Mason Rudolph may have the ball right now, but if he had it his way, Kenny Pickett would be the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback on Sunday. Having missed the past three games due to an ankle injury, he expressed confidence in his belief that he’s ready to play, but deferred to coaches and the medical staff. At least one of his top receivers shares his belief in his readiness.
“He’s preparing like he’s going to play, actually”, WR Diontae Johnson told reporters yesterday, via the team’s website. “I’m seeing him taking extra reps whenever he’s not going.