The overarching goal in communication through shared language is to convey to others what you mean and have them understand. Unfortunately, what comes out of our mouths isn’t always what we mean to say. And even if we say what we mean to say, that doesn’t guarantee our meaning will be received as intended.
That’s where we seem to be with a comment made by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receivers coach Frisman Jackson wrapping up minicamp this week, discussing the next steps for George Pickens as he enters year two and how much he needs to grow. I’ll give you the quote first, which comes through a combination of Dale Lolley from the team’s website and from 93.