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Shaver’s Studies: Explaining Kenny Pickett’s Long Snap To Throw Times

Something Steelers fans have become accustomed to in recent years is the short and quick passing game. Ben Roethlisberger led the league during the 2021 regular season in average time to throw at 2.25 seconds. Roethlisberger’s average depth of target also ranked as the second lowest at 7.1 yards.

Over the course of Roethlisberger’s past four full seasons, here’s how he ranked in terms of average time to throw and ADOT.

Ben Roethlisberger Average Time to Throw and ADOT & ranks

2021: 2.26 secs (1st), 7.1 ADOT (2nd lowest)
2020: 2.17 (1st), 7.