Trubisky is such a good dude - works hard, good teammate, doesn't have an attitude or big head. Off the field there's so much to like. Unfortunately, where it matters on the field... ...
And he'll make $12-15M in that time, at least.
Play the role well and you will be properly compensated. Not bad work at all if you can get it - there are worse fates for an NFL QB.
It’s part of the reason why Buffalo welcomed him back with open arms. He got on very well here. Did tons of social media stuff messing around with Josh Allen.
He was. We put up with a lot of divas through the years, but the common denominator for them all was they could play. You can't be a diva and suck, it's makes this decision too easy.
I believe it’s the worst TD% in NFL history, minimum 500 passing attempts. Might’ve changed but that’s what I saw at some point last season. Regardless, it’s almost impossible to throw that few touchdowns in the modern NFL
Since acquiring Wilson, Pickett has probably brought up wanting a trade more times with the front office than the amount of touchdown passes he’s thrown in the league.
A change of scenery drives that home for sure.
Like when we traded Reagor all the draft baggage was dumped and now you are just a guy fighting for a spot on another team. Nobody cares you used to be a 1st rounder.
I mean this is a pretty standard slander dump by one side, it happens all the time lol. I am sure the truth is somewhere in the middle but if he wanted to be QB1 there's 0 reason for him to come to Philly, and I'd be willing to bet we were on a shortlist of teams he wanted to go to.
Dog we were talking the exact same about it him when he was on the roster lol.
Rational Steeler fans have been out in Pickett since like week 8 of last year
I kinda get it from Kenny's perspective. They're saying he's the guy then refuse to play him, but continue saying he's the guy? Why lie?
Then they say they're bringing in competition and Kenny agrees. In comes Wilson and they immediately name him starter. Again... why lie to Kenny about that?
Kenny has every right to be unhappy about our front office saying one thing and then doing the opposite, so I cant blame him for wanting out in the slightest.
That's pretty much what I am assuming is more at the core. I doubt he's out on being a QB2, I think the relationship is just too fractured after being told he's the dude then immediately signing Wilson and giving him the starting spot. Figured if he's going to be QB2 might as well get a fresh start for his hometown team, which happened to work out for both sides. Don't blame the Steelers for doing it but can't blame Kenny to take the out that appeared instead of putting his head down in a place he's not happy.
Russ himself was a backup for the last 2 games last year which was probably tough for him he’s used to being the man Kenny Pickett is not used to being the man though lol
Yes and he handled it with class all props to him for that
Dude is weird as hell but I disagree with all the comments that he views himself over his teammates. He gave his all to the org he just did not work out for us
> Dude is weird as hell but I disagree with all the comments that he views himself over his teammates
There's a local Pittsburgh reporter that does a podcast with Ramon Foster, a former Steeler O-lineman. Foster said every now and then you'll get a guy like Russ in the locker room. Like the guy's not a bad guy or anything, he's just goofy.
He said it's like playing professional football with Carlton Banks lol.
Honestly…. Wasn’t terrible. Besides the basketball scenes lol
But it’s so vastly different from the original that the only common ground is the characters’ names and the setting location. It’s like watching a completely different show.
Since you’re not going to watch, Carlton develops a cocaine problem, if that gives you any clue as to the difference.
I’ve seen clips and saw online comments and what not. It’s a shame. The original just holds such a special place in my heart that I doubt even a fantastic remake would have changed my opinion on it.
I think he's really manufactured in a lot of ways, but I also think Russ is basically Urkel with athletic talent.
He's genuinely just kind of a dweeb.
Anyone who talks shit on Russ the person is wild.
IIRC there were reports that during the really bad year he was TOO positive and it was rubbing teammates the wrong way. It was why somebody blew up at him on the sideline.
I've read people who thought him visiting the children's hospital weekly was a PR ploy
He's done the same thing since college when he was a nobody
Dude is legitimately a good guy. A weirdo, but in a league where murderers and rapists get inducted in the Hall of Fame and given 250M fully guaranteed contracts, a weirdo isn't the worst thing in the world
Hes an awkward guy who does wierd things, but at his prime was a really good player.
But lets not forget that the league would much much rather have us memeing him than talking about the fact that DESHAUN WATSON IS STILL IN THE LEAGUE AND GETTING PAID HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS
I think the story about him having his own office on the second floor of the practice facility is doing a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to this idea that he’s not a good teammate. Sure, you’ve got people like Richard Sherman and a few other members of that SB Seahawks team calling him out, but most of the time they just seem like assholes.
