When it was revealed that George Pickens was going to miss time with a hamstring injury, it was clear the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense would be worse for it. In reality, it might be even worse than people imagined. Even when they do things right, they end up shooting themselves in the foot shortly after. Pickens is dearly missed. Former NFL corner Richard Sherman believes his absence is making it clear to Steelers fans how important Pickens is.
“Sometimes, absence makes the heart grow fonder,” Sherman said recently on his podcast. “I don’t think Pittsburgh fans could be any more fond of Goerge Pickens than they are right now because they know how much they need him in order for this offense to go.