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Steelers Will ‘Take The Wrapper Off’ George Pickens, Says Mike Tomlin

The best present the Pittsburgh Steelers could’ve gotten today was having WR George Pickens in their lineup. Missing three games with a hamstring injury, Pickens returns to an offense that needs him. And Mike Tomlin intends to get the most out of him in an effort to upset the Kansas City Chiefs.

Speaking pre-game on Netflix, Tomlin was asked the benefit of Pickens being back.

“I’m gonna take the wrapper off of him,” Tomlin told sideline reporter Melanie Collins. “A guy of his talents, he wins one-on-one matchups, and so oftentimes he dictates coverages and creates a light box at times in a running game.