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Mike Florio Believes George Pickens Is Not Offensive Focal Point To Help Steelers Avoid ‘Contractual Monster’

Could the Pittsburgh Steelers be self-sabotaging themselves offensively by looking at the pocket book when it comes to the usage of second-year wide receiver George Pickens?

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio certainly thinks so.

Appearing on 93.7 The Fan’s PM Show with hosts Chris Mueller and Andrew Fillipponi, Florio stated that he thinks the Steelers might not be making Pickens the true focal point of the offense to try and avoid a “contractual monster” in the near future.

No, really. Florio said that on air. It’s somehow more ridiculous that it sounds. Seriously.

“Why aren’t they even looking his way?