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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is not only focused on his own development, but improving his chemistry with second-year wide receiver George Pickens. For Pickett, stepping up his game in year two also involves working with his teammates and pass-catchers to build chemistry together. While Pickett has worked with wide receivers Diontae Johnson and recently […]

George Pickens is ready to be a star for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The second-year wideout is a nightmare to cover and could emerge as a star this season if everything goes right. But is he more talented than Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson? I wouldn’t say so. But Ryan Clark would. Clark, a Pro Bowler […]

As we gear up for the upcoming 2023 NFL season, fantasy football aficionados are already on the lookout for rising stars to add to their teams. One player who’s got people talking is second-year wide receiver George Pickens of the Pittsburgh Steelers. After showing promise in his first year, many are wondering if Pickens can […]

Kenny Pickett ended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first drive of the preseason opener by connecting with George Pickens for a 33-yard touchdown pass. It was a perfect pass from Pickett, who fired a bullet 20 yards in the air, hitting George Pickens in stride. The Steelers receiver broke one tackle and shook off another defender, taking […]

George Pickens is having a big training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and quarterback Kenny Pickett is making sure to take notice. When asked about how he is going to get Pickens the ball, Pickett emphasizes that his big wide receiver will get plenty of 1-on-1 opportunities, via NFL Network. .@Steelers QB Kenny Pickett loves […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens recently appeared on the All Things Covered podcast and gave his top five wide receivers of all time. During his appearance on the All Things Covered podcast, George Pickens said his top five receivers of all time are Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss, Jerry Rice, Julio Jones and Michael Crabtree. […]

George Pickens has made headlines early in Pittsburgh Steelers training camp because of highlight-reel catches. However, the Steelers’ receiver still has some things to improve upon. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, for instance, believes George Pickens has to be better at dealing with officials. NFL officials were present at Steelers training camp on Wednesday, calling penalties […]

Quarterbacks and wide receivers need to get along to form strong reads and offensive schematics together. Knowing the ins and outs of each other’s games allows them to complement one another inside the gridiron. This seems to be the case for the Pittsburgh Steelers duo of Kenny Pickett and George Pickens. The two have been […]

Joey Porter Jr. may very well follow in his father’s footsteps as a Pittsburgh Steelers legend. During Tuesday’s training camp practice, though, budding star wideout George Pickens provided the rookie cornerback with a classic “welcome to the NFL” moment. Matched up in one-on-one pass-catching drills, Pickens and Porter ran for stride-for-stride in a physical downfield […]

George Pickens is perhaps one of the most intriguing players to watch in 2023. The Pittsburgh Steelers WR caught the attention of many fans last season with his play. Pickens’ route running and incredible hands made him a fan favorite, and people were quick to point to who he’s most similar to. One of his […]

George Pickens is set to be the next great wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A team that has boasted spectacular talent at that position now turns over to the 22-year-old out of Georgia, who had a very solid rookie season and projects to be even better in 2023. Pickens has made a name for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are building a solid group of weapons for Kenny Pickett. George Pickens came into his own last season as a breakout star in the making, and he’s paired with another underrated player in Diontae Johnson. In the backfield, there’s Najee Harris, while the team just drafted highly-touted tight end Darnell Washington. While […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first team opened up Thursday’s training camp practice with a go route for receiver George Pickens. If George Pickens is right, it’s something that Steelers’ fans will see more of during the 2023 NFL season. The Steelers’ offense, in particular Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada, has been criticized for being too conservative. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best traditions of winning in the National Football League, and former Pittsburgh Panthers QB Kenny Pickett is hoping to continue it in 2023. For Pickett to lead the Steelers to an AFC North title, his connection with receiver George Pickens looms large. Pickett and Pickens are listed as […]

The 2021 Georgia football squad has been surrounded by much controversy. This continues to haunt the players even when they got out of college football and transitioned into their professional careers. Wide receiver George Pickens is no exception as sexual assault allegations still followed him to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers wide receiver was involved […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may officially be past the Ben Roethlisberger-led perennial Superbowl contender era, but they find themselves with a bevy of quality young talents that they expect to get them back into the conversation relatively soon. However, the development of said players will prove to be crucial in their desire to become a dominating […]

George Pickens put together an overall solid rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But as Pickens enters year two, he is trying to take his and the Steelers game to the next level. The wide receiver is looking to make the Pro Bowl this season, via Bo Marchionte of College2Pro.com. Pickens felt like he was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers roster is pretty much set heading into the dog days of the NFL offseason following the 2023 NFL Draft. While the team may make a few changes around the edges between now and late July when Steelers training camp kicks off, the bones of the team are solid right now. Here we […]

