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Steelers’ Kenny Pickett praises George Pickens: ‘best athlete I’ve ever played with’

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is entering his second season, and so is the player who could emerge as his top target, wide receiver George Pickens.

Pickett and Pickens kicked off Pittsburgh’s 2022 draft class, and both are expected to play key roles in the offense in 2023.

This training camp has been about getting on the same page and elevating their understanding of each other and the offense.

“He’s the best athlete I’ve ever played with,” Pickett said. “And now that his route tree is coming along and you’re seeing him catch different routes out there, I think it’s night and day from last year from how much he can do now.