Kenny Pickett is hoping for a major step forward in Year 2. The Steelers are counting on it.

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EXPECTATIONS: QB Kenny Pickett’s solid if not always spectacular finish to his rookie season reinforced to the Steelers that they made the right call when they took him in the first round of the 2022 draft. Coach Mike Tomlin speaks frequently about the jump from a player’s first season to his second is an important one. Pickett certainly looked ready to take a step forward during the preseason, when he led the starting offense to touchdowns in each of the five drives he played. If Pickett and the offense can take care of…