The Pittsburgh Steelers have a slim grasp on the AFC North division. A large reason for that has been the play of their star wide receiver George Pickens. This season he has amassed 52 receptions for 776 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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Latest George Pickens Video Has Fans Concerned
But a recent video of the star wide receiver has left fans concerned. Video footage of a recent Steelers practice showed a lethargic Pickens giving minimal effort and just going through the motions, leaving fans on social media concerned.
"His downfall needs to be studied," one fan said on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Is anyone seriously surprised?" another user added.
This video of George Pickens at practice is going viral with fans confused about his lack of effort.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) November 28, 2024
Mike Tomlin Gets Candid on QB Change
Fans across the league were confused when Russell Wilson was named the Steelers starting quarterback in Week 7. Not because Russell Wilson isn't any good, but more so because Justin Fields had already done his job in keeping them afloat while Wilson was injured. He led the Steelers to a 4-2 record, including a 3-0 start in Wilson's absence.
When asked about the decision to name Wilson the starter once he was cleared, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said it was more about having the chance to evaluate both quarterbacks.
"Look, if it doesn't work out, I'll take the heat, I'll shoulder the blame, no problem. The reason I did this, is I knew I had two quarterbacks going into camp that are very capable, but I wanted to see both of them before I made a long-term decision," Tomlin said.
"I want to see at least what I have from [Wilson], exhaust all options, and then make a decision down the stretch."
Wilson is already on the winning track in his first year with the Steelers. Since taking over he has a record of 4-1 and has Pittsburgh in position to win the AFC North Division. He's already won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks, but the veteran quarterback still has a hunger to win with the Steelers.
"I came here for one reason (and) that was to win a Super Bowl. ... I think we have that opportunity," Wilson said. "But we got to do the work. There's a lot more to go."
