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George Pickens was quite clearly the best ... could be inclined to move on from quarterback Russell Wilson after just one season if Pittsburgh gets "blown out" in the postseason.

Their 2024 season might be over, but the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to make headlines as they delve into the offseason. At the forefront of Steelers-related news (outside of the ongoing criticism of head coach Mike Tomlin) is the team's possible plans at quarterback and involving embattled wideout George Pickens.

The Steelers ended in the playoffs, but dropped five in a row to end the year -- and all but one of those defeats came by double digits. Pittsburgh selects 21st overall in the upcoming NFL draft, which isn't good enough to procure a top-flight QB in what is a weak class at the position anyway.

WR Russell Wilson throws a long high pass to WR George Pickens for a gain of 26 yards.

Quarterback Russell Wilson preached positivity despite the Pittsburgh Steelers suffering their fourth consecutive loss on Saturday night. The Steelers

Pickens didn’t speak to the media after the game. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson expressed support for him. "I believe in George," Wilson said, via ESPN. "Listen, everything's not always ...

Mike Tomlin? No question about it: he was compared to Andy Reid, had his recent track record called into question, and had fans outright demanding his job by halftime. But surely George Pickens, who led the team in receiving yards and caught all five of his targets, would be absolved from blame, right?

One scenario that may pique the team’s interest involves the New England Patriots, who have their franchise signal-caller in QB Drake Maye. The team also has an immensely talented young quarterback in Joe Milton III, who has recently been linked to trade rumors.

Steelers WR George Pickens made headlines for the right reasons this time, earning the NFL Way to Play Award for his Wild-Card performance.

Once Wilson returned to the field, the Steelers' offense undoubtedly opened up. George Pickens finally became a factor after a slow start caused by Fields, while Pat Freiermuth and Calvin Austin III got more involved. The lone downside was the lack of Fields' rushing threat in the backfield, which negatively impacted Najee Harris and the run game.