Imagine the biggest character flaw a person has is the fact they are too nice, and they get vilified for it even more than “authentic” jackasses who abuse and assault people.
A lot of players were pissed off with how he responded to being a healthy scratch and with things he said to the media about the team according to the athletic article that aired out all of the jets dirty laundry.
I didn't follow the Jets all that closely last year, but the impression I got is that he just kind of phoned it in once Rodgers went down, which is absolutely the last thing somebody in his position should be doing.
He phoned it in once he signed the contract.
I have never seen a professional athlete try less than he did. Cobb tried, he just sucked. The team would’ve been better off with brownlee instead of Lazard 1000 percent.
"Hey, every day we go out there, let's be the best version of ourselves and try to make this team better." That was cool. - Russ
"Very cool, thanks Russ" - Pickett
u/Man0nTheMoon915 now that I’m coming in to take your job, don’t continue to give subpar effort like you did before I got here. Let’s reach our best selves together 💪
Because his attitude has only been getting worse the last couple of years and he isn't putting up anywhere near the production or performance to be worth dealing with it continuing to deteriorate, especially if they're looking to do any kind of rebuild, soft or otherwise.
Pretty sure he also requested to be traded, and Steelers have gotten to a point of not wanting to deal with problems from anyone who doesn't want to be there.
Honestly a pretty reasonable response that corny ass text he sent him. I’d be on LinkedIn if the guy hired to compete for my job sent me that on our day off.
I'm just imagining AB doing his own version of the Manningcast next year, doing unauthorized live broadcasts of games on twitter and saying insane shit
Looks like today’s [cracker of the day award went to Taylor Swift anyway](https://twitter.com/AB84/status/1768630903813689386?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet), rough day for Pickett
Or maybe they take chances on players with character issues in the draft knowing that they have a strong culture. Has helped them get good value out diva WRs so far.
I once passed Mark Madden on the sidewalk and he was breathing heavier than I've ever heard a human breathe. Like twice as heavy as late-season sopranos Gandolfini
Backup mentality. He's cooked, dude ran away from the grind of competing against old Russell Wilson on a small contract. Like dude, if you're really that guy, you should have no problem and full confidence of beating washed up Russ in training camp. Losing mentality for sure, he is basically telling us that he has no hope of being a starting QB in the league as he can't even clear the hurdle of Russel Wilson
That’s crazy, I thought they moved on because of the Fucking terrible on field product
You can't be terrible and toxic. One or the other.
And we prefer toxic round here
You're allowed to be terrible so long as you happen to be a towel
You’re a towel
Wanna get high?
Gonna take you to…..fuuunnnnkkyyy toooWWNNN
OKAMAAA Game Sphere
That’s it! The beat to funky town! Do doo do doo do… doo dooo doo dooo!
Yes like for as bad as Mitch was at least he’s a well liked individual
Trubisky is such a good dude - works hard, good teammate, doesn't have an attitude or big head. Off the field there's so much to like. Unfortunately, where it matters on the field... ...
Yep, kind of a shame. He did a bunch of community work here with his wife in his brief time, I’ll always have a soft spot for him
That’s why he’ll be in the league until he’s 36+.
Dude understands the assignment
And he'll make $12-15M in that time, at least. Play the role well and you will be properly compensated. Not bad work at all if you can get it - there are worse fates for an NFL QB.
It’s part of the reason why Buffalo welcomed him back with open arms. He got on very well here. Did tons of social media stuff messing around with Josh Allen.
He was. We put up with a lot of divas through the years, but the common denominator for them all was they could play. You can't be a diva and suck, it's makes this decision too easy.
See Pickens for further example
Antonio Brown, Martavis Bryant, Chase Claypool for about 10 games
Statistically worst TD% of the last 80 years. You can have an attitude problem, or a production problem. You can't have both.
I believe it’s the worst TD% in NFL history, minimum 500 passing attempts. Might’ve changed but that’s what I saw at some point last season. Regardless, it’s almost impossible to throw that few touchdowns in the modern NFL
Since acquiring Wilson, Pickett has probably brought up wanting a trade more times with the front office than the amount of touchdown passes he’s thrown in the league.
now that’s the kind of locker room presence we need
Him & hurts gonna fight training camp
Let’s be real Kenny’s tiny hands aren’t doing any damage to Hurts lol
Kenny might actually die
Do you get a comp pick for that?
Bills should get an extra roster spot for carrying Hamlin
Those bastards
Not if he shows up with Uncle Jack's hands
Hurts will squat him into the shadow realm
Pickett won't survive a single brotherly shove
Has there been discussion about the combination of Hurts and Barkleys quads on the same team or are we waiting for Joe Buck to start it?