George Pickens had a strong rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, flashing his big play potential at times. But for all the success Pickens had for the Steelers, the wide receiver hasn’t received the same level of respect. A graphic was recently posted to Twitter asking fans which receiver they think would have the best […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs last season, and most would point to a lack of offensive production as the chief reason why. Quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver George Pickens are among a group of Steelers players who are going to work early to prevent the same thing from happening next year. Pickett and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed the boat to the NFL playoffs, but they have reasons to feel optimistic about their future. Among those reasons is wide receiver George Pickens, who showed a ton of promise during his first season in the pros. While the Steelers’ offense was far from being considered elite in 2022 — Pittsburgh’s […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on the playoffs in 2022, they’ve established some clear key building blocks for the future. Rookie QB Kenny Pickett and WR George Pickens both enjoyed solid debut seasons, which they will look to build upon in Year 2. During a sitdown with Pat McAfee on Thursday, Pickett reacted to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers built on their Week 15 win over the Carolina Panthers by defeating the Las Vegas Raiders, 13-10, at home in Week 16 of the 2022 NFL season. It was the Steelers’ fourth win in their last five games, enabling them to stay alive for the 2023 NFL Playoffs. Pittsburgh trailed at halftime […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are fresh from picking up their eighth loss of the season after they fell to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14. The Steelers will try to bounce back as they face the surging Carolina Panthers in Week 15. The Steelers have a very faint chance of still making the playoffs, but one […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wideout George Pickens isn’t pleased lately with his role in the offense and made himself heard on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons, showing visible frustration on live TV with some NSFW language. Head coach Mike Tomlin already said he has no issues with Pickens showing his competitive nature and on Wednesday, the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ impressive ability to scout wide receivers has given them another stud to build around: George Pickens. Unfortunately, Mike Tomlin’s squad hasn’t been able to utilize him as best they can and he has not had the best time so far this season. Pickens has not been shy about his frustrations with the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have won two of their last three games and are hoping to put together their first series of back-to-back wins when they face the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 13 of the 2022 NFL season. A win here can put the Steelers within striking distance of second place in their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers invested heavily in their future in the 2022 NFL draft when they selected both Kenny Pickett and George Pickens. After a slow start to the season, Pickett and Pickens have seemed to link on the field early and often. Since Pickett took over as the Steelers starter in Week 4, he has […]

Following a surprise victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 10, the Pittsburgh Steelers sought to keep their good fortunes rolling against their AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. The Steelers opened the year with a stunning overtime victory against this Bengals team and hoped to do the same in Week 11. Unfortunately, […]

Fresh off of their bye week, the Pittsburgh Steelers Week 10 game against the New Orleans Saints will undoubtedly be of great interest. It’s no secret to any NFL observer that the 2022 season has been one of many challenges for the Steelers, currently sitting in last place of the AFC North with a record […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in this season’s Battle of Pennsylvania. The Steelers are coming off a loss to the Dolphins that many feel they should have won. This time, they will try to deal the Eagles their first L of the season. An unlikely win here can potentially […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had no chance, really. They visited Highmark Stadium and got absolutely outclassed by maybe the best football team on the planet right now. The Steelers absorbed their fourth defeat of the season after losing to the Buffalo Bills, 38-3, on the road in Week 5 of the 2022 NFL season. The Steelers […]

It’s just Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season, and we already have a strong catch of the year contender. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver George Pickens made an insane catch against the Cleveland Browns. It was a catch that evoked shades of Odell Beckham Jr.’s incredible catch back in 2015. (via ClutchPoints) WHAT A […]

Talk about an early contender for catch of the year. With the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the Cleveland Browns, Steelers wide receiver George Pickens decided to back up his pregame talk and show just how capable he is even as a rookie, and he is surely going to draw more eyeballs after his insane grab against […]

Steelers rookie receiver George Pickens is making news for his comments on the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Pickens is disappointed that he’s not being targeted by quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. George Pickens said in an interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune Review’s Joe Rutter that he is open “90% of the time.” “I just say that because I’m a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers’ prized rookie George Pickens has struggled to get involved in the offense throughout the first two weeks of the season, and Mitchell Trubisky is taking the blame for that. Via Brooke Pryor, Trubisky accepted responsibility for the lack of involvement for Pickens across the Steelers’ first two games, and indicated he needs to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals was the thriller of the week. The game featured a new turn every drive it seemed, and it resulted in Pittsburgh walking away with a win at the last second. Quite a way to start the season against the AFC’s representative in the most recent […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted George Pickens with the 52nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. They needed someone who could be WR3 behind Diontae Johnson and Chase Claypool. Fans truly love the match for Pickens here with the Steelers, who never seem to miss out on wideouts. That should be a good sign for […]

With a preseason game against the Detroit Lions looming, all eyes will be on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Here, we’ll make our Steelers preseason Week 3 predictions ahead of the Lions-Steelers game. The Steelers won their Week 2 NFL Preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars last Saturday night. The 16-15 triumph in Duval County didn’t seem like […]