All offseason, the buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett was rather loud — and rightfully so.
Pickett closed his rookie season in impressive fashion, leading the Steelers to a 7-2 record in the second half of the season while mounting four fourth-quarter comebacks and three game-winning drives.
Then, he looked even better in minicamp, OTAs and even training camp, before putting together quite the impressive preseason in three showings: 13-of-15, 199 yards, two touchdowns.
He’s generated quite the hype for himself entering the 2023 season and has increased expectations in the process. Yet, when it comes to QB rankings overall within the league, Pickett remains on the outside looking in on the top 20.