Probably Owe Pickens an Apology

He seems to be one of only a few that give a sh!t about the game. MaHomes wasted his time dressing out in pads today, he didn’t break a sweat. This all sets up for a good Hard Knocks ending but this sh!t is bad. I think Fields will start next week, Wilson either drops the ball or throws it to the wrong team each week.

 

Pickens has leverage this offseason. Pittsburgh is in a lose lose situation with him. How so?!


Either Pittsburgh extends Pickens and the team looks for a WR 2 in either FA or the draft or the team doesn't extend Pickens and WR 1 becomes the number one priority on the team. Tee Higgins is going to demand WR 1 and getting into a bidding war isn't something the Steelers have done historically.

 

Did you see the 1st INT where Pickens stopped on the play, allowing the safety to move over an get the INT. Pickens still plays like one of the laziest players in the league. If the play is not all about Pickens, he really does not care what happens.

 

Cause it's all about the benjamins and that's it. More touches more catches better next contract, that's it and will always be it for a guy like this.

 

are they willing to give him the money he would command on the open market?

 

I would not extend or resign Pickens. Waaaay too much of a head case. We have to start vetting these WRs better, getting too many self-absorbed head-cases.

Now, in fairness, if I played for such an awful head coach and his clueless assistant buddies, I'd be a head case too.

I'd give anything to hear Rooney has fired the entire staff after our playoff blowout.

 

Pickens only gives a **** about himself

He owes me an apology

 

I try my best to ignore the players faults off the field but they sure are making it tough. AB, LB really changed my attitude toward the NFL. Still hoping maturity comes into play.

 

I tend to agree and do believe you have to adjust expectations for professional athletes. Having said that, there is probably a line that shouldn’t be crossed. Pickens has found himself on the other side of that line a few times.

 

There's no way I'm paying Picken based on what I have seen, play out your rookie deal and f off. Selfish, immature, and he isn't going to change.

 

Pickens don’t want to be here, I agree don’t pay him or there will just be more immaturity to follow.

 

That's 100% clear now, sometimes you seea kid and think it's growing pains, this isn't, it is a personality detrimental to your team.

I'd be exploring trades in the off-season for him.

 

The latest deva type receivers we have had and left flamed out. And the diva receiver is all about themselves.

Him running over to Mahomes and Kelse during their interview to give them a kiss after they just got shelled is a clear example.

This is going to be a major decision for Khan. The receiver room is in tatters. Its shattered.

Receiver early and a FA. Would love Tee Higgins. But so will a lot of other teams. They were going to pay 30 mill per to Ayuck so...

The draft and free agency will signal which way they are headed with Pickens. At this point i'm on the fence.

 

Has nothing to do with the Steelers staff or offense. His "maturity issues" was the knock on him coming out of college.

 

At the end of the day, Pickens is not a team player. The guy has immense talent but in the long run it would not be wise to resign him. I’d look to trade him before the draft. Get what you can while you can. Throw in Broderick Jones for an extra bag of peanuts if you can. He has not been worth a 1st round pick at all.

 

better find someone better than Pickens

 

Pickens has been pulling crap like that since his rookie season. If the play isn't designed for him, there is a good chance he will half-ass the route or blow it off entirely every time. Nobody owes him an apology.

 

As long as they aren't boiled peanuts. Those things are gross.

 

My wife is from Georgia and loves those disgusting things. I tried them. I don’t get it.

 

He's overrated. He's great at contested catches, but that's about it. There are at least 15 guys in the league right now I'd take over him.

Get Higgins and get rid of him please.