Kenny Pickett is expected to start at quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday. Pickett was still in the concussion protocol as of Monday afternoon. If the team practiced Monday, he would be a full participant.
He needs to check a box procedurally.
Mitchell Trubisky got the start and completed 17 of 22 passes for 179 yards and a rushing touchdown.
He did a good job of taking care of the ball and playing within the game plan and planned approach that we have prescribed for that opponent. He should be applauded for that.
The 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception will take place on Saturday, when the game is expected to start at 8 degrees with a wind chill of minus 4. The five years of college experience at Pitt will help prepare him for the weather on Saturday.
When analyzing people in draft prep, I think that's an example that we often cite. Diontae Johnson played at Toledo, but he was from the other side of the country. That may have given him a bit of a head start. There is a discussion of exposure in the draft and if it is an issue for the offensive players. It isn't a significant decision-maker, but a variable.
The team's game plan may be affected by the weather.
He acknowledged that the weather could be significant on Saturday night and that it could affect how the two teams come together. We won't run from that because it's life in the National Football League in Pittsburgh. We're going to go to that.
We need to be all-weather. Everybody that lives here and plays here understands that.
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