Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Merril Hoge is never one to mince words. He never hesitates to call out Steelers players he feels are either underperforming or acting out. During the 2023 season, he called WR George Pickens “very immature” after the Tennessee Titans win, adding that the Steelers would not “build championships with people like” Pickens.
Fast forward to Thursday’s edition of the PM Team on 93.7 The Fan, and Hoge had thoughts on Pickens again. This time, his comments were more focused on the growth and potential than slamming the young wide receiver.