Anybody seen a Joe Castro tweet?

 

1 minute ago, Fhalbig22 said:

This is my worst nightmare, all my friends are Steelers fans and I’ve done nothing but trash KP for the last 2 yrs because he sucks. 

Well their starting QB is good enough to be our QB3

7 minutes ago, Miami said:

FWIW, have a friend who is a big Steeler fan and he did not like Pickett at all.

Of course he wouldn't.  Pickett sucked there.

But he may well be a victim of circumstance.  That team want a good spot for a rookie QB to succeed. 

22 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Sua Opeta to the Bucs. He was kinda meh.

He was completely meh.

13 minutes ago, Iggles_Phan said:

And someone else will fall those 22 extra spots.  They have the same number of lottery tickets to use this year.   So, its a matter of drafting Nakobe Dean, or landing Kelee Ringo.   Same difference in my mind.

 

Lots of consternation, but backup QB greater need than flyer on random unknown possibility of a draft pick difference between 98 and 120.  It's at this time of year folks get all fired up over specific draft pick possibilities, but when the time comes... its not really a big deal.

 

No one is claiming he's Foles 2.0.  The hope would be, if it comes to that, for a minor injury to Hurts and he returns for the playoffs, but that in the meantime, you get competent play.  We have a RB to lean on now, and some great weapons around him, unlike the crap in Pittsburgh, and a legit OC/playcaller.   I trust that he could help them win (or more exactly not lose them) a couple of games if called upon.

Don't know about that lol

10 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

And what if he plays like Kenny Pickett? 

 

19 minutes ago, Alphagrand said:

I like this trade a lot; Pickett was a good prospect coming out of Pitt.  He's cheap, young, and can win a game or two in the very high likelihood that Hurts misses time this season.  

He's an ideal backup in a lot of ways.  He's not going to push the starter, he's not going to wow people into creating a QB controversy, but he's more than serviceable for a short stretch.

And he's cheap. Some of the backup QBs, who are probably no better, are costing $6-10M.

10 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

And what if he plays like Kenny Pickett? 

Thats not upside.

Kenny Pickett at training camp...

Dallas Cowboys release linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with failed physical designation

13 minutes ago, Miami said:

FWIW, have a friend who is a big Steeler fan and he did not like Pickett at all.

Friend of mine messaged me instantly "enjoy that bum" 

13 minutes ago, Miami said:

FWIW, have a friend who is a big Steeler fan and he did not like Pickett at all.

Did Pickett sleep with your friend's wife or something? 

Gallup also released as a post June 1 designation

2 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:

Dallas Cowboys release linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with failed physical designation

Injury prone player? Howie is running to the phone

4 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:

Dallas Cowboys release linebacker Leighton Vander Esch with failed physical designation

Dallas can draft LBs but they never stay healthy lol

41 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

Pickett's salary this year is less than $1M.

 

Guess that's not too bad.  Figured it'd be higher with him being a 1st round pick.  Hopefully they let McKee actually compete with him then for that #2 spot.

41 minutes ago, Texas Eagle said:

They certainly did him dirty but he had a better chance to beat out a washed Russ than Hurts

But he has a better chance of being coached up on the Eagles. And to play with more talent if Hurts gets hurt.

Taking the longer view, the Eagles are a better situation than the Steelers, low pressure with a top OC where he can learn for two years and be ready when the next starting opportunity comes along.

37 minutes ago, Outlaw said:

He's a guy that can fill in for the inevitable game or 2 if needed.

I think the Panthers got him.

People put way too much stock into preseason.

 

At least McKee has that.  Pickett has nothing in his entire career to hang his hat on besides his draft position.

8 minutes ago, Joe Ball said:

Gallup also released as a post June 1 designation

I'd kick the tires, but have to check out the knee he blow out in 2021, if he's close to 100%, he could be an affordable options at WR3.

3 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

Guess that's not too bad.  Figured it'd be higher with him being a 1st round pick.  Hopefully they let McKee actually compete with him then for that #2 spot.

Why would you want that?  That would render this trade completely useless, meaning all we did is give up draft capital to have Tiny Hands prove that he's total crap.  

2 minutes ago, Mike030270 said:

Dallas can draft LBs but they never stay healthy lol

Jaylen - destroyed knee in bowl game, LVE - injured neck and knee in college, S Lee - two separate knee injuries a year apart (PCL & ACL)...Jerrah at the draft "Hold my beer and watch this!"

10 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

Did Pickett sleep with your friend's wife or something? 

If a player refused to dress cause he was demoted Philly would hate him too.

6 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

At least McKee has that.  Pickett has nothing in his entire career to hang his hat on besides his draft position.

I don't understand the love for McKee and his 50% completion percentage against third stringers, street free agents, and XFL/USFL guys in the preseason last year. 

1 hour ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

Either go high end backup or let McKee have his chance.  McKee looked better in preseason last year than Pickett has at any point in his pro career.

What high end backup? Minshew has a starting job! That shows you how fast the QB group thins out.

I doubt Pickett is worse than Mariota, at least he has more upside.

6 minutes ago, RememberTheKoy said:

 

Guess that's not too bad.  Figured it'd be higher with him being a 1st round pick.  Hopefully they let McKee actually compete with him then for that #2 spot.

Then KP will say he is going home and not to call him