After three seasons, George Pickens’ time with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. A second-round pick in 2022, Pickens looked like a massive hit. He’s one of the most talented receivers in the league, able to make the impossible look possible. Unfortunately, his poor attitude often overshadowed his abilities. That’s likely part of why the Steelers were willing to trade him. However, former Steelers offensive lineman Trai Essex believes Pickens and the team are both responsible for this union failing.
“[Pickens] is a first-round talent,” Essex wrote recently on Twitter. “The only reason he slipped to the 2nd round was because of maturity/character issues.