Kenny Pickett isn’t a rookie anymore. He’s no longer the Pittsburgh Steelers’ backup. He’s no longer the prospect, the kid from Pitt, the unknown potential future. He is the starter. He’s the present.
And he’s not even Kenny Pickett anymore.
As dubbed by Cam Heyward and the Steelers’ locker rom, Pickett has a new nickname. “Big Ken.” That’s what Heyward said appearing on Good Morning Football this morning, where he’ll make regular media appearances throughout the week.
“With Kenny, now we call him Big Ken,” Heyward said. “He’s just growing into that position. Last year was that tip of the iceberg.