Mike Tomlin has confidence in Kenny Pickett as a leader. For the next couple of weeks, he wants to evaluate him as a quarterback. Of course, those two things can go hand-in-hand. But to be the starter, Pickett’s going to have to make plays once the ball is snapped, not just impress before and after. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Tomlin said he’s not concerned about any questions over Pickett’s ability to lead the group.
“I’m not overly concerned about that narrative,” he said via the team website. “I think that when you’re 22, 23, 24 years old and you’ve been playing quarterback all your life, you understand those informal responsibilities that come with the position.