Pittsburgh Steelers have recently named George Pickens as their No. 1 wide receiver, following the offseason trade of Diontae Johnson. This decision comes after an impressive season for Pickens, in which he led the team in receptions, receiving yards, and tied with Johnson for receiving touchdowns. With Johnson now gone, Pickens takes on a more significant leadership role on offense.
Pickens has expressed that he leads by example and prefers to show his teammates how to perform on the field rather than talking about it. He believes that this shift in leadership style will help him become a stronger leader for the team. One of the reasons Johnson was traded away was due to issues with effort on the field, something that Pickens has also struggled with in the past. However, with this new role and an improved quarterback, it is hoped that Pickens will be able to play with more consistency and maturity.
During OTAs, Pickens stated, “I lead by example. Whatever I’m doing outside on the field I think the guys are gonna follow.” This shows his commitment to setting a positive example for his teammates and stepping up in his new role as the No. 1 receiver for the Steelers. With his talent and work ethic, Pickens has the potential to excel in this position and lead the team to success.
