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[unable to retrieve full-text content]Steelers can’t overcome Kenny Pickett injury, two weather delays in …  Yahoo Sports Source link

The Kenny Pickett era is underway. Or so it seems. After a six-point first half produced four punts, a turnover and two field goals against the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers benched Mitchell Trubisky in favor of their rookie quarterback. He threw an interception on his first possession, but backed up the turnover with consecutive scoring drives. But the Jets rallied with two unanswered touchdowns to secure a 24-20 win. After the game, head coach Mike Tomlin declined to name a Week 5… Source link

The Pittsburgh Steelers released their first official depth chart Friday and fans hoping to see rookie Kenny Pickett take over immediately might be disappointed. Pickett is listed as the team’s third quarterback, behind both current starter Mitchell Trubisky and backup Mason Rudolph. [Set, hut, hike! Create or join a fantasy football league now!] That probably shouldn’t come as a huge surprise. Trubisky, who the team signed to a two-year deal in the offseason, was expected to open the season… Source link

The Charlotte Hornets‘ coaching search isn’t over after all. Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson reportedly changed his mind and will not become the next head coach of the Hornets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Atkinson will instead continue to serve as an assistant coach with the Warriors. It’s unclear what changed between Atkinson and the Hornets. In mid-June, it was reported the Hornets agreed in principle to hire Atkinson. He would reportedly receive a four-year deal… Source link

Kenny Pickett projects as the future at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But he’s going to have to earn it. The only quarterback selected in the first round of last week’s draft, Pickett joins a quarterback room in Pittsburgh that include Mason Rudolph and free-agent signing Mitchell Trubisky, both of whom have been starters in the NFL. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told NFL Network’s Rich Eisen on Wednesday that the Steelers drafted Pickett in part because of his “pro-ready” accuracy. He… Source link

Aaron Rodgers is going to say something next week. It may not have anything to do with his standoff against the Green Bay Packers, and it may not be related to the NFL, but putting his face before a large media spotlight will mean something. For the second time since news emerged that Rodgers was upset with the Packers and didn’t want to return to the team, the quarterback will make a media appearance of sorts. First it was with NBC’s Mike Tirico at the Kentucky Derby, when Rodgers said… Source link

Reuters Bucks put winning streak on line against Clippers Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to key an offensive surge that has led to Milwaukee’s four-game winning streak. Antetokounmpo is averaging 35.5 points, 13.8 rebounds and six assists during the Bucks’ streak, and Milwaukee is averaging 132 points over their past three wins over the Sacramento Kings, Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans. The Bucks, and the two-time league MVP, will try to keep their momentum going on Sunday… Source link

Kenny Omega is seen during an episode of AEW’s ‘Dynamite’ on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. (Photo credit: All Elite Wrestling) In sports, it’s commonplace for a coveted free agent to send a fanbase into a frenzy. The summer of 2010 had NBA fans from coast to coast wondering what city LeBron James would be taking his otherworldly talents. Kevin Durant broke millions of hearts with an essay on The Players’ Tribune on July 4, 2016. Last winter, NFL front offices were pitching Tom Brady to… Source link