Breaking down every scenario for Kenny Pickett's Steelers season

What if Pickett has an average season for Steelers?

When I say an average season, I mean that based on his previous seasons. In essence, this is what my expectation is for Pickett entering year two. While many will say that these aren’t average quarterback stats (I would tend to agree), expecting him to be dynamic in year two is silly.

My expectation is steady improvement in an offense that protects him. Notable consistencies from the average are Pickett’s completion percentage and total yards. While I have him averaging a few more passing yards per game, it isn’t anything notable. His rushing stats remain the same, as he can make an impact on the ground, but it won’t be his focus.

A notable change is his attempts and completions, as I have him attempting only 25 passes a game on average as this offense hopes to run the ball more. Expecting him to be among the league leaders in attempts and completion would be a bad thing, as that means this offense floundered when they tried to be a run-focused team. I’m fine with the decreased attempts assuming he is more efficient with them.

While he isn’t perfect, his touchdown ratio doubles while his interception ratio is more in line with what it was in the latter half of the season. His numbers aren’t gaudy, but he is an efficient game manager who doesn’t kill the team but also doesn’t win many games on his own. Again, this is what my expectation is for him entering year two.