Pickett already has one familiar face in the receiving corps with WR Jerry Jeudy, as the two have been training together during the offseason in Florida. Pickett said this is the first time the two of them have ever trained together but views it as an opportunity to get to spend time together with one of his new teammates.
"I was training there before I even got traded to the Browns, and now, we'll get a chance to work together down there," Pickett said. "But just seeing his route running, his ability to create separation, get open, his ball skills, everything that he can down the field, he's an incredible player, so throwing the ball to him is a pretty good play, so I think it's a good place to start."
As he makes the transition to a new team, the Browns are also working to rebuild their offense following a disappointing 2024 season, along with reconstructing their quarterback room.
Pickett acknowledged the Browns will likely add depth to their quarterback room whether through a veteran quarterback or a rookie in the draft – or both. Regardless of how the room shapes up over the offseason, Pickett said he is prepared to use the chance to showcase that he believes he's a starting-level quarterback.
"I just think it's a great opportunity to go compete again. That's really all you can ask for, and that's what I was told – coming in here, I have an opportunity to compete again, so I'm very excited for that," Pickett said. "All the quarterback rooms I've been in, each room has been really tight. We all pull for each other. That's really what it's all about, getting better together and making the team better. Definitely prepared for whatever situation that may present itself."