New Cowboys WR George Pickens is one of the most polarizing receivers to leave the Steelers in recent years — but if you asked his former QB Russell Wilson, he’d say he’s simply “misunderstood.”
Wilson recently appeared on the podcast 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and wasted little time singing Pickens’ praises — and supporting his former receiver:
“I love George [Pickens], man. His ability to catch the football is one of a kind. Anything in his vicinity, he’s gon’ catch it,” Wilson said. “On a serious note, he’s misunderstood outside. I think he’s a guy that wants to be great. I think also when it comes to George — I think his ability where he can take it from not just being great, but to being one of the world’s best, I think he has that in him.”
Pickens didn’t catch a touchdown pass in 2024 until Wilson took over as QB in Week 7 — so it’s safe to say the feeling may be mutual between the two.
Is the former Steelers receiver truly misunderstood, or did his on- and off-the-field antics speak for themselves last season?