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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is not only focused on his own development, but improving his chemistry with second-year wide receiver George Pickens. For Pickett, stepping up his game in year two also involves working with his teammates and pass-catchers to build chemistry together. While Pickett has worked with wide receivers Diontae Johnson and recently […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a long history of doing really well in the NFL. However, last season didn’t go as well as they’d hoped. Still, as this year’s NFL preseason rolls on, some players have started to shine and show they might become key players in the next season. In this article, we’ll take a […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their second preseason game, a contest against the Buffalo Bills. Speaking on the possibility of seeing Kenny Pickett and the starting offense get more playing time in their second preseason tilt, head coach Mike Tomlin indicates that is a likely possibility, reports ProFootballTalk’s Myles Simmons. “We’ll play it by […]

Fantasy football is like a game of chess, and one of the most important chess pieces is the quarterback. You know, the guy who throws the ball and makes things happen on the field. Now, there are some big-name quarterbacks that everyone knows will score you points. But guess what? There are also some hidden […]

So far, so good for Kenny Pickett and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. At least that’s offensive coordinator Matt Canada’s evaluation after the team’s first preseason game, a 27-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I thought for the most part it was good, with the 1s especially, it was clean. We got done what we […]

Kenny Pickett ended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first drive of the preseason opener by connecting with George Pickens for a 33-yard touchdown pass. It was a perfect pass from Pickett, who fired a bullet 20 yards in the air, hitting George Pickens in stride. The Steelers receiver broke one tackle and shook off another defender, taking […]

Kenny Pickett is simply in awe of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammate Calvin Austin III following his performance on Friday in their NFL preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the Steelers had a number of incredible touchdowns in their eventual 27-17 win, Austin undoubtedly had the most memorable one when he connected with Mason […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for their first preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, and head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about his plan for how much Kenny Pickett will play in the game. “We’ll play it by ear. We’ll give him what he needs,” Mike Tomlin said, via Myles Simmons of Pro […]

The fate of the Pittsburgh Steelers lies on Kenny Pickett’s shoulders. The second-year quarterback was picked in the first round last season, with the hopes that he can take over as the franchise quarterback. His first season in the league was a mixed-bag, but it was generally good. With that in mind, every Steelers fan […]

George Pickens is having a big training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and quarterback Kenny Pickett is making sure to take notice. When asked about how he is going to get Pickens the ball, Pickett emphasizes that his big wide receiver will get plenty of 1-on-1 opportunities, via NFL Network. .@Steelers QB Kenny Pickett loves […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie cornerback Joey Porter Jr. is clearing the air after the incredible catch by teammate George Pickens at training camp Tuesday. The catch left Porter Jr. just as stunned as everyone else. Pickens got the best of Porter Jr. on the play as he leapt up and reached back to catch the pass […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett made one young fan’s day when Pickett gave the young kid his autograph at training camp. As Pickett approached the fan section, many people swarmed him the fence hoping for an autograph. Pickett hung around the fans for a while, interacting and signing gear for Steelers Nation. However, one kid’s […]

Quarterbacks and wide receivers need to get along to form strong reads and offensive schematics together. Knowing the ins and outs of each other’s games allows them to complement one another inside the gridiron. This seems to be the case for the Pittsburgh Steelers duo of Kenny Pickett and George Pickens. The two have been […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett said he believes he better understands the Pittsburgh offense on Monday. “I have a better understanding of the offense,” Pickett said, via NFL.com Senior National Columnist Judy Battista. “I can communicate better with guys, because we automatically have a familiarity. I can communicate a lot more clearly than a year before.” Steelers […]

As the 2023 NFL season approaches, fantasy football enthusiasts are eagerly preparing for their upcoming drafts, keeping a close eye on standout players who could make a significant impact on their teams. One such player who has captured the attention of many is talented Pittsburgh Steelers QB, Kenny Pickett. With a mix of potential and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping that quarterback Kenny Pickett proves to be a franchise quarterback this season, and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin spoke about the progress he hopes to see from Pickett in his second season. “[T]is is the second lap around the track for him like it is all our second-year players,” Mike […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers training camp opened on Wednesday to officially start the 2023 NFL season for all 32 teams. This season, Kenny Pickett enters Year 2, and if head coach Mike Tomlin wants to improve on last season’s 9-8 record and get back to the playoffs, it’s going to depend a lot on his second-year […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett and his wife Amy Paternoster got married last month after Steelers minicamp ended, and Pickett’s teammate Cameron Heyward hilariously poked fun at him for not inviting him to his wedding on his podcast. “I really gotta grill you first because I’m kind of mad at you,” Heyward joked, according to […]

Kenny Pickett is a believer in Dionte Johnson. The Pittsburgh Steelers QB-WR duo may be in line for a strong season if Pickett finds his footing at the NFL level and Johnson enjoys a bounce back campaign. Pickett recently made a bold Johnson prediction for the 2023 season, per NFL on ESPN. “It’s kind of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping that Kenny Pickett solidifies himself as a franchise quarterback in his second season, and wide receiver Allen Robinson believes that Pickett and the offense will be productive in the 2023 season. “When you kind of look at some of the weapons we have, I think that we’re in a position […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best traditions of winning in the National Football League, and former Pittsburgh Panthers QB Kenny Pickett is hoping to continue it in 2023. For Pickett to lead the Steelers to an AFC North title, his connection with receiver George Pickens looms large. Pickett and Pickens are listed as […]

