The Steelers swapped out George Pickens for DK Metcalf at wide receiver this offseason, so what does that mean for the offense? It’s hard to say at this stage, even for the Steelers’ coaches. Pickens brought an explosive element to the scheme, though Metcalf can, too. Although they have certain similarities, they also present different approaches.
“I don’t know yet. Time will tell,” WR coach Zach Azzanni said via the Steelers’ media relations department when asked how moving from George Pickens as their No. 1 WR to DK Metcalf would change the offense. “They’re both really talented players.