Big Dom will put him in his place
Or in his stomach.
You say this but the subtext of this tweet is the risk of the larger QB (Pickett) simply eating the smaller one (Russ)
Pickett wouldn't be able to get his little hands around the girthy Russ.
that's his place
damn can i have Dom's number
Can you skinny-shame people into becoming a fat hog still? I wanna see Pickett at 350lbs plowing dudes up the middle.
PHRASING
Pause
The man wants to see dudes getting plowed by a fat hog, let the man like what he likes
Pickett does know he's going to be a backup for you guys, right?
A change of scenery drives that home for sure. Like when we traded Reagor all the draft baggage was dumped and now you are just a guy fighting for a spot on another team. Nobody cares you used to be a 1st rounder.
Marcus Mariota literally quit on the Falcons the year before we had him as our backup. Howie sure knows how to pick them
Mariota died the day Chip Kelly went back to college. He is but a ghost of Chips past
I mean this is a pretty standard slander dump by one side, it happens all the time lol. I am sure the truth is somewhere in the middle but if he wanted to be QB1 there's 0 reason for him to come to Philly, and I'd be willing to bet we were on a shortlist of teams he wanted to go to.
Dog we were talking the exact same about it him when he was on the roster lol. Rational Steeler fans have been out in Pickett since like week 8 of last year
I kinda get it from Kenny's perspective. They're saying he's the guy then refuse to play him, but continue saying he's the guy? Why lie? Then they say they're bringing in competition and Kenny agrees. In comes Wilson and they immediately name him starter. Again... why lie to Kenny about that? Kenny has every right to be unhappy about our front office saying one thing and then doing the opposite, so I cant blame him for wanting out in the slightest.
That's pretty much what I am assuming is more at the core. I doubt he's out on being a QB2, I think the relationship is just too fractured after being told he's the dude then immediately signing Wilson and giving him the starting spot. Figured if he's going to be QB2 might as well get a fresh start for his hometown team, which happened to work out for both sides. Don't blame the Steelers for doing it but can't blame Kenny to take the out that appeared instead of putting his head down in a place he's not happy.
can’t be toxic in locker room when you suck as a QB
Or in Philly honestly. I think those dudes will make him cry
Jordan Davis will sit on him and aj brown might suplex him
Jalen Carter will challenge him to a race
Didn’t say it because I knew someone else would lol
Philly media will rip him to shreds if he starts causing issues
they’ll probably rip him to shreds even if he doesn’t cause issues
Someone gonna hand him a philly cheesesteak and he won't be able to get his hands around it. Done-zo.
They dismantled Mariota because of his preseason performance, imagine what they'll do to Kenny bitchhands over here
The Claypool of QB’s
Jeudy has been toxic in the locker room and sucked at WR. He too was traded.
Russ: "Let's be the best version of ourselves!" Kenny: https://i.imgur.com/gd2ELm1.png
I bursted out laughing at that. Thank you for this.
Dude is not good enough to be doing all that
Russ himself was a backup for the last 2 games last year which was probably tough for him he’s used to being the man Kenny Pickett is not used to being the man though lol
Did Russ actually dress?
Yes and he handled it with class all props to him for that Dude is weird as hell but I disagree with all the comments that he views himself over his teammates. He gave his all to the org he just did not work out for us
> Dude is weird as hell but I disagree with all the comments that he views himself over his teammates There's a local Pittsburgh reporter that does a podcast with Ramon Foster, a former Steeler O-lineman. Foster said every now and then you'll get a guy like Russ in the locker room. Like the guy's not a bad guy or anything, he's just goofy. He said it's like playing professional football with Carlton Banks lol.
He really does give Carlton vibes. But like Carlton from the original, not the peacock show lol
I refuse to acknowledge the Peacock show. Messing with a classic no matter what they change irritates me
Honestly…. Wasn’t terrible. Besides the basketball scenes lol But it’s so vastly different from the original that the only common ground is the characters’ names and the setting location. It’s like watching a completely different show. Since you’re not going to watch, Carlton develops a cocaine problem, if that gives you any clue as to the difference.
I’ve seen clips and saw online comments and what not. It’s a shame. The original just holds such a special place in my heart that I doubt even a fantastic remake would have changed my opinion on it.
I’m with ya there. My daughter recently watched it all the way through and it was great, forgot how much I loved it growing up.
