Steelers: Kenny Pickett Steps Forward Or Regression In Win Against Packers

[@cporter5136]

Great information. You're right on point. Kenny is not seeing the entire field and will bail out of the pocket too quick. How can you not recognize the defense in Cover 1 or man and take a shot to GP or DJ. I just think he's a true check down QB until he's forced to throw down field because we're behind.

[@staghorn68]

The Steeler's need to start looking for a more capable backup to challenge KP in camp. Mitch is not the answer. This cannot continue, I don't know what Mike Sullivan is doing, but as QB coach he needs to get his head out of his a** and coach KP up. If he's not coachable then he's gotta go.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

It's not him. Play calling doesn't allow him to excel.

[@WorldTraveler70]

​@@sonsofliberty3081🤡

[@Seanrice90]

@@sonsofliberty3081did you watch the video the guys are getting open Kenny isn’t hitting them canda isn’t the greatest but he’s called some decent games the past couple weeks Kenny is missing them and making terrible decisions

[@JackieDaytona2749]

@@Seanrice90man some people can have all the proof right in front of them and still deny it

[@pbraga7832]

Think of it from a defensive coordinators eye's Connor is really my only threat in the middle, and with Canada's route concepts it's made to spread the defenders horizontally.... It's stupid, because you limit your talent because that's how his scheme implements the run. But as a defender I know they want to send Pickens deep, dionte a out route or stop route. How many times have we seen a cb jump the out route. It's hard to really play when the D knows your tendencies and it ain't a lot of them

[@garygoodrich7495]

you're 100% correct on everything. I point these things out to the "Fire Canada" people. This is why firing Canada would not make a difference and Tomlin, Khan, and the Rooneys know this too.

[@claudebishop6557]

Hey Daniel ! Me and my wife went to that game and ur probably right about Kenny because he's constantly missing open receivers and he's screen passes r behind receivers and the Steelers need to draft some competition for Kenny next draft and great show as usual Daniel.

[@StateoftheSteelers]

Oh nicee that must have been crazy at the end... how was renegade?

[@ronknowles5302]

Great video bro and I agree Kenny handcuffs this team!!! He doesn't anticipate any passes except for maybe 5 yard out patterns and even those are questionable

[@jonahjohn4095]

I think the coaches harp on Kenny to not make mistakes over letting him go for it. The proof is in the pudding. When he has to go get points he does because he can’t be held back. The man is in his head because he doesn’t want to screw up

[@terrancepickens5831]

That's the dumbest thing I heard kenny is limited that's why the coaches won't let him loose he lacks talent can't read a defense or see the field makes bad decisions and throws the proof is there to see for yourself

[@StateoftheSteelers]

That's a possibility. But idk when trubisky is in he's reckless and I feel if he was directly going against the coaches wanting him to be safer, he wouldn't be on the team. The coaches may be telling him not to throw something costly but at the same time the plan isn't to not hit open wrs

[@dionellwalker9762]

Bullshit, Kenny is not a good quarterback, he makes to many mistakes and for this team to continue to win football games despite his abysmal play is a testament to how good this team has been put together. The Steelers need to figure out away to upgrade the quarterback position because Kenny's play will definitely hold them back and the media and fanbase owe Canada an apology because he hasn't been the problem with the offense

[@bobbyraejohnson]

@@StateoftheSteelers I call bs, Something isn’t right. Out of what? 4 qbs they put in that isn’t Ben and can’t get one to get 300 yard game against any team?

[@StateoftheSteelers]

@bobbyraejohnson if there's an oc that could've gotten the type of game your wanting with 40 year old Ben with a bumb elbow, mitch trubisky and what we've seen from kenny would be a head coach. I think your expecting too much from the coaching staff. In 2003 the steelers went 6-10. In 2004 they went 15-1. Some coaches, same players but 1. Big ben. Bill bellichick hasn't done anything before or after brady. Brady's oc josh McDaniels can't do anything either. The player needs to be able to play. I'm not saying kp won't ever be able to play but thus far the qb room has had c- qb play since 2019

[@jamesfetcho6315]

Great Job, and Great breakdown. I will share this. 👍😁👍...All We can do is hope He gets better. They will give Him one more year IMO . I thought the same thing on that play about Him running into Him on purpose.

