Not every franchise that drafts a quarterback in the first round has the same environment or anticipated role for him. Some teams hope to build a team around a quarterback, while others take a different approach. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett steps into a presumably win-now defensive team, which will have bearing on his initial role. Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez offered Pickett advice in a recent interview, as he stepped into a similar situation as a rookie.
“Most importantly though, for a young guy, is staying within the system,” Sanchez said on The Herd With Colin Cowherd Friday.