Kenny Clutch

["BuzzNuter"]

I think people use all time greats because the hope is a player, especially a first round QB becomes great and not the next Alex Smith or Andy Dalton

Not sure why more people aren’t reminded of Ben these last 2 games when watching Pickett. He’s nothing like Ben physically of course but last minute drives for the win in must win games???? That is Ben all day.

Pickett is breaking the pocket and making things happen after the initial play breaks down at critical times in both games.

You know Alex Smith was a pretty good QB. If not for injuries he may have been able to make some championships. Remember he was replaced by Mahomes. It would not be bad if Picket was Alex Smith sans the injuries.

[T.Ferguson]

You know Alex Smith was a pretty good QB. If not for injuries he may have been able to make some championships. Remember he was replaced by Mahomes. It would not be bad if Picket was Alex Smith sans the injuries.

I liked Smith but he was not a championship QB imo. I remember watching him in a playoff game and it went to OT and it was obvious he wasn't going to get the job done.

One of the big factors that separates championship QB's from other QB's are the intangibles. The competitiveness, the clutch factor, pocket presence, etc. Either a QB has it or they don't, Smith didn't have it imo. KP might actually possess these intangibles which is what is exciting for me.

[feltdizz]

You know Alex Smith was a pretty good QB. If not for injuries he may have been able to make some championships. Remember he was replaced by Mahomes. It would not be bad if Picket was Alex Smith sans the injuries.

Alex Smith had 1 TD and 11 INT’s his rookie year. Its an insult to use Alex Smith as a ceiling given his first year compared to Kenny.

[Northern_Blitz]

Alex Smith had 1 TD and 11 INT’s his rookie year. Its an insult to use Alex Smith as a ceiling given his first year compared to Kenny.

Did someone say ceiling?

Also..Smith played 3 years in college vs. Kenny's 5. So I think it seems pretty reasonable that he wasn't as good as Kenny has been as a rookie since Kenny is more experienced and older / more mature.

[feltdizz]

Did someone say ceiling?

Also..Smith played 3 years in college vs. Kenny's 5. So I think it seems pretty reasonable that he wasn't as good as Kenny has been as a rookie since Kenny is more experienced and older / more mature.

Kenny really only played in 2.25 games his freshman year. People really use 5 years like he played every game.

and yes, when someone says Kenny might be an Alex Smith that is their ceiling. What sense does it
make to imply Kenny might be Alex Smith on the second floor?

[Sword]

Harris was a beast tonite

the best game I have ever seen him play!! well done Harris!

[Northern_Blitz]

Kenny really only played in 2.25 games his freshman year. People really use 5 years like he played every game.

and yes, when someone says Kenny might be an Alex Smith that is their ceiling. What sense does it
make to imply Kenny might be Alex Smith on the second floor?

Alex Smith played in 2 games in his freshman year and threw 4 passes.

Pickett played in 4 games and threw 66 passes.

If Kenny's first year in college doesn't count, Smith's counts less than nothing.

Total college passes:
- Pickett 1674
- Smith 587

Remember how "NFL ready" was the name of the game with Pickett? I wonder how many guys threw as many passes in NCAA ball as he did?

And none of this is bad. But I think it means the "his rookie year was much better than Smith's, so it's an insult to compare them" doesn't hold as much water as people might think at first glance.

IMO, it makes sense to pick a good (not great) QB as a comp because it sets more reasonable expectations (although most QBs won't have a career as good as Smith's). Then if a guy gets to that level, I think it makes sense to bust out the big comparisons.

But that's just me. Some like putting the big dream on guys I guess...

[feltdizz]

Alex Smith played in 2 games in his freshman year and threw 4 passes.

Pickett played in 4 games and threw 66 passes.

If Kenny's first year in college doesn't count, Smith's counts less than nothing.

Total college passes:
- Pickett 1674
- Smith 587

Remember how "NFL ready" was the name of the game with Pickett? I wonder how many guys threw as many passes in NCAA ball as he did?

And none of this is bad. But I think it means the "his rookie year was much better than Smith's, so it's an insult to compare them" doesn't hold as much water as people might think at first glance.

IMO, it makes sense to pick a good (not great) QB as a comp because it sets more reasonable expectations (although most QBs won't have a career as good as Smith's). Then if a guy gets to that level, I think it makes sense to bust out the big comparisons.

But that's just me. Some like putting the big dream on guys I guess...

I don’t care how many games Alex played on college as a freshman.. lol.

Who the hell wants their drafted QB to be Alex Smith?

[TheRealTazz864]

I don’t care how many games Alex played on college as a freshman.. lol.

Who the hell wants their drafted QB to be Alex Smith?

I think most people who know what's what say that he STAYED in college for 5 years... I think they don't think he made an impact playing football for five years... They admire the fact that he stayed and played meaningful snaps in his 5th year...

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Glad to see people seeing what I knew all along..

Kenny MF Pickett!!!

I'm late to the party on this thread, but... this is the first thing i noticed about the kid (and said as much around these parts).

You of all people probably recall me jumping in asking if there was room on that bandwagon early on because of me noticing that he had the clutch gene

[WindyCitySteel]

Remember how "NFL ready" was the name of the game with Pickett?

Pickett was NFL ready, Mike Canada's offense is not, if you will.

[Shawn]

You should have caught me when I was living right down the street from Heinz Field... I used to walk to tailgates all the time... The GOOD tailgates would set up sofas and TV's right in Lot C... better view, I think.... beer didn't cost $5, either...

Well, if 864 was/is your area code we were probably neighbors at one point.

[TheRealTazz864]

Well, if 864 was/is your area code we were probably neighbors at one point.

I believe in Pittsburgh, it was 412...

[Shawn]

I believe in Pittsburgh, it was 412...

Yes, I was referring to NW South Carolina. I have never lived in Pittsburgh.