George Pickens is having the type of season and numbers Diontae Johnson might wish he had. The big plays. The touchdowns. The talk of the town. But one reason for Pickens’ success is Johnson’s mentorship, helping Pickens adjust and prepare for the rigors of the NFL. Speaking to reporters Friday, Pickens outlined what Johnson has meant to him.
“Really just helping me…everybody’s a grown man,” he said as tweeted by The Trib’s Chris Adamski. “Being a leader, I don’t want to say is hard, but he’s grown…as far as helping me, he’s been great at helping me.