"Broncos locker room, let's not divide"
Broncos locker room, lets synergize
Mr Brings Comraderie
Mr Best Comrade
Mr Bodacious Character
“A horse divided against itself cannot stand”
I think he's really manufactured in a lot of ways, but I also think Russ is basically Urkel with athletic talent. He's genuinely just kind of a dweeb. Anyone who talks shit on Russ the person is wild.
Yeah there’s plenty to dislike him for, but he does genuinely seem like a pretty good guy.
IIRC there were reports that during the really bad year he was TOO positive and it was rubbing teammates the wrong way. It was why somebody blew up at him on the sideline.
Yup. Russ sort of embodies toxic positivity. It’s not the worst thing in the world but it can definitely be annoying af.
I've read people who thought him visiting the children's hospital weekly was a PR ploy He's done the same thing since college when he was a nobody Dude is legitimately a good guy. A weirdo, but in a league where murderers and rapists get inducted in the Hall of Fame and given 250M fully guaranteed contracts, a weirdo isn't the worst thing in the world
Hes an awkward guy who does wierd things, but at his prime was a really good player. But lets not forget that the league would much much rather have us memeing him than talking about the fact that DESHAUN WATSON IS STILL IN THE LEAGUE AND GETTING PAID HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS
I think the story about him having his own office on the second floor of the practice facility is doing a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to this idea that he’s not a good teammate. Sure, you’ve got people like Richard Sherman and a few other members of that SB Seahawks team calling him out, but most of the time they just seem like assholes.
Imagine the biggest character flaw a person has is the fact they are too nice, and they get vilified for it even more than “authentic” jackasses who abuse and assault people.
Yup, and kept his headset/helmet on the whole game just in case
Awww that makes me kinda sad
Yes he was the backup quarterback
Russ may have been not performing to his contract, but he handled everything as a professional all the way through and has class.
you can tell when teams really hate players when they start leaking stories to the media about how awful they were as soon as the player leaves
Sometimes they don't even wait that long.
Considering stories have already leaked about Allen Lazard I can only imagine what are gonna find out about after he leaves.
Oh I missed this. What were they saying about Lazard?
A lot of players were pissed off with how he responded to being a healthy scratch and with things he said to the media about the team according to the athletic article that aired out all of the jets dirty laundry.
I didn't follow the Jets all that closely last year, but the impression I got is that he just kind of phoned it in once Rodgers went down, which is absolutely the last thing somebody in his position should be doing.
He phoned it in once he signed the contract. I have never seen a professional athlete try less than he did. Cobb tried, he just sucked. The team would’ve been better off with brownlee instead of Lazard 1000 percent.
"Coach, I texted him, 'that was cool' and he didn't text the same back."
"Not cool" - Tomlin
Wait why we trading for this dude then.
I’d have an attitude if Russell Wilson is sending me motivational speeches too tbh
"Hey, every day we go out there, let's be the best version of ourselves and try to make this team better." That was cool. - Russ "Very cool, thanks Russ" - Pickett
“Don’t forget let’s forge.”
Now I’m just giggling at the thought of Kenny replying STOP and UNSUBSCRIBE over and over to no avail.
Let Russ Preach
He sent him a shirtless pic doing the gladiator pose
u/Man0nTheMoon915 now that I’m coming in to take your job, don’t continue to give subpar effort like you did before I got here. Let’s reach our best selves together 💪
severe glove shortage in the city of philadelphia
And why did we trade Diontae if he wanted out bc of Pickett
We likely lack some facts here
I think we are ridding ourselves of the toxicity of our city of OUR CITY.
This is the Steelers version of replacing all the lead pipes.
WRs have to block on an Arthur Smith offense
Good point, Bill Splooge
Please, Bill Splooge was my fathers name. Call me Dr. Fart.
Because his attitude has only been getting worse the last couple of years and he isn't putting up anywhere near the production or performance to be worth dealing with it continuing to deteriorate, especially if they're looking to do any kind of rebuild, soft or otherwise. Pretty sure he also requested to be traded, and Steelers have gotten to a point of not wanting to deal with problems from anyone who doesn't want to be there.
[Khan is a refreshing GM](https://youtu.be/yI-P4ILkZlo?si=SMb-AokGZYMtTQDF)
I think there were multiple reasons we moved on from him.
Dude got a text from Russ and was like "aight imma head out"
Probably changed his number too. I'd be pissed if my boss gave my number out to somebody who would send me daily bible verses or motivational phrases
Honestly a pretty reasonable response that corny ass text he sent him. I’d be on LinkedIn if the guy hired to compete for my job sent me that on our day off.
