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Steelers Rumors: George Pickens Had 'Heated Exchange' with WRs Coach at Practice

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens drew the ire from one of his coaches during a practice this week.

Per Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pickens and Steelers wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni had a "heated exchange" at training camp because Azzanni "didn't like the way Pickens executed his assignment."

Pickens was described as being "visibly upset" by the altercation when he was approached by his fellow receivers.

This is shaping up to be a big season for Pickens. Head coach Mike Tomlin addressed issues related to the third-year wideout's apparent lack of effort during a Week 16 loss to the Indianapolis Colts last season.