Moving on from George Pickens has clearly hurt the Pittsburgh Steelers on the field, but it's helped them in other ways as a team. He is no longer a distraction and someone who could become toxic enough to sink a team's season. Pickens has produced superstar numbers since the Steelers traded him to Dallas, but this campaign is showing that the wideout is still causing headaches along the way.
Making the potential decision to trade away Pickens before the NFL trade deadline on November 10 is something that could shock the league.
During a recent appearance on The Pivot Podcast with Ryan Clark, NFL insider Jordan Schultz believes Dallas could move the star player under the right circumstances. It could be a deal that gets agreed upon during the final moments before the trade deadline.
"The biggest name around the league that people are really starting to get curious about is George Pickens in Dallas. He's playing on the franchise tag. He's not been utilized the same way as last year." Schultz continued with his speculation, "Given the demand for a talent like George Pickens, that is one I am certainly watching."
The Cowboys are in a tough spot with the former Steelers wideout. Pickens has been a growing distraction for their team between last season and this year. He's scheduled to hit free agency, and most clubs are afraid to give him an expensive long-term contract. That is exactly why Pittsburgh dealt him away in the first place. Now, Dallas might have to sell some pieces after a wonky season.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens could be moved before the trade deadline
After making several trades with the Cowboys recently, Steelers fans can't help but relish the Cowboys' failures to this point in the season. The good news for the Silver and Blue is that they play in a weak division. The NFC East is still up for grabs. That being said, the Cowboys would be better off dealing Pickens out of town to potentially help boost their defense. It could soothe their losing ways.
Pittsburgh made the right choice by moving George Pickens when they did. He isn't a team-first guy, and his inability to accept lesser roles depending on game circumstances is maddening. If an offense fails to give him what he believes is an adequate number of targets, Pickens will throw a fit. Mix that in with many of his off-the-field shenanigans, and he is a tough personality to work with.
Don't expect the Steelers to consider a reunion with Pickens if he does become available before the trade deadline.
Yes, Pittsburgh's offense desperately needs a top wide receiver like the talent he possesses, but they don't need a big-time distraction. You can only imagine how a heated interaction between him and Aaron Rodgers would go on the sideline for all to see if something went awry.
At the end of the day, the Cowboys seem willing to move Pickens for the right price. They should be considering all options, as their team sits at a disappointing 3-5 record and one of their top receivers is set to hit free agency after this season concludes. Dallas doesn't seem eager to extend Pickens to a massive contract extension, and that points to both parties going their separate ways soon.
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