George Pickens has been moved from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Dallas Cowboys. Mike Tomlin, the former head coach of the Steelers, provided insights into this decision during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. He indicated that the trade was influenced more by Pickens' personal development rather than solely his skills on the field.
Tomlin acknowledged Pickens' potential as a standout player but expressed concerns about his growth in areas beyond performance. He stated that the Steelers were considering intangible qualities essential for a player, especially when it comes to the responsibilities tied to a significant second contract. According to Tomlin, such contracts require more than just impressive statistics.
ESPN insider Dan Graziano pointed out that there was little interest from other teams in signing Pickens when the Cowboys placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on him. This situation has led to speculation that teams may be waiting to see if Pickens can evolve into a leader.
Tomlin noted that while a second contract did not materialize for Pickens with the Steelers, it does not rule out the possibility of him becoming a remarkable player in the future.
