Give Nick Patti a Chance in Pitt Football QB Battle

PITTSBURGH -- Upon arriving in Pittsburgh as a newly minted Pitt Panther, Kedon Slovis seemed like an easy and obvious heir to record-setting signal-caller Kenny Pickett. It wasn't without good reason - despite his production tailing off from a stellar freshman year during his final two years at USC, Slovis is nevertheless an immensely talented player that should start if he plays to his potential.

But the "other" Pitt quarterback, long-time back-up Nick Patti, has been pushed to the back as some outside of the program (it's almost a guarantee that head coach Pat Narduzzi will be mum through training camp about who leads the race) anoint Slovis as the presumed starter for the season opener vs. West Virginia.

But to do so is premature. While there isn't a wealth of film from which to draw conclusions about Patti, he has shown creativity, toughness and good touch. He should be more than just an accessory to the Pitt quarterback room and a real contender to start.

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