[@StateoftheSteelers]

Your welcome. Thank you!!! I appreciate you sharing it

[@jamesfetcho6315]

@@StateoftheSteelers 👍😁👍

[@jamesfetcho6315]

It's crazy, but a lot of people just don't want to see it. 🤷‍♂️

[@jamescalder90]

That pass he was looking at DJ was one-on-one with DJ not getting open. As you said, Robinson was held so couldnt throw to him. The other receivers were well covered. No issues with him looking at DJ as there was nothing else to throw to.

[@StateoftheSteelers]

The success of the play isn't what I'm pointing out. For instance a pass that hits a cb in the hands, ball pops up and the wr catches it. The play is successful but the throw wasn't. In this situation I was showing a tendency of eyeing down 1 wr

[@jamescalder90]

@StateoftheSteelers yep I get that.

[@NateVi82]

Unlike Kenny Pickett this video is accurate. 👍 I would give Kenny until the end of this year to figure it out, if he can’t, then he’s my backup-3rd string going forward and I’m drafting another qb in round one or two next year.

[@STEELERWADE]

I am a fan of Kenny & sometimes I wonder if he will turn on in the playoff pressure like he does in the 4th. Ben did it when we first won the SB with him

[@StateoftheSteelers]

Right now the league isn't good. All the teams are struggling. It's possible he can get it going... I really thought this was the game for him tho.

[@nickfaraci94]

I really appreciate the breakdown of the footage. This is tough to watch. I really think Tomlin must be drilling “no turnover football” into his head or something because he’s just playing downright scared. They need to tell him to go out there and cut it loose at some point.

[@MSmith-ki3md]

Draft a 2nd rounder and put some fire under him for next year. Lotta qb talent next year. I hope they don’t miss the opportunity. Good stuff again brotha, makes me wonder if they’re going to over this stuff in film study. I think you gotten pegged. Lacks confidence in what he’s seeing and where he can place the ball. He should be throwing 100 hole shots a day!

[@BLKNGLD247]

I have tried to have Kenny's back and defend him but I have to agree. Multiple plays his eyes are on DJ and no one else. Definitely seeing the small hands causing issues with accuracy. Holding the ball way to long. He can run. There is no reason to stare down a receiver waiting for him to get open missing open receivers and then getting sacked.

[@MrKenpowell]

Kenny Pickett Job will. Be in jeopardy.. these are easy throws he watching the pass rush a no no… that’s why he’s last in QBR RATING…

[@nickhendo3960]

Canada is not the problem y’all . Killing me we could have 50 points if he reads the damn field

[@DaddyJay22]

I’d give Kenny another year if I was the coach, would still bring in competition but he’d still be label starter. Off-season I would strictly get Kenny to focus on reading coverages. At the same time Kenny’s flaws is all mental, we all see a glimpse of flashes in him

[@Helden_Daddy]

I’d bet money we sign Tannehill this off-season

[@PlayerJay425]

@@Helden_Daddywhy that’s a bad signing. Very little upside and a player that’s clearly on the down swing or rock bottom of his career

[@dionellwalker9762]

​@@PlayerJay425I'd rather draft a qb out of college that has potential like the 49ers did with Brock Purdy because Tannehill isn't a world beater

[@Helden_Daddy]

@@PlayerJay425 he’s better than Mitch and Mason, and it would be a veteran in the room. They aren’t moving off Kenny or actually challenging him any time soon

[@jamescalder90]

Fairly certain that back shoulder to Pickens was against man. Looked like all the CBs were blanketing the WRs with backs turned, so the back shoulder throw was the correct one for that route.

[@jamescalder90]

Not throwing the ball to DJ on the go was a bad missed read and they are the chunk plays this team needs to start hitting. If he hits him, it's a TD.

[@dillwidit]

id like to know where all the Canada hate is now?, being i been saying it since start of the season that the plays are there. Kenny just misreads and misses open receivers. im not saying Kenny cant get better... only that Canada wasnt fully to blame. im just glad others are beginning to see the same now. lets hope he can turn it around

[@rectennisgames]

Damn. The bubble is burst 😢.

[@joev4739]

Great breakdown. It seems kenny is capable of making 2-3 good passes a game. But the missed reads and inaccurate throws far outnumber the positive plays. Not what you want to see from a guy who's in year #2.