The life of an NFL quarterback is a painful one, at least for three hours every Sunday. Rookie quarterbacks get their “welcome to the NFL” moment every year, and there’s usually one hit they remember most. For Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett, that would be a crushing blow from New York Jets’ defensive tackle Quinnen […]

The second year for a quarterback is always a critical one. After going through the rigors of a rookie NFL season, the game should hopefully slow down a bit. Timing and preparation can be honed through experience, but a QB must still possess the right mental strength. Pittsburgh Steelers’ Kenny Pickett has that edge, according […]

Will Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett breakout in 2023? If so, the fantasy football implications will be immense. According to ESPN’s Mike Clay, Pickett will be 2023’s fantasy football version of Trevor Lawrence. He also listed examples of QBs who emerged as stars in their second seasons in the league, via ESPN. “Carson Wentz (2017), […]

After suffering two concussions in the 2022 season, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is doing everything he can to avoid such head injuries moving forward. This 2023 offseason, Pickett is apparently even looking at various helmets and technology that could help him lessen or totally avoid getting concussions. In fact, back in May, the 25-year-old […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are betting on Kenny Pickett to become a franchise quarterback, and his teammate, cornerback Levi Wallace, drew comparisons to his old quarterback from the Buffalo Bills, Josh Allen. “I’ve seen him come in and just be hungry and just wanna learn the game,” Levi Wallace said on Good Morning Football, according to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson went from catching passes from a future Hall of Famer in Ben Roethlisberger to a rookie in Kenny Pickett last season. And while Johnson immediately noticed a difference between Roethlisberger’s arm and Pickett’s, there was one similarity he noticed between the two quarterbacks. Johnson said that Pickett has the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett showed that he is capable of performing under pressure in 2022, helping the team win four games where they were tied or behind in the final quarter. But, it wasn’t enough for the Steelers to make the playoffs. Veteran Cam Heyward recently spoke on how Pickett can improve in 2023, […]

A wedding between two athletes will always call for some sort of allusion to their current teams. Often it can be an invitation to teammates, coaches, or staff but Kenny Pickett took it a notch further. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback’s wedding with Princeton soccer star Amy Paternoster had a whole ice sculpture dedicated to his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback had a nice day off with his new wife Amy Paternoster. Back in January of 2022, Kenny Pickett proposed to his now-wife before the Steelers drafted him in April. Now, they’ve already said “I do” at this fairytale wedding location Pleasantdale Chateau in New Jersey. “It was a fairytale venue where your […]

Despite arriving right after the Steelers last Super Bowl title, Cam Heyward has undoubtedly left a lasting mark on the entire organization and fan base throughout his long and prosperous career. The defensive tackle is only two sacks away from the team’s all-time record and could soon be immortalized in Steelers lore. That means a […]

Following an up-and-down rookie campaign that saw Kenny Pickett as the backup behind Mitch Trubisky, the sophomore is the undisputed No. 1 QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023 — and offensive coordinator Matt Canada has been impressed with the young star’s development. “I think Kenny’s had a good spring,” Canada said at his press […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may have missed the 2022 NFL Playoffs, but they still managed to show a lot of signs of encouragement throughout the season, thanks in large part to the play of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. With the starting job firmly in his possession now, Pickett will be looking to take a big step […]

After a down one-and-done 2022 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams, veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson is looking to put forth a bounce-back season now with the Pittsburgh Steelers. To accomplish such a feat, it appears that formulating chemistry with franchise signal-caller Kenny Pickett is at the top of his to-do list. During the team’s […]

Just how high can the Pittsburgh Steelers climb in the NFL this season? It all depends on how well quarterback Kenny Pickett plays, according to Patrick Peterson. The veteran defensive back is entering his first season with the Steelers, and he likes what he sees. Peterson played the first 10 years of his career with […]

Kenny Pickett has spent the 2023 NFL offseason working on building off of his successful rooke campaign with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Of course, you are going to need a playbook to accomplish that for the most part, which may make things tougher on Pickett, who recently had his car and playbook stolen from him. Pickett […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ new acquisition Allen Robinson II wasted no time in praising his new teammate, second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett. During the team’s OTAs, Robinson expressed his admiration for the young signal-caller, highlighting his exceptional qualities both on and off the field. Having spent nearly a decade in the NFL and played alongside various quarterbacks, including […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett had his SUV stolen on Wednesday — and the team’s playbook was in the backseat. A man was charged in connection with the theft on Friday, telling the police it was him who stole the 24-year-olds vehicle. Christopher Carter, a 60-year-old from Pennsylvania, was subsequently charged in connection with the […]

Mason Rudolph legitimately did not expect to be back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023. But on May 17th, they offered him a new one-year deal, and the quarterback accepted. Now, he’s back with the only NFL team he’s ever known and will serve as the third-string option behind backup Mitch Trubisky and starter Kenny […]