The George Pickens storyline has been beaten to death this week. I understand that, and I apologize for contributing to the vast waves of banter surrounding him. But I think some voices and perspectives still ought to be shared, and I’m not sure many are better qualified to speak to the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver’s mindset right now than Chad Ochocinco.
The former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver went through a lot of the same things Pickens is going through, including playing in a struggling offense. Including media scrutiny over what is sometimes just a personal way of expressing himself that isn’t always easy to relate to.