3 reasons Steelers fans should not want Kenny Pickett in NFL Draft

Steelers need a franchise QB with a higher ceiling

One of my biggest fears for the future of the Steelers is getting stuck with a limbo quarterback who can never seem to get them over the hump. This was one of the biggest problems with this franchise during the 80s and 90s and why they struggled to find consistent success.

We have seen this scenario play out far too often in the NFL. Andy Dalton is a perfect example. The Bengals had an immensely talented football team from 2011 to 2015, but Dalton was never good enough to take this team anywhere. I’m sure you are thinking of other starting quarterbacks right now who are the exact same way.

This isn’t to say that Pickett will never be good enough, but I worry about his limited upside. Pickett doesn’t have a huge arm or elite velocity to drive the football. While he’s athletic enough to get outside the pocket and extend the play, it’s easy to see how his average arm could limit him at the next level.

If Pickett has a Dalton-like career, then this isn’t a player worth investing in (at least in my mind). I don’t want to get stuck with a quarterback that is going to limit this team’s upside — especially when you consider how special these young AFC quarterbacks are right now.

Someone like Malik Willis has a lower floor, but a much higher ceiling if all goes well, and the Steelers should probably gamble on the upside. Perhaps the answer is not taking a QB at all this year if there’s no elite prospect.