[@HenryJohnson49]

3:49 you have to do better with your analysis. The hot route is Robinson on this play running a slant quick out combo. He freezes 59 (ILB) with his initial look towards the middle of the field preventing him from breaking on the pass. In Kenny’s vision, he’s expecting to have two wr’s to target left of the hash. He’s not looking down his wr on this play. It’s designed to go to Robinson or to take a shot at Johnson based on the coverage. Kenny throws the ball away because the play is busted. Bravo Kenny on not forcing up some trash like Mitch would’ve done.

[@eddepersis4479]

Great video. A bit depressing, but it helps to understand he was absolutely not a first round talent. Tomlin panicked and talked himself into this. My only question is, what does he do differently in crunch time to be successful? Is it him or are those comebacks flukes or defensive scheming errors? Just cannot wrap my head around why doesn't stink then too lol.

[@StateoftheSteelers]

My thoughts are defenses that play prevent will lose the games and that what defenses were doing down the end. They were trying to protect a lead. The steelers did the same agaisnt the browns back up qb. Went to cover 3 which isn't difficult throw under. Which is why the defense let up a long drive in the end. Maybe a new oc will help put him in positions that will help him get in a groove

[@BSG74]

I was of the mindset of during the offseason, Kenny should get with a veteran quarterback and just study film. Whatever new offensive coordinator they get, just study and work on reading defenses. It's frustrating as heck to see other younger quarterbacks get it quicker but for the sake of Kenny's future with the Steelers, he should do some major offseason homework. Also the Steelers should invest in another quarterback....just in case.

[@terrancepickens5831]

It won't help him he lacks the talent to do anything he needs to do at best he is back up

[@Monkey-Man21]

@@terrancepickens5831Kenny definitely has the talent, we’ve seen what he can do. He just second guesses himself.

[@mikemicksun6469]

⁠@@Monkey-Man21He does not have the arm talent and if you think he does you are not wanting to see what is obvious. His small hands and weak arm are clearly on display in every way. He can’t throw the ball accurately over 10 yards. Every pass is a struggle for him not throw.

[@Monkey-Man21]

@@mikemicksun6469 He has thrown accurate deep passes. For example, the one to George Pickens against the Ravens where he didn’t even have to move. The ball fell right into his arms. I don’t know what changed between then and now, but he isn’t going those for some reason.

[@steelersfan4004]

Lord what a game !!!!!!

[@georgetesten102]

Steelers need to sign that free agent out of Delphi, Richard Allen! ⨕≸∈∿ʬᾢϡϟ JK 😂😂

[@steelersfan4004]

Allen may be better than kp at this point

[@bobbyraejohnson]

Let me ask you this. Why does it seem like whatever qb it is seems uncomfortable and not confident or doesn’t have poise? I think it’s coaching.

[@JackieDaytona2749]

On the final throw Kenny still couldn’t put the ball out in front of George. I know the flag wiped it but my god Kenny cannot lead a receiver

[@mikebarton8671]

I think he is being told not to lose the game. He isnt risking anything, and also doesnt trust him ribs yet. All of this must get cleaned up by years end.

[@OfficialSayODoodes]

I’m over it man I don’t think he’s terrible but he’s not great clearly.

[@chadhagerman6849]

I think you definitely should keep making these videos. Bc alot of fans don't see this shit. And are so hard up for Kenny he can do no wrong. Dude is the worse QB in this afc north by far. He may be the 2 or 3 best on Pittsburgh alone. The game is so fast for him right now. And now he is scared. Everyone was on mason for being scared after taking hits. Now there trying to give this kid the pass. With this team mason wins games with this offense without the defense help.

[@eddepersis4479]

I agree, Mason is the best QB on the team. I know that is not saying much, but at least he has thrown for 300 yards in an actual NFL game.

[@steveespino5131]

We need to draft a qb next year

[@blairbrownie1223]

Pittsburgh needs a new QB next season, but they won’t do it. Pickett will get another year, minimum. I’m highly disappointed. He was better last year! How can that be?

