Former
Pittsburgh Steelers
cornerback and analyst for CBS Sports
Bryant McFadden
labeled the Black and Gold his loser in the
George Pickens
trade.
McFadden highlights the
DK Metcalf trade
In connection with the Pickens trade, indicating that the Steelers find themselves right back in the same position as when they initially obtained Metcalf.
The Steelers are my concern, and here’s why. In 2024, their offense featured just one true playmaker in the passing game, which was George Pickens,” McFadden explained. “Last season, they lacked a second option to support George Pickens. Now, you’ve chosen to shift focus again with your best playmaker being George Pickens. The receiving corps remain a source of worry.
The Steelers continue to count on Robert Woods, Calvin Austin III, and Roman Wilson as their key assets following Metcalf. Among them, Austin stands out with his impressive performance, having accumulated more than 500 receiving yards for the Steelers last season.
Last week, Pittsburgh signed Woods to a one-year contract worth $2 million. At 33 years old, Woods has been playing with the team for the past two seasons.
Houston Texans
He recorded 20 catches for 203 yards in 2024 with Bobby Slowik as his coach.
Woods is a 6-foot, 193-pound wide receiver who has played in the NFL for over 12 seasons. His most prolific years in the NFL were with the
Los Angeles Rams
In Sean McVay’s offensive scheme, he functioned as a compact wide receiver tasked with blocking and making plays in the central area of the field.
Wilson was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft from Michigan, yet he only saw action for five plays last season because of ankle and hamstring injuries.
Pittsburgh needs to establish equilibrium in their offensive strategy with Pickens absent, and they might also explore options within the realm of available free agents or potential trades.
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