Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says the decision to reduce star wide receiver George Pickens' playing time is about load management and not about his attitude
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin doesn't believe wide receiver George Pickens is becoming a distraction, even as Pickens' public displays of dissatisfaction suggest otherwise. The talented but enigmatic Pickens, who leads the Steelers in receptions and yards, played a career-low 34 snaps during Sunday night's 20-17 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Pickens caught three passes for a season-low 26 yards on seven targets but also spent a significant chunk of the game as a spectator.
Tomlin has repeatedly backed Pickens publicly, saying in September that he 'absolutely' believes Pickens would handle adversity both on and off the field more positively as he enters his third season. Asked on Tuesday if he still feels that way after a series of perceived missteps were outlined, Tomlin said 'in those instances, no, but largely it's been an improvement in those areas, certainly.
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