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George Pickens Embracing Leadership Role: ‘Always Want To Help The Other Guys Be Just As Good As Me’

The Pittsburgh Steelers plan for WR George Pickens to be a central part of the offense, but what else? Everybody understands how talented he is, and arguably, that is all they need from him. But while he is younger, he is also the been-there-done-that guy in a Steelers jersey in that wide receiver room. How is he taking to that role relative to the new veterans and less experienced players?

“I feel good being a vet”, Pickens told Prospect Media during training camp recently. “I feel like my personality for sure fits it, just because I always want to help the other guys be just as good as me.