Although the more difficult Cannonball doesn't throw many long passes, he also places his passes in a good position for the wide receiver to catch them, so he has an excellent pass success rate and keeps the ball in his own hands.

In summary, Pickett's arm strength is not strong ball speed, but for the Steelers' tactics and teammates with good command, solid performance, appropriate pass selection, smart; He calmly passed the ball even when his opponent was in front of him, and his overall performance reminded me of Patriots quarterback Mac Jones.

George Pickens, a second-round receiver from the University of Georgia, has also played well in the preseason, and Pickett's PR skills have been good, confidently claiming that the two have a shot at being the next pair of Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase.