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Steelers Made Worst QB Pick Since 2021
- ESPN evaluator Matt Miller ranked Kenny Pickett as the worst quarterback from the 2021 first-round class, reflecting mixed assessments of his game.
- The article notes Pickett was the only 2021 first-round QB and the only one drafted in the first 73 picks of 2022.
- Pickett’s rookie season included a 63% completion rate and nine interceptions over 13 games, according to the piece.
- The article traces Pickett’s journeyman path after his Steelers tenure, including trades to the Eagles in 2024 and other moves in 2025.
- The piece links Pickett’s challenges to Matt Canada’s offensive coordinator stint and the Steelers’ ongoing quarterback needs.
- The article mentions Mac Jones as a contrasting 2021 draftee with a late-career renaissance among backup roles.
- The Steelers reportedly may not prioritize a first-round quarterback and could explore other options like Fernando Mendoza.
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