Pickett's Potential: Panthers' New QB Sparks Debate

0:00For the NFL, it's March 20th. Here's what's happening. The Carolina Panthers grabbed attention this week with the social media video spotlighting quarterback Kenny Pickett and one of his top career highlights. The clip focused on his game-winning touchdown pass to George Pickett's in a Christmas Eve matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders back when he played for. The Pittsburgh Steelers. Pickett joined the Steelers as the 20th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Over two seasons, he started 24 games, throwing for 4,474 yards with 13 touchdowns and 13. Interceptions finishing with a 14-win 10-loss record as a starter. Fans lit up social media with divided takes on the post. Some blamed the Steelers for mishandling his potential and a struggling offense, arguing he never got a fair chance with better support. Others dismissed him outright, calling his skills overrated and questioning why a team would highlight a backup like him. After requesting a trade from Pittsburgh in 2024, Pickett bounced

1:03around the league. He made one start with the Philadelphia Eagles, then moved to the Cleveland Browns and Las Vegas Raiders before signing with Carolina as a free agent. In 2026, his output since leaving has been limited with just three starts, three touchdowns, and three picks. The Buzz shows Pickett still sparks strong opinions, leaving everyone wondering if he'll finally land in the right spot to prove his critics wrong.