Kenny Pickett Is Our QB. Deal With It, Whiners.

[Ballz Deep]

Hey everybody. Ballz Deep here .. Before anyone asks, yes, the nickname is related to extra curricular activities that are unrelated to throwing a football.

If 2022 means anything to the franchise and its fans, we're going to need to aggressively go after KP next week. For all the Malik hopefuls, we'll see how that works out. I don't know about you all, but the thought of Kordell Stewart 2.0 at the helm in 2022 doesn't excite me. Give me a QB with arm strength and accuracy any day.

And while I do see Mitch as an upgrade to Macy Rudolph, I don't recall any instance in history where a Bears reject ever turned into a Steelers franchise all-pro. Btw, let's not forget that Glitch wanted to play with the Giants. That speaks to his decision making ability if you ask me.

It's rare that a franchise can lose a longstanding, HOF QB and remain successful. Hell, even Belichick and Sean Payton couldn't do it. And I'm sure most of us would agree that Tomlin isn't exactly on equal turf with those two legends.

Lastly, why the frig didn't we sign the Honey Badger and resign Haden?? Instead we'll continue collecting rejects off waivers, I'm sure.

Without Pickett in 2022 prediction: 5-11-1
With Pickett in 2022 prediction: 10-7

 

[jitter77]

So a rookie QB w/ our crappy offense is going to give us 5 extra wins over a seasoned starter. Pickett may be good, but no way he will elevate the team like that in his first year. I am not for Malik either. We need to stay put or trade down and collect some picks. Trading up and giving up draft capital is by far the worst option

 

[CoolieMan]

this really should just be a part of one of the hundreds of other draft a qb threads

just another absurd idea without any analysis or explanation for the bullshit theory.

likely the user name refers to how he likes his boyfriends to service him

 

[Ballz Deep]

So a rookie QB w/ our crappy offense is going to give us 5 extra wins over a seasoned starter.

In many cases I might agree, but unfortunately our "seasoned starter" is a guy that was canned from the Bears, was given up quickly by the Bills, and someone who wanted to play for the Giants. So yes, I do believe that KP alone could be the difference in our ability to win an additional 5 games.

 

[CoolieMan]

If Pickett had gone to any other college no one here would give a **** about him

 

[SteelBuckeye]

If Pickett had gone to any other college no one here would give a **** about him

Say it louder for the folks in the back.

 

[Ballz Deep]

If Pickett had gone to any other college no one here would give a **** about him

*swing and a miss*

Regardless of the college, he'd be my top pick. He should be the vast majority's, especially since Matilda Rudolph is being told that he's competing for the starting position.

 

[CoolieMan]

*swing and a miss*

Regardless of the college, he'd be my top pick. He should be the vast majority's, especially since Matilda Rudolph is being told that he's competing for the starting position.

actually there is no way to prove this. since he did go to pitt

so i trust my wild speculation more than yours

 

[Ballz Deep]

If CAR, ATL, or SEA end up getting him, don't be surprised if you see any of the 3 making deep runs within the next 2 years.

Malik will be serving as backup to Sam Darnold somewhere.

 

[SteelBuckeye]

*swing and a miss*

Regardless of the college, he'd be my top pick. He should be the vast majority's, especially since Matilda Rudolph is being told that he's competing for the starting position.

Actually, he shouldn't be the "top pick" of the vast majority. None of the QBs in this draft class should. Not one. DL, WR, CB all are more pressing needs than Pickett, Willis, Corral, Ridder and the like.

 

[CoolieMan]

If CAR, ATL, or SEA end up getting him, don't be surprised if you see any of the 3 making deep runs within the next 2 years.

Malik will be serving as backup to Sam Darnold somewhere.

best of luck to them hope one of them gets the chance to prove you incorrect

 

[Ballz Deep]

actually there is no way to prove this. since he did go to pitt

so i trust my wild speculation more than yours

I live in an area part-time where not everyone is Steeler fans. Those non-fans (for the most part) have all said that we would be wise to pick him up. I'll trust that over the importance that you place on your own opinion.

 

[SteelBuckeye]

I live in an area part-time where not everyone is Steeler fans. Those non-fans (for the most part) have all said that we would be wise to pick him up. I'll trust that over the importance that you place on your own opinion.

Translation: "I trust the OPINIONS of my friends, who are not NFL talent evaluators over any other person who is also not an NFL talent evaluator."
To an extent, we all do this. In this case, I'm assuming your friends are the "vast majority" you reference above? They're wrong. Pickett is not a need and shouldn't be a want for the Steelers. WR, DL, CB ... Hell, even Strong Safety and ILB should all be considerations before QB. Any QB.

Edit: also, if your friends are NOT Steelers fans, why would you listen to, put so much stock in the opinions of, folks who have no psychological, emotional, or intellectual interest in what the Steelers' actual needs are. Seems a little off to me.

 

[CoolieMan]

I live in an area part-time where not everyone is Steeler fans. Those non-fans (for the most part) have all said that we would be wise to pick him up. I'll trust that over the importance that you place on your own opinion.

the opinion of people who likely exist only in your head, means even less than the opinions you have posted.

 

[SteelBuckeye]

By the way, you wouldn't happen to be tooling around Florida in a luxury automobile would you?

 

[Ballz Deep]

Translation: "I trust the OPINIONS of my friends, who are not NFL talent evaluators over any other person who is also not an NFL talent evaluator."
To an extent, we all do this. In this case, I'm assuming your friends are the "vast majority" you reference above? They're wrong. Pickett is not a need and shouldn't be a want for the Steelers. WR, DL, CB ... Hell, even Strong Safety and ILB should all be considerations before QB. Any QB.

