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Halicke: Pickett's development into a franchise quarterback requires patience

Rookie quarterbacks take time to develop.

It's been so long since anyone in Pittsburgh has had to worry about developing a new quarterback. Ben Roethlisberger's 18-year career in Pittsburgh not only will earn him a place in Canton, but also made it so easy for so many to take the quarterback position for granted.

The growing pains of a young quarterback were very evident on Sunday. Kenny Pickett has a lot of potential, and he possesses tools that make it possible for him to be the next franchise quarterback in Pittsburgh.

At the same time, those tools all need development.