Pickett should play with the 1's vs Jags

[FordFairLane]

There's a lot of hype going around the Burgh that Pickett is the second coming. All because of his check down performance versus practice squad players. The hype has gotten so loud that the Rudolph hater fan club that they want to get him off the team for a 6 pack of Iron City Beer and a pack of bazooka joe bubble gum. Well, Tomlin said it. You know better what you have with Rudolph and Trubisky than you do with Pickett. Well, playing against the 2nd string isn't going to give anyone a real depiction of where Pickett is. The backup Jagoffs aren't much of a challenge. Hell, the starters are going to be the easiest defense we face all season. And I am sure they'll hold out a few veterans as well. So lets see what the kid has. Put him against the starters and open up the playbook. Lets get a true litmus test before dealing the guy who has outperformed everyone in camp and the free agent who sucked in Chicago and didn't do much better in his limited time in Buffalo.

 

[madinsomniac]

Meh If they already anointed Trabisky the starter, i want him getting as many reps as he can before that cinci game… he is new and still proving himself too

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Meh If they already anointed Trabisky the starter, i want him getting as many reps as he can before that cinci game… he is new and still proving himself too

The question is will KP be #2 or #3.

Other than the feel-good story of the local kid now playing for the B&G, I don't think anyone realistically thinks he's ready to take the reigns.

 

[FordFairLane]

Meh If they already anointed Trabisky the starter, i want him getting as many reps as he can before that cinci game… he is new and still proving himself too

Why does that matter? Tomlin wants to see Pickett in "varsity action" so why put him against the JV?

Here's my point. If you don't truly test Pickett and you trade Rudolph, what happens if week 1 or 2 Trubisky gets hurt and is out the season. If you have Rudolph you still have a shot. If you have Pickett, you don't know. So before you trade your insurance policy maybe see how your rookie fairs against some stiffer competition.

 

[BLITZ]

or dont trade Rudolph. Keep all 3 for now. If a starting QB goes down before the trade deadline and they offer a better pick than now, then consider it.
KP will get his chance. It does not have to be right now.

 

[Drink IRON City]

or dont trade Rudolph. Keep all 3 for now. If a starting QB goes down before the trade deadline and they offer a better pick than now, then consider it.
KP will get his chance. It does not have to be right now.

THIS

To many want to soon to happen.


Salute the nation

 

[jitter77]

Most people don't want to hand the reigns to Pickett yet. Pickett looked way better than Mason his rookie year and you can argue Pickett looks better than Mason now. Mason is not the future QB of the Steelers no matter how Pickett plays out so it is pointless to keep him as anything but a #3. If Mitch really stinks or gets hurt and Pickett stinks then maybe Mason gets a start but it is a very long shot

 

[Fiji Mariner]

Fields is a bust…

Trade Pickett to Chi for R Smith and 2 Firsts!!! Winning

Relax it’s just a joke since every damn angle of our QB situation has been beaten like a dead horse just figured I’d throw some new garbage on the pile

The Mason haters have all said their piece
The Pickett hype train people as well

Can we just get to some football already???

 

[FordFairLane]

Bltz
or dont trade Rudolph. Keep all 3 for now. If a starting QB goes down before the trade deadline and they offer a better pick than now, then consider it.
KP will get his chance. It does not have to be right now

I am all for keeping all three and waiting to closer to the deadline to make any deals. But with Tomlin having Pickett leapfrog Rudolph and not Trubisky he's alienated Rudolph. So far Rudolph has stayed classy and taken the high road but if he wanted he could call out the team and force a trade and at that point we'd be lucky to get a conditional 7th as everyone would know if he isn't traded he's being released. If Tomlin does as he claims and wants to see Pickett vs the varsity then lets see it. At least that way you piss both the QB's above off a little instead of alienating your would be backup.

Most people don't want to hand the reigns to Pickett yet. Pickett looked way better than Mason his rookie year and you can argue Pickett looks better than Mason now. Mason is not the future QB of the Steelers no matter how Pickett plays out so it is pointless to keep him as anything but a #3. If Mitch really stinks or gets hurt and Pickett stinks then maybe Mason gets a start but it is a very long shot

This makes absolutely zero since. Mason is either #1 or #2. Not #3. If Pickett is better let him run with the 1's and show it. Then trade Mason and be done with it. But now Tomlin in his wisdom as alienated the guy who has outperformed all the QB's in camp and had a very good preseason game. You can't put the genie back in the bottle. Tomlin showed that it did not matter how well Rudolph performed he was NEVER going to be given a fair shake. Fine it is what it is. I am fine with Tomlin and Art the Deuce dying on the Trubisky/Pickett hill. If we suck it is 100% on them. The last of the Dan Rooney and Bill Cowher era is gone in Roethlisberger. Maybe Roethlisberger hung on too long but maybe not. We will see this year how a better team than he had around him performs. We will see how a Tomlin and Art constructed team performs. I will hope for the best but so far the same old from Tomlin and Art is here. Art cares about money and draft status like some CPA and Tomlin to me is just an average coach. Nothing more. So lets hope I a wrong and that the Steelers are making all the right decisions. But this much is true. If Pickett is your future and you are sure of it then lying to Rudolph and to a lesser extent Trubisky is not just bad coaching but being a bad human.

