When Ben Roethlisberger retired after the 2021 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers believed they had found his successor in the 2022 draft by selecting Kenny Pickett in the first round. That wasn’t quite how things worked out. After only two seasons with the Steelers, neither of which was very inspiring, Pickett reportedly requested a trade, not wanting to compete for the starting job against Russell Wilson. While Pickett didn’t play up to the standard of a first round pick, one analyst seems to believe that much of the blame for his failure can be placed on the Steelers.
The Way The Steelers Supported Kenny Pickett Was ‘Embarrassing,’ Says Warren Sharp
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