There aren't enough points being scored by the Pittsburgh offence. However, that is insufficient to cause a quarterback change. Yet.
Coach Mike Tomlin was unambiguous in his continued support of current starter Mitch Trubisky following Thursday night's 29-17 loss to the Browns. When asked if switching from Trubisky to first-round rookie Kenny Pickett was an option, Tomlin responded, "The answer to that question is clearly no."
The best opportunity to give Pickett additional time to get ready for the job before the full-blown Week Nine bye is now. It might be too late by then. The Steelers will play the Bills, Buccaneers, Dolphins, and Eagles after their home game against the Jets in Week Four.
The Steelers, who are 1-2 right now, might end up being 2-6 after eight games. Due to this, it might be exceedingly challenging to win nine games in a row and secure the division title or one of the three AFC wild-card spots.
Additionally, it would put more on Tomlin to steer clear of his first-ever losing season. He would have to finish the season 7-2.
He will need to control both internal and external pressure while playing Trubisky. The Pitt brand is what the fans desire. Even before the defeat in Week Three, Trubisky had been losing fans in the building.
Additionally, despite the fact that Trubisky was more effective at moving the ball down the field in the passing game, no gains were made. For 207 yards, Trubisky completed 20 of his 32 throws. Not terrible, but not strong enough to win.
The future is Pickett, without a doubt. Many believe that the future is now. The fact that the team's leader holds a different opinion is all that really matters.
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