This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers showed a commitment to George Pickens when they traded Diontae Johnson. It signaled that they believe Pickens has the ability to be a true No. 1 receiver. With Russell Wilson as his quarterback, that theory has been proven right. However, not everything has been sunshine and rainbows with Pickens. Against the Washington Commanders, he had a few questionable moments, but former NFL corner Richard Sherman appreciates that fire and passion.
“He got a little bit of psychopath in him,” Sherman said on his podcast. “There were some plays in that game where he completely lost his mind, and I respect it.