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Former NFL HC Chuck Pagano Defends Kenny Pickett, Says Offense Must Allow Him To Throw

Not everyone is ready to throw in the towel on Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett. Former NFL head coach Chuck Pagano believes Pickett has the talent to succeed in the NFL. If the confines of the offense will let him. In a video for The 33rd Team posted Monday morning, Pagano said the central issue is the offense being too conservative with Pickett and not letting him take chances downfield.

“Kenny Pickett seems like a guy who is more than capable to me,” Pagano said. “I think he’s got the arm talent. I think he processes well.