In most cases, it’s wise to forget about preseason performances. But sometimes it can offer a glimpse for what’s to come in the regular season.
Inexperienced quarterbacks such as Sam Howell and Desmond Ridder having some success in the preseason doesn’t answer many questions, because they haven’t played much in the regular season.
But there might be something to Kenny Pickett’s impressive preseason. He posted a 7–5 record as a starting rookie quarterback for the Steelers last season, and now he could be set for a breakout in 2023.