It’s set in stone that Mitchell Trubisky will be the Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2022 season.
After all, he has the most experience among their options.
Likewise, the Steelers would like to get favorable returns from the two-year contract they gave him.
However, he might not be the starter for long because rookie play-caller Kenny Pickett is making a case.
In their preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, Pickett completed 13 passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns.
One of those scoring drives was the go-ahead catch by Tyler Vaughns with three seconds left to play.
A week later, Pickett had a solid stint versus the Jacksonville Jaguars, finishing with six completions for 76 yards and a touchdown.
The former Pitt Panther made several football analysts like former NFL quarterback Chris Simms into believers.
Pickett is a starting QB right now, and I'd say the Steelers should go with him. BUT – that o-line could be an issue. Would be a little scared with that early schedule – CIN, NE, CLE – to throw Pickett out there right away
— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) August 23, 2022
Simms tweeted, “Some thoughts on rookie QB film, starting with Kenny Pickett: He can just play. Knows where to go with the ball. Impressed with his control of the ball. And under pressure with people in his face – holy crapola. He doesn’t watch the rush and keeps his eyes downfield.”
The next part of his thread might unsettle Trubisky because he declared, “Pickett is a starting QB right now, and I’d say the Steelers should go with him.”
Steelers Should Be Cautious With Pickett
Simms has a point by not throwing Pickett into the fire immediately.
After all, the level of talent in the preseason isn’t the same as in the regular season.
Therefore, it might not be wise to have him compete against the Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, and Cleveland Browns.
The last thing they need is to disrupt his confidence, especially behind a questionable offensive line.
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