Breaking News: Twitter Erupt As Ex-Steelers Antonio Brown Recapitulate WR George Pickens.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had to deal with their fair share of drama this season, but somehow remain in the hunt for an AFC Wildcard spot with Mason Rudolph filling in as their third quarterback of the year.
It seems like the Steelers always have a controversial wide receiver who creates chaos on the sideline and in the locker room while making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
While the days of Antonio Brown’s antics feel like a distant memory in Pittsburgh, the Steelers have had their faire share of issues with second-year WR George Pickens this season.
Following the Steelers’ 20-16 win versus the Tennessee Titans on November 2nd, receiver George Pickens took to social media to voice his frustration after a two-catch, -1-yard performance.
This wasn’t the first time Pickens had taken to social media to voice any frustration. Following Pittsburgh’s embarrassing 30-7 loss on opening night versus the 49ers, Pickens liked an Instagram comment that highlighted the team’s struggles at the quarterback position.
Head coach Mike Tomlin met with Pickens ahead of the team’s matchup vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.
I thought he was better but still has, obviously, room for continued improvement.
It almost feels since Antonio Brown left, the Steelers have been cursed with dramatic wideouts.
Fellow Steelers receiver Diontae Johnson has also had his share of internal problems within the team this season. Reports stated that Johnson was “held back” by rookie tackle Broderick Jones in an altercation with a Pittsburgh Steelers coach. The incident took place during Pittsburgh’s second matchup versus Cleveland on November 19th.
The following week versus the Cincinnati Bengals would see tied into more drama. Running back Jaylin Warren fumbled the ball near Johnson on a Steelers offensive drive. Johnson could be seen waking near the live ball, displaying a lack of effort in the middle of a play.
Somehow, Tomlin has kept the Steelers together and Pickens thrived in last week’s must-win game over the Bengals.
Meanwhile, Brown — who hasn’t been in the NFL since his public meltdown with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — continues to draw attention to himself for the wrong reasons.