It has been fascinating to watch George Pickens this year. While he’s been the Pittsburgh Steelers’ best offensive weapon, he’s also been one of their biggest headaches. Pickens is a phenomenal talent, but sometimes, he lets his emotions get the better of him. That’s not uncommon for wide receivers. That doesn’t make it any less of a problem, though. Former NFL head coach Jay Gruden wants Pickens to learn to better control himself.
“George [Pickens], would you just settle down and run your route, please?” Gruden said Friday on the Clean Pocket YouTube channel. “Quit being so emotional when you don’t get the ball and acting like a child.