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Mike Tomlin: Facing The Undefeated Eagles Will Be An Awesome Challenge
"He is a fish in water," Tomlin said of Pickett's play through his first few games. "It's a natural act for him, he's a competitor."
October 25, 2022
The Pittsburgh Steelers had the chances but could never find the daylight in the Sunshine State, losing 16-10 to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football.
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Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett, whose game status was in limbo as he entered the NFL's newly-modified concussion protocol, took to the field as the Steelers' starter. Growing pains are expected with just about any rookie in the NFL, and Pickett's case is no different. The 24-year-old threw two interceptions on back-to-back fourth-quarter drives while trying to tie the game at 16. The Dolphins would run the clock out to win the game.
Pickett is "always allowed" to use his instincts as a mobile quarterback, said Tomlin. "You have to give a quarterback latitude to do what comes naturally," he said.
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