Speculation suggested that a negative influence on George Pickens was one motivation for the Pittsburgh Steelers to trade Diontae Johnson. The Steelers dealt him earlier this offseason in a trade many felt they “lost”, with the primary return being Donte Jackson. Of course we will never know if there is any truth to the suggestion.
But they have clearly put all their eggs in the George Pickens basket after trading Johnson, given the subsequent offseason. Drafting third-round Roman Wilson marks their most significant investment, filling what many feel is a major hole.
But former Steelers executive Doug Whaley has his own concerns about Pickens if the speculation proves accurate.