Article Expectations continue to rise for Pickett

[Chris Peak]

To say Pitt’s success in 2018 will stem largely from the performance of Kenny Pickett is equal parts hyperbole and absolute truth.

Plenty of players will be key for the Panthers this season. There are the linemen and running backs who have to protect Pickett. And the receivers and tight ends who have to catch passes from him. Plus the defenders, whose primary job will be to give the ball back to Pickett as quickly as possible.

So other players will have a hand in the team's success, but ultimately, it all comes back to Pickett.

“It really starts there,” offensive coordinator Shawn Watson said last week. “When you have the quarterback stability, then now you develop the pieces around it, which are the receivers, which has been big for us this spring, and the tight ends and then our young tailbacks and our young offensive line.

"But what’s really helped us, honestly, is Kenny. Kenny has helped us. He allows us to do a lot more than what we could do if it weren’t - we just have a lot we can do because of him.”

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[recruitsreadtheseboards]

Pitt football needs a star like this with forward eligibility. Especially at QB. Something that can help fans and recruiting.

 

[jrnPitt]

He's also the reason why Pitt can be competitive in EVERY game this coming season.

 

[HunterHemsley]

The fact that he put on 20 lbs of muscle is saying something too. Cant wait to see him take the next step towards stardom on Sept 8.