[@Monkey-Man21]

I feel like he just isn’t confident. He just needs to go for it more

[@mlee81]

He definitely is not confident

[@JZ-ef2bf]

Rooney is responsible. He wanted a Pitt QB

[@pittdad62]

KP & KP will be fine. Steeler fans are so spoiled. Give them time and this team is going to be top level. Did Kenny help the team win the game? Yes. Did the defense help win the game? Yes. Same with Jaylan and Naji and the lineman. It’s a team sport and e need more support of the team, not this petty Monday morning QB sessions. We are 6-3! Go Steelers. #fansince1969

[@timmyg5801]

Kenny need to tighten up a little bit

[@thomasisrael673]

He aint going to do any better next Sunday at Cleveland either. Expect them to run run and run. Kenny not trusted to throw. He doesnt even trust himself. Time to start thinking about a career change for Mr. Pickett.

[@Monkey-Man21]

That being said, he may not be throwing as much because of his rib injury, but I hope to see some more action from him next week.

[@jamescalder90]

The hole shot you wanted KP to make would have been an easier throw if the underneath receiver was running to the flat to take the CB. The CB had good depth so squeezed the space for the hole shot to DJ.

[@maggiemay5221]

You will realize in most of his breakdowns and videos he does not ever mention depth of defenders or hip position.

[@CAM846]

damn! he has problem with cover 2

[@steelermike5219]

His ribs are still killing him every throw I guarantee it but he’s not the type for excuses so he’s not going to tell the media. I think once he’s healed up he’ll be back to the accurate Kenny we know

[@teamenriquez5151]

If Kenny is able to capitalize on these opportunities, it's a different game. His limited vision, lack of pre-snap reads, staring down a single receiver, inaccurate throws, moving into pressure have put a low ceiling on our offense and kept bad opponents in games. This has been the case for most of the year. I would draft a QB early next year. I had such high hopes for him this year but after 10 weeks, he is NOT the guy.

[@selfmastery1111]

Sad to say man, ion wanna give up on bro but he’s showing below average stuff, especially for a first rounder… if he doesn’t pick it up at all this season then it’s a problem, you got will Levi’s coming out the gate getting 4 tds.. the most Kenny had is 2 and that was like twice, he really might be the worst in the league

[@lesterromero2381]

I still have high hopes but I’m starting to think the coaching staff just or just Canada aren’t letting him go for it maybe they say just get the easy pass or make sure you look for dj or someone. We’ve seen what he can do it’s just I’d say just let the man play ball without restricting him

[@teamenriquez5151]

@@selfmastery1111 I'm with you. Had high hopes for him and using a 1st rd pick to get him. If we need to move on, it'll hurt. But we can't waste the prime years on our best players like Watt, Minkah, etc for a player who may never turn it around. We lack a qb that can put their foot on a D's neck and break an opponent's will. I pray he turns it around but the regression shown on tape is growing.

[@selfmastery1111]

@@lesterromero2381 same man i had the feeling the coaches telling him play the safe game, but even if that is the case it’s wide open players that 1. He keeps over/under throwing the ball 2. Just doesn’t throw them ball. It’s actually a little weird because he’s looking right at them 🥲

[@selfmastery1111]

@@teamenriquez5151agreed it would hurt but atleast he would be a solid backup, like watching him in college he was a gun slinger with accurate deep throws, i know it’s the NFL now but that arm and accuracy don’t just go away right? Like the pass to Calvin that he under threw that could’ve been a walk in td, i think his confidence in his self is at a all Time low, but let’s just hope he can turn it around man

[@toddmiller7876]

How do people know, he isn't doing exactly what the coaches are asking him to do.

[@waynetillman1]

He needs a bit more time. The switch will be flipped or else

[@Rollo_26]

If we have to make these Videos questioning if He's progressing or if a year2 QB is regressing. Then we've already answered our Question Dudes not a purebred got ourselves a Mutt. But they need love also

[@nickmyers3681]

How do we know he’s not actually hurt and ignoring it to keep our season alive at the cost of his own body and health. Maybe he can’t throw hard accurately I’ve noticed something’s been off since that rib injury

[@mikemicksun6469]

Maybe he just sucks like in what you just saw in the video. Zero arm talent.

[@FishermanJustins]

Dude's really blaming Kenny Pickett for Matt Canada calling back shoulder fades. "This ball needs to be in front of X receiver" You throw the ball in front of a receiver, expecting it back shoulder it's an incomplete pass and is seen as an overthrown pass.