 

[slashsteel]

Why does that matter? Tomlin wants to see Pickett in "varsity action" so why put him against the JV?

Here's my point. If you don't truly test Pickett and you trade Rudolph, what happens if week 1 or 2 Trubisky gets hurt and is out the season. If you have Rudolph you still have a shot. If you have Pickett, you don't know. So before you trade your insurance policy maybe see how your rookie fairs against some stiffer competition.

Why does that matter? Tomlin wants to see Pickett in "varsity action" so why put him against the JV?

Here's my point. If you don't truly test Pickett and you trade Rudolph, what happens if week 1 or 2 Trubisky gets hurt and is out the season. If you have Rudolph you still have a shot. If you have Pickett, you don't know. So before you trade your insurance policy maybe see how your rookie fairs against some stiffer competition.

That matters because you need Trubisky at his best while learning a new system and starting for the first time in a while.You know sharpen that sword.

I don't entertain Pickett with the 1s this late unless you plan on possibly starting him and I don't think that is the plan.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Fields is a bust…

Trade Pickett to Chi for R Smith and 2 Firsts!!! Winning

Relax it’s just a joke since every damn angle of our QB situation has been beaten like a dead horse just figured I’d throw some new garbage on the pile

The Mason haters have all said their piece
The Pickett hype train people as well

Can we just get to some football already???

Heck yea !!!

FOOTBALL albeit this pussified version is a hell of a lot better than reading regugitated beaten dead horse post(s).

Regardless of QB, I want to see the coaching staff step it up and be a hell of a lot better than last year's version.


Salute the nation

 

[FordFairLane]

That matters because you need Trubisky at his best while learning a new system and starting for the first time in a while.You know sharpen that sword.

I don't entertain Pickett with the 1s this late unless you plan on possibly starting him and I don't think that is the plan.

Mike Tomlin said they know what they have with Rudolph and Trubisky. If that is true lets see Pickett the unknown. They might have painted themselves into a corner with forcing Pickett as the backup. Which means he is a play away from starting. Playing with the 2's doesn't do much for instilling confidence in anyone for him to be the starter. So lets see it.

 

[CoolieMan]

i just don't get ford's love for rudy

rudy is what he is...so so so qb who will lead look decent between the 20s and then fold like a cheap suit when he gets to the red zone.

 

[Fiji Mariner]

Heck yea !!!

FOOTBALL albeit this pussified version is a hell of a lot better than reading regugitated beaten dead horse post(s).

Regardless of QB, I want to see the coaching staff step it up and be a hell of a lot better than last year's version.


Salute the nation

You know I get PTSD anytime there is mention of time to go eat a triple decker bacon sandwich to ease the pain.for a brief moment in the pussified game I actually forgot was play calling as the ball kept matriculating down the field.

Ready to hear a lot of “Hey Steeler fans, what down is it?” Hopefully followed by a lot of points for the good guys!

 

[Fiji Mariner]

Mike Tomlin said they know what they have with Rudolph and Trubisky. If that is true lets see Pickett the unknown. They might have painted themselves into a corner with forcing Pickett as the backup. Which means he is a play away from starting. Playing with the 2's doesn't do much for instilling confidence in anyone for him to be the starter. So lets see it.

From the SI article it seems maybe Tomlin heard ya loud and clear…KP getting some first team reps and due to play with the 2s at least vs JAX…although I would like to see what you’re saying happen and see KP get at least a couple of series 1s vs 1s to get a better assessment of where KP is. We definitely already know what we have with Rudy and taking away a couple series from Trubisky shouldn’t have serious long term effects on him either.

 

[ZonaBurgh]

In my opinion, worth nothing, all 3 QB's are learning a new system. I'm assuming the offense that was run last year by Canada was limited due to Ben's lack of mobility.


Well, at least I hope it was limited.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Bazooka joe never came in a pack. Just Sayin.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

The Mason haters have all said their piece
The Pickett hype train people as well

Sorry, These are the same group of people.

 

[steelhurt]

Kenny’s time will come but he won’t nor should be the starter out of the gate. Mitch is the veteran with some success in the league and has played well enough that he hasn’t lost the job. Mason could be moved prior to the start of the season if the return is good enough.
I’m telling you all something now that is more concerning than who the starting QB should be and that’s the OL. This has me majorly concerned since no one is standing out and this could be a disaster for any of the three QBs. They better have a better showing this game

 

[Hypocycloids]

Mike Tomlin said they know what they have with Rudolph and Trubisky. If that is true lets see Pickett the unknown. They might have painted themselves into a corner with forcing Pickett as the backup. Which means he is a play away from starting. Playing with the 2's doesn't do much for instilling confidence in anyone for him to be the starter. So lets see it.

