George Pickens’ time with the Steelers and exit from Pittsburgh is well-documented. But watching him thrive in Dallas makes the topic worth revisiting again. What changed from Pickens being malcontent with the Steelers to a literal and figurative star for the Cowboys? ESPN’s Todd Archer wrote an excellent feature piece on Pickens’ career arc, and what his future might hold.
Speaking to sources on and off-the-record, one unnamed Steelers source repeated what compelled Pittsburgh to trade him.
“When he was having a good day, he’s really fun to be around. Funny, cracking jokes, huge smile,” the Steelers source told Archer.