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Kenny Pickett’s Steelers tenure is now viewed through a new lens — as a story of opting out rather than fighting for his shot. Drafted as the franchise QB, he struggled in two seasons and reportedly pushed for a trade, even though the Eagles didn’t originally want him gone. His former college coach confirmed Pickett begged to be moved, fearing he’d lose out to Jalen Hurts. The Eagles only agreed when it suited them — a twist that reveals a competitive spirit that may have been more about avoiding challenge than embracing it. After landing with the Eagles and later the Browns, Pickett’s exit from Pittsburgh now feels less like a strategic move and more like a retreat. The Steelers, despite still searching for their QB, may have dodged a bullet — his struggles, regardless of circumstance, point to a player who couldn’t thrive under pressure.

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