Translation: "I'm lecturing someone on opinions while giving out my ill-conceived own." If we're being real, I wouldn't exactly call Tomlin or any current Steelers brass the end all/be all on NFL talent either. Devin Bush, anyone??

Cookie said "people only like him given the college that he played for". I refuted that by saying that I live in an area part of the time where people don't give a **** about Pitt or the Panthers, yet many still think he would be the best pick.

By all means, we can and probably will have the opportunity to watch a Tomlin molded Glitch T. throwing under center this season. And at least we'll have Madleyn Rudolph waiting in the wings after Glitch throws his 3 or 4th pick of the game. But hey, "KP isn't a need." Maybe we can draft a WR or CB that can throw the ball for us.

 

[CoolieMan]

Translation: "I'm lecturing someone on opinions while giving out my ill-conceived own." If we're being real, I wouldn't exactly call Tomlin or any current Steelers brass the end all/be all on NFL talent either. Devin Bush, anyone??

Cookie said "people only like him given the college that he played for". I refuted that by saying that I live in an area part of the time where people don't give a **** about Pitt or the Panthers, yet many still think he would be the best pick.

By all means, we can and probably will have the opportunity to watch a Tomlin molded Glitch T. throwing under center this season. And at least we'll have Madleyn Rudolph waiting in the wings after Glitch throws his 3 or 4th pick of the game. But hey, "KP isn't a need." Maybe we can draft a WR or CB that can throw the ball for us.

actually you only stated they were not steeler fans. that does not preclude them from being Pitt fans.

do you really think your lame nicknames for the Steeler QBs currently on the roster makes your argument any stronger?

 

[SteelBuckeye]

Translation: "I'm lecturing someone on opinions while giving out my ill-conceived own." If we're being real, I wouldn't exactly call Tomlin or any current Steelers brass the end all/be all on NFL talent either. Devin Bush, anyone??

Cookie said "people only like him given the college that he played for". I refuted that by saying that I live in an area part of the time where people don't give a **** about Pitt or the Panthers, yet many still think he would be the best pick.

By all means, we can and probably will have the opportunity to watch a Tomlin molded Glitch T. throwing under center this season. And at least we'll have Madleyn Rudolph waiting in the wings after Glitch throws his 3 or 4th pick of the game. But hey, "KP isn't a need." Maybe we can draft a WR or CB that can throw the ball for us.

Anger issues? Or maybe you're just one of those folks who believes his/her opinion and the opinions of their friends (who agree with him/her) are the only viable opinions. So, your opinion is that the one-year wunderkind is the only answer for the Steelers. The absolute, no-brainer pick. I disagree. In fact, there are many who disagree. Folks who actually follow the Steelers and have more of a grasp of what their needs are than people from "an area where not everyone is Steeler fans" who "have all said that we would be wise to pick him up."

You gave an opinion. Thanks for that. A lot of folks will disagree with your opinion. Deal with that.

 

[Steelr4evr]

The defense will carry this team. I think they should go DL OL first two rounds. The defense is much closer on this team to being championship level, than the offense. The offensive hopes rest on the OL performing above the line, a solid running attack, the qb being accurate and not turning the ball over.

 

[Ballz Deep]

Edit: also, if your friends are NOT Steelers fans, why would you listen to, put so much stock in the opinions of, folks who have no psychological, emotional, or intellectual interest in what the Steelers' actual needs are. Seems a little off to me.

That's true. I'm sure I'd be better off taking advice from someone who is firmly engrained in our Steeler Nation culture of being overly conservative, cheap, hiring or promoting unqualified personnel, and doesn't question these outdated philosophies because they supposedly brought us championships during certain points in the 70s.

 

[Ballz Deep]

actually you only stated they were not steeler fans. that does not preclude them from being Pitt fans.

Right. Because there's a sea of Pitt fans out there that are not Steeler fans. Good observation on your part.

 

[SteelBuckeye]

That's true. I'm sure I'd be better off taking advice from someone who is firmly engrained in our Steeler Nation culture of being overly conservative, cheap, hiring or promoting unqualified personnel, and doesn't question these outdated philosophies because they supposedly brought us championships during certain points in the 70s.

Correct. You probably would. Because at the very least, that someone would have an idea of what our actual needs going into the draft are. As for the other stuff, again, that's your opinion. But, even if we were to assume that your opinion is 100% correct, the issues you raise are red herrings in that they have nothing to do with the actual needs of the team going into the draft.

 

[CoolieMan]

Right. Because there's a sea of Pitt fans out there that are not Steeler fans. Good observation on your part.

doesn't matter

my point is still correct. you never stated your "friends" were not Pitt fans there are likely a lot of people who went to pitt who are not fans of the steelers.

 

[Ballz Deep]

you never stated your "friends" were not Pitt fans there are likely a lot of people who went to pitt who are not fans of the steelers.

Ok. Can you provide a citation to substantiate that claim? I'll wait ..

 

[CoolieMan]

Ok. Can you provide a citation to substantiate that claim? I'll wait ..

to substantiate which claim? that you never stated your "friends" were not pitt fans or that not all Pitt fans are steeler fans?

the first one is clear...it is in your original post

the second one speaks for itself, unless you can prove that 100% of the students and graduates from pitt are steeler fans, odds are there are lots of people who go or went there that cheer for other NFL teams or for no team at all

you start off in your very first post making unsubstantiated claims based on your opinion and then want some one else to prove their opinion....get over yourself