Until 2022, about the only thing Mike Tomlin hadn’t done as a head coach was deal with a brand new quarterback situation. Sure, there were seasons of juggling. Losing Ben Roethlisberger six quarters into 2019. Roethlisberger’s suspension that caused him to miss the first four games of 2010. But 2022 was unique. A year without Roethlisberger, not having a clear cut starter from Day One of the season. Drafting a first round quarterback in Kenny Pickett, signing a veteran in Mitch Trubisky, all new territory for Tomlin.
Naturally, there were unavoidable ups and downs. And the good news is Pickett will head into 2023 as the Steelers’ starter.