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Steelers' George Pickens Seemingly Sends Strong But Simple Message To Pittsburgh's Front Office On Social Media

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The Pittsburgh Steelers made the NFL world go crazy on Sunday night when the decision was made by General Manager Omar Khan to trade with the Seattle Seahawks for wide receiver DK Metcalf. As if the move wasn't enough, the organization is giving him a new contract that is worth $150 million over five years. Many have speculated what this means for 2022 second-round pick George Pickens. The team could simply have him play out the final year of his rookie deal and allow him to test free agency, but trading him, or offering him an extension are also options that remain.

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This should be interesting how this plays out with George. Can’t think he’s going to be happy playing out the last year of his rookie deal while Metcalf gets paid top money.
 
I'm guessing we don't approach anyone on the roster about extensions until after the draft, there's still a solid chance he gets extended along with Watt. Last time Watt signed JUST before training camp.
 
No way in hell they're giving Pickens the kind of money he's going to want, especially after what the gave DK, they aren't paying two WR's that kind of money when they have no QB and an OC that uses the TE as his #2 WR. Having said all that, and how dumb that sounds, that's probably exactly what they'll do. If they though Pickens was a 30 million per WR, they wouldn't have traded for DK.
 
This really is a dilemma with GP. If he decides to want out and publicly says it, we won't even get a 3rd for him. They'll get a late-round pick or just cut him. This is why it still makes to trade him sooner. I'd love to see him and DK on the field together but I don't know if it matters at this point.
 
Coryea said:
No way in hell they're giving Pickens the kind of money he's going to want, especially after what the gave DK, they aren't paying two WR's that kind of money when they have no QB and an OC that uses the TE as his #2 WR. Having said all that, and how dumb that sounds, that's probably exactly what they'll do. If they though Pickens was a 30 million per WR, they wouldn't have traded for DK.
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Stats-wise...what has George done to equate to DK's new money??? Can he be that good? Probably yes; but, I see his moola coming but not as hefty as DK's...
 
Coryea said:
No way in hell they're giving Pickens the kind of money he's going to want, especially after what the gave DK, they aren't paying two WR's that kind of money when they have no QB and an OC that uses the TE as his #2 WR. Having said all that, and how dumb that sounds, that's probably exactly what they'll do. If they though Pickens was a 30 million per WR, they wouldn't have traded for DK.
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If Smith uses his TE as his #2 WR, it sure didn't show up last year. We barely used Muth until the final few games of the year. Not buying that. And another guy claiming we won't pay two WR big money, when that's what a lot of teams are doing now, and why the WR contracts are crazy right now. Hill and Waddle, soon to be Chase and Higgins, next it'll be St Brown and Williams. This is the new NFL, the one everyone wants the steelers to adjust to, and they start to do it, and you still *****.
TDX27 said:
This really is a dilemma with GP. If he decides to want out and publicly says it, we won't even get a 3rd for him. They'll get a late-round pick or just cut him. This is why it still makes to trade him sooner. I'd love to see him and DK on the field together but I don't know if it matters at this point.
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GP is not getting traded. It would make the DK trade worthless. We aren't even officially into FA and the sky is crashing down for some people lol. He's also not getting cut...AT WORST, he plays out the year, signs somewhere else, and we get a comp pick...and that's at WORST.
 
bermudasteel said:
Stats-wise...what has George done to equate to DK's new money??? Can he be that good? Probably yes; but, I see his moola coming but not as hefty as DK's...
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I agree with that, he's made some amazing catches, but at the end of the day he's just a WR that has averaged 58 catches, 947 yards, and 4 Td's per season, with some baggage. I wouldn't have given him #1 WR money even if we didn't sign DK
 
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If Smith uses his TE as his #2 WR, it sure didn't show up last year. We barely used Muth until the final few games of the year. Not buying that. And another guy claiming we won't pay two WR big money, when that's what a lot of teams are doing now, and why the WR contracts are crazy right now. Hill and Waddle, soon to be Chase and Higgins, next it'll be St Brown and Williams. This is the new NFL, the one everyone wants the steelers to adjust to, and they start to do it, and you still *****.

GP is not getting traded. It would make the DK trade worthless. We aren't even officially into FA and the sky is crashing down for some people lol. He's also not getting cut...AT WORST, he plays out the year, signs somewhere else, and we get a comp pick...and that's at WORST.
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hell yes I'd ***** if they gave Pickens big money, he's NOT worth the contract, now if I could've signed DK and Aiyuk to big contracts then sure.
 
Signing DK to that massive deal is gonna sting if Pickens outplays him this year. Which wouldn't be a stretch.
Picken's through 2 seasons with KP and 1 with Fields/ Russ stats are pretty similar to DK's
You can't tell me Metcalf would have had the same numbers if he was catching balls from Kenny/ Justin and Russ the past 3 years.
 
bigben said:
Signing DK to that massive deal is gonna sting if Pickens outplays him this year. Which wouldn't be a stretch.
Picken's through 2 seasons with KP and 1 with Fields/ Russ stats are pretty similar to DK's
You can't tell me Metcalf would have had the same numbers if he was catching balls from Kenny/ Justin and Russ the past 3 years.
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Having both on the field will be fun to watch. It will help all aspects of the O having two deep threats. No imagine Austin, Roman, and Muuth being able to exploit the middle of the field. The speed in the slot with Austin and Roman could be huge if they get a QB that can throw quick slants and if Tomlin will allow those quick hitters to be called.
 
