I understand the NFL and CFB are not 1:1 and probably shouldn’t be compared in that way, but we should all take a moment to remember what Kenny did in 2021 (in 13 games) for Pitt:

4319 Passing Yards (332 per game) 42 Passing TDs (3.23 per game) 7 INTs

Give this guy a little more time to adjust and find himself in the NFL game and he could be great. His 2023 stats are mediocre to say the least, but poor play calling and scheming by Matt Canada (as well as a terrible offensive playbook) could have a lot to do with it.

The fact that the Steelers haven’t fired a coach mid season since the 40s is a marker that tells the whole story from Tomlin’s perspective. One of the greatest coaches ever. That perspective is - IT WAS MATT CANADA, NOT KENNY! Tomlin could have easily benched KP, and I’m sure he’s not making these decisions based on gut instincts. Every professional sports organization has analytics informing every decision. I guarantee this was an analytical decision and the right one.

Kenny will slowly get better this year with better play calling and more freedom, and next year will breakout with a new playbook.

  • OLDFatMan1971BEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think Kenny gets better this year, and I mean this year only. Sullivan’s history of calling plays…well let’s say it leaves a lot to be desired, his two years in Tampa Bay his offenses were 12th and 31st in scoring. 'In New York, it was even more horrid clocking in at 26th and 32nd in scoring.

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    I’m hoping they go outside the organization for the next OC and maybe they can fix Pickett in 24.