If not for the drama, the Pittsburgh Steelers would probably miss George Pickens.
“I think that trading George Pickens is probably going to go down as one of the worst deals in NFL history — and I mean that,” Adams said Tuesday on “Up & Adams.” “And I’m sorry to the Steelers. I just think it’s true. And the best from the Dallas perspective. Like, what a haul. It is so clear. It is so glaringly obvious watching George Pickens last night.”
During a 34-12 home win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, tailback Kenneth Gainwell paced the Steelers with 81 yards and two touchdowns on seven receptions. Pickens, meanwhile, starred for America’s Team on Monday night, hauling in nine passes for 144 yards and a score.
“They’re trying to find any semblance of consistency and rhythm outside of DK (Metcalf) in the passing game,” Adams said of the Steelers, who are still waiting for Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson to break out. “It just doesn’t exist. And you’re looking at George out there, looking cool AF. … He’s doing it as a vertical threat. He’s doing it with his YAC. He really looks unstoppable out there.”
Pickens has posted 908 receiving yards entering Week 12. Only the Seattle Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba (1,146) has more. With the Steelers, Metcalf has been keyed in on by opposing defenses.