Former NFL QB Ben Roethlisberger Says It Was A Mistake To Underestimated Kenny Pickett: ‘The sky is the limit for him’
Ben Roethlisberger is effusive in his praise for the Steelers’ replacement at quarterback on Thursday’s episode of “First Call.”
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Former NFL QB Ben Roethlisberger Says It Was A Mistake To Underestimated Kenny Pickett: ‘The sky is the limit for him
In a podcast episode called “Footbahlin,” “Big Ben” said he was sorry for underestimating Pickett.
Mike Tomlin and Kenny Pickett.
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However, when Pickett was chosen as his replacement, Roethlisberger didn’t think the rookie quarterback was all that good. However, the Steelers rookie quarterback’s recent stretch of game-winning drives seems to have changed Roethlisberger’s view.
In a recent “Footballin’ with Ben” podcast, former Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger admitted that he may have put too low of a ceiling on Pickett.
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“I severely underestimated Kenny,” Roethlisberger said. “I think he throws the ball better than I thought. He runs way better than I thought, he’s faster or just more elusive, but he runs the ball way better than I expected. His decision-making is really good. His leadership, toughness, and just enough of an edge to him, it looks like. I apologize that I did not make this vocal. Kenny, keep doing what you are doing.”
Now Roethlisberger says “the sky is the limit” for Pickett.
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