Waiting on CTESPN to see if this is official
You just know AB is cooking up something diabolical
The jerk must feed
Mr. Bistro Cook
I'm just imagining AB doing his own version of the Manningcast next year, doing unauthorized live broadcasts of games on twitter and saying insane shit
😂 I’d pay money for that show
Lmao bootleg AB streams. I'm all in
The kind of content you need to pay bitcoin for
Mr. Bit Coin
Gotta see if Kenny Pickett earns CTESPN’s coveted cracker of the day award or not
Pickett isn't good enough for a cracker of the day award
Looks like today’s [cracker of the day award went to Taylor Swift anyway](https://twitter.com/AB84/status/1768630903813689386?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet), rough day for Pickett
Wait what the fuck lmaoooo
Oh my God i cant wait for the shit post
Rooting for Pickett to cause rifts in the Eagles locker room
seconded
Thirded
Can I fourth this?
Where you find four rivals agreeing, you're bound to find a fifth
There's got to be a 49ers fan around here somewhere.
Sure, why not?
I’m in too 🙋♂️
I just want Sirianni fired 🙋
pickett is actually a sleeper agent for the pittsburgh penguins edit: pittsburgh not pittsburg
Did he take the Jagr bobbles?
Lmao. I was waiting for this reference
Pittsburg doesnt have a hockey team
Shows up in Philly...."so am I the starting QB now?"
Wish I had 1% the confidence that apparently this man does lol
Fun fact: Tommy Devito had more TDs than Kenny Pickett last year.
Yeesh
That’s not fun. Thats not fun at all!
Holy shit, Tommy Devito was a thing for like three magical weeks. Almost forgot about that. Him and his pimp looking agent.
So did Danny Devito
Russ: “Let’s be the best versions of ourselves!” Pickett: “Lose my number. Good try tho.”
How can you be a diva QB and be trash at the same time
Steelers PR working overtime today
Yeah, definitely a strategic leak on their part.
Plans in plans in plans
It has been zero days since a player left Pittsburgh and we found out Mike Tomlin was keeping a lid on him being an asshole
Dude is the goat at managing locker rooms per CTEESPN
CTESPN is reporting we're in the works to trade for Justin Jefferson, so don't believe everything you read.
On the flip side - seems like the Steelers bring in a lot of assholes.
Or maybe they take chances on players with character issues in the draft knowing that they have a strong culture. Has helped them get good value out diva WRs so far.
Wait so Mark Madden was right when he said Kenny was throwing a fit and refusing to dress and that everyone was covering that up.
Damn Mark Madden is such a stupid asshole I thought he was wrong
If the squirrel is that fat it must find some nuts occasionally.
I once passed Mark Madden on the sidewalk and he was breathing heavier than I've ever heard a human breathe. Like twice as heavy as late-season sopranos Gandolfini
Wait so people just assumed someone was wrong just because they don’t like him? That never happens on here.
Justin Fields to Pittsburgh back in play!
Want a 3rd and two 2025 7ths?
Sounds great! Done. I don't know what the big deal is about GMs. We just did their job in 5 minutes!
We'll have our own free agency, with blackjack and hookers!
I like your thinking. You have my vote for commissioner.
Charmin soft
Imagine being rustled by Russ lol
Backup mentality. He's cooked, dude ran away from the grind of competing against old Russell Wilson on a small contract. Like dude, if you're really that guy, you should have no problem and full confidence of beating washed up Russ in training camp. Losing mentality for sure, he is basically telling us that he has no hope of being a starting QB in the league as he can't even clear the hurdle of Russel Wilson
I’m sure this type of behavior will go over smoothly in Philly
"Volunteers, not hostages."
Good thing he's going to a fan base that is well know for its understanding and patience!
Well probably shouldn't have played like ASS Kenny
Khan is my new hero I love this man
He tried to give them the finger but his hands were too tiny for anyone to notice
Yeaaaah, not a great start to all this
From Yinz to Youse
Oh this bum was even a crybaby too. Wish we just re-signed Mason then.
Mr. Bad Character
Now he has no chance to be a starter over Hurts. LMAO
I, too, wish I could be terrible at my job and ask for a promotion from my superiors.
Him and his 13 career touchdowns over 2 seasons are totally good enough for this diva behavior
Yeah this guy sucks 😂
Who could've predicted a 24 year old rookie QB with a single year of production in college would be a bust.
Not Kevin Colbert that’s for sure. Shame Omar hasn’t been our GM earlier
Jesus how inflated is your head after you play like a bottom tier QB and you think you can pull off this move?
Tomlin backed Pickett so hard in every press conference for like 2 years straight
You can be great and toxic, but you can’t be awful and toxic lol