Can you imagine the nightmares this DUO is gonna give DC's ???

This is why Aaron makes more sense...AR will spread the rock around to both them guys...I guarantee it
 
bigben said:
Signing DK to that massive deal is gonna sting if Pickens outplays him this year. Which wouldn't be a stretch.
Picken's through 2 seasons with KP and 1 with Fields/ Russ stats are pretty similar to DK's
You can't tell me Metcalf would have had the same numbers if he was catching balls from Kenny/ Justin and Russ the past 3 years.
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DK's first 3 seasons he had 233 catches for 3170 yards and 29 TD's
Pickens is at 174 catches for 2841 yards and 12 TD's
DK's last 3 seasons 222 catches for 3170 yards and 19 TD's
Just throwing the numbers out there.
 
bigben said:
Signing DK to that massive deal is gonna sting if Pickens outplays him this year. Which wouldn't be a stretch.
Picken's through 2 seasons with KP and 1 with Fields/ Russ stats are pretty similar to DK's
You can't tell me Metcalf would have had the same numbers if he was catching balls from Kenny/ Justin and Russ the past 3 years.
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define massive deal.

Chase and a few more top WRs are gonna break bank very soon. Metcalf contract will be top 10, but bottom and that's just this year, by his 3rd season he''l be top 20 at best and we are talking about a guy in his prime years, not a 32 years old about to break down.

Just looking at the other signings around the league and their contracts, this looks like the best value and even though the team spent a 2nd rounder on him, signing a FA of similar level would have cost us our shining new 3rd round comp thanks to Dan Moore.
 
Pickens would fetch a 3rd i would reckon. But, if not how about 4th this year 6th next?
 
Litos said:
define massive deal.

Chase and a few more top WRs are gonna break bank very soon. Metcalf contract will be top 10, but bottom and that's just this year, by his 3rd season he''l be top 20 at best and we are talking about a guy in his prime years, not a 32 years old about to break down.

Just looking at the other signings around the league and their contracts, this looks like the best value and even though the team spent a 2nd rounder on him, signing a FA of similar level would have cost us our shining new 3rd round comp thanks to Dan Moore.
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I think right now his contract is the 13th highest in total value
 
SteveA said:
Can you imagine the nightmares this DUO is gonna give DC's ???

This is why Aaron makes more sense...AR will spread the rock around to both them guys...I guarantee it
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He can also throw quick slants to Austin, Roman, or another slot guy they bring in. That is, if Tomlin will even allow him to throw over the middle.
 
This should be interesting with these two characters this season.
Both have immense talent and enormous egos and a lot of attitude so bring your popcorn this season. Should be fun!
 
Coryea said:
DK's first 3 seasons he had 233 catches for 3170 yards and 29 TD's
Pickens is at 174 catches for 2841 yards and 12 TD's
DK's last 3 seasons 222 catches for 3170 yards and 19 TD's
Just throwing the numbers out there.
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DK had the "DangeRuss" version of Wilson throwing him the ball in his first 3 seasons (not Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and the ghost of Russel Wilson that GP had playing QB). I think that makes a difference.
Not saying I'm on board with paying GP big money right now. Let him play out the season. If he proves worth it and shows maturity, franchise tag him and work out an extension. If not, either trade him before the trade deadline or let him go in FA and accept the comp pick. (Or, better yet, as Litos said, and if it's feasible, tag him next offseason and trade him). In any event, draft another WR.
 
bermudasteel said:
Stats-wise...what has George done to equate to DK's new money??? Can he be that good? Probably yes; but, I see his moola coming but not as hefty as DK's...
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They've traded or let walk better WR's than Pickens.
 
I clicked on the link and it didn't work. What message did Pickens send to the Steelers on his social media?
 
bermudasteel said:
Stats-wise...what has George done to equate to DK's new money??? Can he be that good? Probably yes; but, I see his moola coming but not as hefty as DK's...
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Since you asked…

DK career stats (average per year)
16.2 games played
73 catches
121 targets
1054 yards
8 TDS
47.3 first downs

GP career stats (average per year)
16 games played
58 catches
97.7 targets
947 yards
4 TDs
39 first downs

When you break them down per target:
DK on left GP on right
60.3% catch per target 59.4%
8.71 yards vs 9.69
.066 TD vs .041 TD
.39 first down vs .40

The numbers are very even with the exception that DK targeted more and has more TDs…but factoring in DK had a more receiver friendly/passing oriented system and better QB play it’s amazing that GP pretty much is the exact same guy.

So I guess maybe pay him a 5 year extension making it a 6 year deal vs the older DK’s 5 years total at about 28-29 per if you can get him that “cheap” but then you can front load the bonus money so there is an escape clause.
 
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