That matters because you need Trubisky at his best while learning a new system and starting for the first time in a while.You know sharpen that sword.

I don't entertain Pickett with the 1s this late unless you plan on possibly starting him and I don't think that is the plan.

Dammit, I don't know who I should agree with more!

I'll just have to wait and see what Coach has to say about this

 

[FordFairLane]

Bazooka joe never came in a pack. Just Sayin.

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[SteelerSask2]

I feel like if KP plays well against the twos they are gonna get what they can for Rudolph.

 

[ZonaBurgh]

Dammit, I don't know who I should agree with more!

I'll just have to wait and see what Coach has to say about this

Then do the opposite.

 

[MT~Forged]

I am all for keeping all three and waiting to closer to the deadline to make any deals. But with Tomlin having Pickett leapfrog Rudolph and not Trubisky he's alienated Rudolph. So far Rudolph has stayed classy and taken the high road but if he wanted he could call out the team and force a trade and at that point we'd be lucky to get a conditional 7th as everyone would know if he isn't traded he's being released. If Tomlin does as he claims and wants to see Pickett vs the varsity then lets see it. At least that way you piss both the QB's above off a little instead of alienating your would be backup.

This makes absolutely zero since. Mason is either #1 or #2. Not #3. If Pickett is better let him run with the 1's and show it. Then trade Mason and be done with it. But now Tomlin in his wisdom as alienated the guy who has outperformed all the QB's in camp and had a very good preseason game. You can't put the genie back in the bottle. Tomlin showed that it did not matter how well Rudolph performed he was NEVER going to be given a fair shake. Fine it is what it is. I am fine with Tomlin and Art the Deuce dying on the Trubisky/Pickett hill. If we suck it is 100% on them. The last of the Dan Rooney and Bill Cowher era is gone in Roethlisberger. Maybe Roethlisberger hung on too long but maybe not. We will see this year how a better team than he had around him performs. We will see how a Tomlin and Art constructed team performs. I will hope for the best but so far the same old from Tomlin and Art is here. Art cares about money and draft status like some CPA and Tomlin to me is just an average coach. Nothing more. So lets hope I a wrong and that the Steelers are making all the right decisions. But this much is true. If Pickett is your future and you are sure of it then lying to Rudolph and to a lesser extent Trubisky is not just bad coaching but being a bad human.

Tomlin has a history of making boneheaded personnel moves that alienate players, what makes you think this will be any different?

 

[jitter77]

I am all for keeping all three and waiting to closer to the deadline to make any deals. But with Tomlin having Pickett leapfrog Rudolph and not Trubisky he's alienated Rudolph. So far Rudolph has stayed classy and taken the high road but if he wanted he could call out the team and force a trade and at that point we'd be lucky to get a conditional 7th as everyone would know if he isn't traded he's being released. If Tomlin does as he claims and wants to see Pickett vs the varsity then lets see it. At least that way you piss both the QB's above off a little instead of alienating your would be backup.

This makes absolutely zero since. Mason is either #1 or #2. Not #3. If Pickett is better let him run with the 1's and show it. Then trade Mason and be done with it. But now Tomlin in his wisdom as alienated the guy who has outperformed all the QB's in camp and had a very good preseason game. You can't put the genie back in the bottle. Tomlin showed that it did not matter how well Rudolph performed he was NEVER going to be given a fair shake. Fine it is what it is. I am fine with Tomlin and Art the Deuce dying on the Trubisky/Pickett hill. If we suck it is 100% on them. The last of the Dan Rooney and Bill Cowher era is gone in Roethlisberger. Maybe Roethlisberger hung on too long but maybe not. We will see this year how a better team than he had around him performs. We will see how a Tomlin and Art constructed team performs. I will hope for the best but so far the same old from Tomlin and Art is here. Art cares about money and draft status like some CPA and Tomlin to me is just an average coach. Nothing more. So lets hope I a wrong and that the Steelers are making all the right decisions. But this much is true. If Pickett is your future and you are sure of it then lying to Rudolph and to a lesser extent Trubisky is not just bad coaching but being a bad human.

What do you mean it doesnt make sense? You can not stunt Pickett's growth by giving reps to Mason. We pretty much know what we have with Mason. If Pickett is relegated to #3 he will never get proper reps and will be behind in development. If Mason was believed to be the man Mitch probably wouldnt have been brought in and we certainly wouldnt have taken a QB w/ #1. I do not think Mason had any legit shot at starting unless the other 2 were beyond bad. Mason looked terrible in his rookie pre-season and Pickett is already way ahead of that. Pickett was not taken where he was to be wearing street clothes on game day. Pickett could crash and burn still, but it is not going to make Mason any better or suddenly turn Mason into the franchise QB. Ideally Mitch will play well enough to allow Pickett to develop for a year and keep Mason out of the equation. Our line and WR are going to make and break our QBs anyways. If you watch Mason's TD highlights from 2019 our receivers were getting major separation in most cases. I think our WRs have a chance to be a top tier group if they can keep it together.