On this episode of Steelers Central, we’ll examine the George Pickens trade and how it will impact the Steelers and Cowboys in the future. Why is this starting to look like 2024 2.0 all over again? This time, the QBs on the roster are looking like a downgrade in consistency. 

A few veteran receivers who could be solid one-season replacements, including one recently released from the Jaguars, are available. The Packers could also be a team to look out for on the trade market since they have a lot of WR depth with only one football. The team is also looking to waste another year of a high-paid defense with a young offense, with key holes at WR and QB waiting to be filled. Another year is stuck in the middle for Pittsburgh.

Lastly, I don’t think Omar Khas is entirely to blame. He is still cleaning up the mess made by Kevin Colbert in his final years of drafting. Since 2013, only one of the Steelers' FR picks has signed a multi-year extension. The team’s top two picks from the 2022 season are now off the roster. The one area he does deserve blame for is being proactive and having backup plans when his original plans fall through, like trading George Pickens and not having his replacement on the roster. He has not been a guy who plans, but has undoubtedly changed the players they are drafting to high-character and well-respected college players.

0:00-15:45 George Pickens Trade

15:46-36:15 Thoughts Moving Forward

36:15-49:03 Front Office Blunders