The Pittsburgh steelers raised eyebrows when they exchanged Large George Pickens with Dallas Cowboys. Before the agreement, Pickens and DK Metcalf looked like a formidable duo in the position. With disappeared Pickens, there is now a massive hole in the depth painting of the Steelers.
The director general of the Steelers, Omar Khan, addressed the agreement on Friday, explaining How it got together And why the team felt good in the process of pickens.
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Khan's complete comments are read:
“He occurred quickly. We had people to find out during the project. Nothing that really had meaning. The cowboys set out … earlier this week. They proposed something to think.
“We had internal conversations. And we also had some conversations with George's agent, Dave (Mulugheta), with whom I have a good relationship. We discussed where things start with George, where they are and where things could go with George. This business has meaning for everyone.”
It is not a particularly spicy quote on the surface, but gives an overview of the team's approach. The fact that Khan was maintained with the Pickens agent could indicate that the contract played a role in the team's decision to exchange the wide receiver. Pickens is under contract for one more season before hitting the market for free agents. He will earn $ 3.6 million in 2025.
Given the situation of Pickens, many have hypothesized that he could seek a great extension before hitting the market. But after trade with the cowboys, reports emerged suggesting that Pickens wants to play his recruit agreement, prove that he is an elite receiver and take this production in free agency.
This could explain some of the reasons why the Steelers exchanged Pickens. It is possible that the team considered that it was its only opportunity to get something important for the broad receiver, which led to the agreement.
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This does not explain why the team had to take precedence now. With Pickens left, the Steelers will rely on a combination of Calvin Austin, Robert Woods, Ben Skowronek and Roman Wilson behind Metcalf. It is not the most accomplished group, although Khan does not necessarily consider this as a major problem. He tried to minimize the problem on Friday, saying that he thinks that things are improved compared to the last off -season, when the team was looking for a receiver No. 2 to play alongside Pickens.
Khan said that trade “made sense to everyone”, so he does not seem too concerned about the state of the team's wide receiver's depth classification. It could change as the season is getting closer, but Khan has another months to take another step.
Despite what Khan said, the Steelers certainly seem to face the same problems they had for the last off -season. There are major questions at the quarter-Arrière and no second receiver established on the depth table.
Although the exchanges of Pickens can turn against him, Khan deserves a certain benefit of doubt. Despite all their problems last season, the Steelers proved that everyone was the opposite and still reached the playoffs.
