Pickett To Eagles

[Shawn]

I think this is what we'll do (but I hope we don't).

I'd rather get a journeyman and someone off the scrap heap (plus a UDFA arm for camp).

Then use the picks we have to get guys who are going to play.

We need to develop the future. But yet I do think the Steelers have their first real window in years. Weapons for Russ, OL…will be an interesting draft.

[Shawn]

Tomlin told players they got their guy in Kenny F'ing Pickett on draft night, but it's 100% on the lame duck GM to pick the HOF coach's franchise QB?

I watched quite a bit of Pickett after we drafted him. I didnt see it. One year wonder with mechanic issues, average arm, and not all that bright. The Steelers out of sheer desperation convinced themselves that KP was their guy. But he was a 5th round talent. A NFL back up guy.

[Shawn]

Anybody now think we MIGHT take a flier on a QB day 2 if one drops?

Speculation. Did Kenny go HOSTAGE behind the scenes and was REWARDED by yes going to a contender but without a PRAYER of starting?

I think QB in the first now becomes a real possibility. What are the Steelers going to do if Wilson has a terrific season and holds them hostage? Even worse what if Wilson cant find that early career magic and looks washed? They will not placate Wilsons ego like they did Bens.

[Ghost]

More evidence that Kahn will not baby malcontents. But some of yinzs can keep denying it.........

I love it. Addition by subtraction. There is a new sheriff in town!

[Captain Lemming]

Tomlin told players they got their guy in Kenny F'ing Pickett on draft night, but it's 100% on the lame duck GM to pick the HOF coach's franchise QB?

I think his a point is that Kenny was not picked by Khan. Thats all.

Dizz knows Tomlin liked the pick. He argued that when it happened.

It was a collaboration. Again one that Khan was not part of, he has no skin in the game.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

Not super surprising.

Got beat out by Mason. Then seemed to be replaced by Wilson.

Wonder if anyone still thinks they anointed him to be QB1 next season (actions >>> words).

Wonder if we bring in Tannehill to be the backup? I'd probably prefer someone younger though.

Probably means we take a mid-round QB.

Edit: Comments on the Depot are saying we get their 3rd (98 ) and they get one of our 4ths (120). Then a couple of 7ths next season. Was hoping that it would be more like we get a 3rd. But I guess his value wasn't that high.

3rd rounder (pick 98 ) and two 2025 7th round picks

Steelers Give :
Kenny Pickett and Pick 120 (4th round)

Basically, they gave KP to move up 22 spots from 4th round to 3rd round.

We sold low for a bust of a first round pick.

[LPMAN]

I think QB in the first now becomes a real possibility. What are the Steelers going to do if Wilson has a terrific season and holds them hostage? Even worse what if Wilson cant find that early career magic and looks washed? They will not placate Wilsons ego like they did Bens.

I said in the middle of the season we mght draft a QB in round 1 or 2. Someone I think Chucktown? Said I should leave the board if we don’t and he should leave board if we do?.gotta find that post not positive who said that to me lol. But they said it was an impossibility we would give up on Pickett after 2 years. I said 2 years is usually when you know if they are your next franchise qb

[T.Ferguson]

Definitely sounds like he asked to be moved and I don't blame him, pretty abrupt out of left field move by the team, especially considering the team now only has 1 QB on the roster and he's 36.

[Buzz]

Dulac tweeted that the move was because he wasn't handling Russ's arrival well. Couple that with his refusal to dress week 17 and they're just moving on.

Now if we can just work a trade to ship away Pickens, the housecleaning will be complete

[T.Ferguson]

What an epic disaster of a QB situation.

Draft Kenny in the 1st as "Their Guy".

Pair him with the worst coordinator in football.

Grab Mitch in free agency as the vet mentor.

Tell everyone they are not permitted to turn the ball over.

Complete waste of TWO seasons.

100%, total failure by FO and coaching staff here.

[NorthCoast]

We need to develop the future. But yet I do think the Steelers have their first real window in years. Weapons for Russ, OL…will be an interesting draft.

In Yogi Berra style; "the future isn't now".... the Steelers are not ready for a shiny new QB. Build the OL, get the offense functioning under RW, then find a QB next draft. I am getting jaded on these "great QB class" hypes lately. Too often they aren't anything different than years past, i.e. one good one, and a bunch of average types.

[whatever]

Well, I guess if you aren’t going to give him a fair shot to compete, it’s a good move.

[NorthCoast]

100%, total failure by FO and coaching staff here.

Colbert definitely went out with a fizzle.

[Captain Lemming]

There is speculation that happened, but honestly, does anyone think it was going to be a fair competition? Kenny's seen that NOT happen two straight years.

Yeah, you are probably correct. Frankly, he?d win as Kenny is a preseason beast.

[Oviedo]

I'd crack up if they used that pick 98 to trade for Fields now

This was exactly my thought. They are either going after Fields or they are going to target Bo Nix or Michael Penix