Steelers' Offense Aces Preseason Test in 27-17 Win Over Buccaners | Why Kenny Pickett Looked Sharp

Chris Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, hosts the Locked on Steelers podcast, with a bonus episode. The Pittsburgh Steelers won their first preseason game 27-17 over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But more importantly, Kenny Pickett looked sharp and dissected the Buccaneers' defense with sharp, judicious throws and footwork to deliver good passes down the field to Diontae Johnson and George Pickens. The Pickens touchdown was a great sign of both of their progress, and Chris Carter breaks down the elements of the play he saw as truly special. Also, the Steelers' rookies had a good game. Broderick Jones looked more than solid at left tackle for several drives, Keeanu Benton looked like he was eating the lunch of offensive linemen, Darnell Washington made a good catch and a crushing block, while Nick Herbig got 1.5 sacks and looked smooth. Is this rookie class living up to the hype? Finally, the biggest issues were definitely with Kendrick Green at backup center, who got called for holding and had a bad snap. If he can't be ready for the start of the season, Omar Khan might need another option behind Mason Cole. Chris Carter talks about Green and others who struggled Friday night. CALL INTO THE SHOW AT 412-223-6644 or if international, e-mail your audio message to [email protected] Follow Chris Carter on Twitter: @CarterCritiques. Theme music is 'Soul Kick' by Ceddy P, and 'Too Easy' by Nerdboy. Both from their label Renaissance Music. Find more from their label here. This show is part of the Locked on Podcast Network. DONATE to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with this link: https://finest.cff.org/pgh50finest/cartercritiques Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Underdog Fantasy This episode is sponsored by Underdog Fantasy! Sign up HERE with the promo code LOCKEDON to get your first deposit DOUBLED up to $100. Must be 18+ (19+ in Alabama and Nebraska, 21+ in Massachusetts and Arizona) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www dot ncpgambling.org; In Arizona call 1-800-NEXT-STEP; in New York, Call 1-877-8-HOPENY; in Tennessee, call 1-800-889-9789 eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices