In a move aimed at fostering unity and leadership within the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team has officially named its 2023 NFL season captains. For the offensive captaincy role, quarterback Kenny Pickett has been entrusted with the responsibility. And, the essence of being a great team shines in the unity of the Steelers.

Pickett’s ascendancy to this position highlights his growing stature in the team, even surpassing the achievements of the former legendary quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, at a similar stage in his career. The significance of having a strong leader in the offensive unit cannot be overstated, and the Steelers have found one in Pickett. Despite losing the captaincy, teammate RB Najee Harris showed signs of unity.

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Notably, Pickett’s selection as captain is a departure from the tradition of having a running back in this role. However, running back Najee Harris, who held the captaincy position previously, has shown his team-first attitude by fully supporting Pickett. “Kenny’s the quarterback. Kenny’s the guy. I have no issue with that. I don’t think anybody has an issue with there being one captain.” Harris emphasized that being a good teammate means prioritizing the team’s success.

Pickett expressed his pride in being named the offensive captain for the Steelers. “Something I don’t take lightly. I’m really proud to be the captain of this offense.” Despite being in only his second season, he recognizes the significance of this responsibility and vows to carry it out diligently.

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“The leadership displayed…it can be reflected by our captain voting,” said Coach Mike Tomlin, “I am proud of the group this group selected.”

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On the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers have designated linebacker TJ Watt and seasoned defensive tackle Cam Heyward as captains. While in the special teams department, safety Miles Killebrew has been named captain for the second consecutive season.

Steelers in a momentum

During the preseason, Pickett flourished his skills, finishing with a stylish stat line of completing 13-of-15 passes for 199 yards and a perfect quarterback rating of 158.3 against the Atlanta Falcons. However, Pickett remains humble, “It is preseason, man. Nothing counts. So, it is kind of easy to remain motivated because we haven’t done anything yet.”

Who doubts, that the Steelers had a flawless preseason record of 3-0, and they aim to carry this momentum into their Week One opener against the San Francisco 49ers, a team known for its formidable defense? Let’s see!

The team’s captaincy selections and preseason performance have fans hopeful for a successful NFL season ahead. Coach T expressed his satisfaction with the captain’s choices, reinforcing the importance of leadership in the team’s quest for success.

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