Different NFL groups see the expertise in Steelers WR George Pickens—however in addition they see Mike Tomlin’s struggles with him. One has to marvel how a lot different organizations take that into consideration. Whereas the Steelers reportedly fielded cellphone calls about Pickens, they clearly didn’t transfer him, nor do they seem in a rush. Might that must do with the extent of curiosity they’re listening to from different groups?
Tomlin is now the longest-tenured lively coach in American skilled sports activities, which carries a sure weight and credibility. NFL insider James Palmer acknowledged that “no one’s higher than Mike at dealing with conditions” whereas discussing George Pickens on 93.7 The Fan. He added that could be a status that exists “all through the remainder of the league.”
Thus, the notion that Tomlin is struggling to maintain Pickens reined in could give different groups pause. Palmer allowed that “may play a small half” but in addition retains listening to of curiosity from different groups. On the very least, they acknowledge the expertise the Steelers have in him.
“I do assume there’s sufficient coaches on the market that might go, ‘Okay, does this occur with a whole lot of receivers? Sure. Is that this a trait that’s in No. 1 receivers? Actually. And the expertise is there’”, Palmer stated concerning how groups could also be weighing Tomlin and Pickens. “And when these three issues are there, I feel you do have slightly bit extra of an open thoughts of making an attempt to make it work”.
However we’re left with the truth that George Pickens remains to be on the Steelers’ roster. If groups are desirous about him, why is that? How a lot does it must do with the presumption that Tomlin doesn’t need him to go anyplace? The Steelers appear to imagine Aaron Rodgers will signal, and so they imagine they’ll win with him. You don’t commerce weapons throughout a one-year window like that.
It appears solely believable that sure groups acquire reputations across the league. Coaches and executives do fraternize with each other, and inevitably they share impressions. Historical past exhibits that groups haven’t had a lot success buying Mike Tomlin’s gamers by way of commerce, so why would George Pickens be completely different? Extra particularly, buying gamers that Tomlin struggled with.
However I feel the less complicated rationalization is that the Steelers’ asking value is simply too excessive for a one-year rental of a gifted however troubled and never extremely productive extensive receiver like George Pickens. The person has 12 landing receptions in 48 video games performed with the Steelers. You can also make all the reasons you need for that, together with scheme, quarterback play, play calling, and so on. It’s nonetheless not one thing you’re giving up a second-round choose for to seek out out if you can repair it.
