When George Pickens failed to block his man on what would have been a touchdown run by Jaylen Warren in Pittsburgh’s Week 15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, it annoyed a lot of fans who were used to seeing Hines Ward, one of the best blocking receivers ever, give 100% effort every play. Ward was recently a guest on the Eye Test For Two podcast with Ira Kauffman and Clark Judge, and he offered his thoughts on Pickens’ recent lack of effort and attitude.
“Listen, he’s extremely talented. There’s no question about it. But I think the sense of entitlement, you have to prove your worth.