Current Situation of George Pickens after Brutal reaction of Crazy Fans
Steelers Fans Sound Off on George Pickens Trade, Will Howard Hype
Every year around this time, Steelers fans find themselves in an odd state of optimism. The disappointment of the previous season has faded, and the new season is still months away. The NFL Draft has just wrapped, and hope runs high—even if that hope sometimes ignores lingering issues.
As usual, some fans aren’t happy when the media points out flaws, despite the fact that Pittsburgh hasn’t won a playoff game in eight years. This week’s mailbag column, “U mad, bro?”, brought out some strong reactions.
Following the trade of wide receiver George Pickens, some fans pushed back against concerns about the team’s lack of a reliable second wideout. One fan, Glenn, argued that it’s too early to worry. But as Tim Benz pointed out, the same logic was used last year when similar concerns were raised after Diontae Johnson’s departure—and those concerns proved valid.
Another reader, Brian, criticized the columnist for using informal polls to gauge support for quarterback Will Howard. Benz responded by saying that while the polls aren’t scientific, they still offer a general sense of fan sentiment.
Fan “Gee Money” took issue with skepticism about starting a rookie quarterback (Howard) in Week 1 before he’s even played a preseason snap. Benz emphasized that while Howard will get his chance, declaring him the starter this early is premature—and unrealistic.
The article also addressed the theory that former GM Kevin Colbert forced the Steelers to draft Kenny Pickett against head coach Mike Tomlin’s wishes. Benz dismissed the idea as absurd.
Switching topics briefly, a fan named Vince asked why Matt Hague is still the Pirates’ hitting coach. Benz dryly responded that someone had to take the job after the last coach was fired—just like how Arthur Smith ended up as the Steelers’ offensive coordinator.
Back to the Steelers, a reader named Robert criticized Benz for continuing to write about George Pickens, saying the issue was settled. Benz replied that the trade happened just a week ago, and it’s still very relevant—especially when some fans don’t even know the player’s correct name.
In closing, Benz suggested that while fans may want to move on, issues like quarterback uncertainty and postseason droughts are still very much worth discussing
