Kenny Pickett roasted by Steelers, Eagles fans after poor preseason showing

Mike Moraitis

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers and current Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett has typically played well in the preseason during his career, but that was definitely not the case on Thursday night.

Pickett started for Jalen Hurts, who did not play in preseason Week 2 against the New England Patriots, and he completed 11-of-13 passes for 67 scoreless yards. He was in the game for five drives that went punt, field goal, punt, turnover on downs, and the half ran out on his fifth.

The former first-round pick was sacked four times, but he wasn't blameless in those sacks, as he displayed poor pocket presence and allowed himself to get swallowed up by New England's defense.

Making matters worse for Pickett, he was outplayed by former seventh-round pick Tanner McKee, who completed 15-of-19 passes for 140 yards and actually managed to lead the Eagles on a touchdown drive.

That will only add fuel to the fire of the debate about if McKee, not Pickett, should be QB2 in Philly. You can find plenty of Eagles fans who believe that should be the case.

After the game, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni did his best to combat that debate by naming Pickett his No. 2.

The Steelers trading Pickett to the Eagles continues to look like a great move for the former and a bad move for the latter. Even if Pickett ends up winning the job, the simple fact that there are questions about who should be No. 2 says it all.

After his lackluster showing in preseason Week 2 and during training camp, Eagles fans are starting to see what Steelers fans had to endure. Fans of both teams were united in roasting Pickett after what he put on tape on Thursday.

Mike Moraitis

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After cutting his teeth with Bleacher Report, Mike Moraitis has covered the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans for FanSided, and the Titans and New York Giants for USA TODAY Sports Media Group. On top of his duties with Sporting News, Mike is the managing editor and lead writer for Titans Wire.