[@mlee81]

Was KP this inaccurate in college? He definitely looks to lack confidence. He's making bad reads staring down receivers. Either he is not confident or the game is just too fast for him.

[@StateoftheSteelers]

In his last year not really but he left clean pockets and ran around till someone was open down the field. I think his avg snap to pass was 3.7 seconds. That play doesn't translate to the nfl.

[@beachboymali]

Said it last yeae Daniel he isnt the guy and hes terrible at beong a qb1 but a come off the bench relief type hes be good like tasum hill

[@davecolvin310]

Huh? He's always moving backwards.

[@elwinvanzile3944]

Just like last year, Tomlin is holding back Pickett. No down the middle passes. This isn't a winning strategy. Canada is calling better games but Pickett has lost his confidence.

[@battistimo]

Yeah but it’s there & he’s not seeing it as shown in the video

[@beesheer3761]

Kenny just isn’t the answer. Better to move on now and admit you were wrong then to keep eating shit. I think this is is ceiling. He hasn’t flashed enough to justify another year of this. I’d rather see Rudolph the rest of the year then to watch another game of Pickett to be honest. I’m writing this after the second browns game.

[@bobbyraejohnson]

Let’s admit Steelers fan coach Tomlin has to go. Love him love his character but he’s got to go. How long has it been since the Steelers have been average? Too long even with Ben they haven’t been great! Tomlin basically hired Matt Canada.

[@JonWool]

Kenny has played way better than this I don't what's going on

[@bobbyraejohnson]

I think it’s coaching.

[@beachboymali]

How.. hahaha... Sorry I'm confused the dude isn't a qb1 he's a qualified quality qb2

[@mikemicksun6469]

Kenny is one of the worst rated starting quarterbacks in the league not much is good about his game. Leaves the pocket to soon is slow to process plays. Kenny is plain bad he can’t get the ball off fast with zip and accuracy. Can’t read plays and holds the ball to long on plays. Watch his wide stance and first read if that play is not there he is lost. Then by that time he sees a secondary receiver resets and sees token pressure he can’t throw off platform. He is limited with what he can do with his arm. Setting up and throwing fast would suit him better. First read throw and live with it. Look the quarterback needy teams in the top of the draft passed on him because he does not have a high ceiling after twenty games he is what he is. What if Kenny played for a bad team and was down points in every game and was throwing forty times a game he would not be starting that team would not have any points. What if he was not getting the time to look and stare down a receiver he is getting 2.7 or better. Teams want the ball gone in 2.4.

[@battistimo]

He can’t see. Most of QB play is above the shoulders. Kenny fails at this. He can’t process & worse, he can’t see the field. He’s awful. Time to move on. Unless he can miraculously fix his blindness.

[@lesterromero2381]

Why give up so quick it’s only his 2nd year? Literally took Bradshaw like what 5 years to become the Super Bowl winning machine he was? Why is it always get rid of him instead of hey lets see what happens in the coming years

[@battistimo]

@@lesterromero2381 Well what’s troubling is that he’s already 26 & is failing at football 101. This is rudimentary stuff that he’s missing on.

[@sonsofliberty3081]

The play calling is holding him back. Do you people not see that he's being held back. The play you see dj come open is the exact same time the pocket was collapsing. They're not giving him many options over the middle. Most of the routes are outside the numbers. 1 pass inside the numbers. He was actually waitimg for Boykins to settle down in the zone, not looking at 83. He didn't, the pocket collapsed, he ran. He's not taking sacks and throwing ints. Remember, Ben was sub 200ypg for his first 2 years. Kp has finished 18 games and he's 13-5. He's not doing bad in his 2nd game after breaking his ribs.

[@_Josh_98]

Dj was open right off the line no pressure

[@battistimo]

Ah, no it’s not. He can’t see. If you have a blind QB to the field, no amount of great play calling is going to help.

[@jamesfetcho6315]

😂😂😂😂😂Op did You actually watch any of this????😂

[@twatnocker7694]

Hes gonna get another year. We know this.

[@StateoftheSteelers]

Probably 2 to be honest. That's how the other 1st rounders have been handled. Like the coordinators, they wait till contract runs out...