Pickens appears to be a poor risk

[fivetwos]

Yes but I feel no comfort from the 6th round in exchange for 5th. And there was no mention about recieving a comp pick if he signs elsewhere after this season.

I think we downgraded on the pick swap also.

Gave a 5th and got a 6th, no? I could be wrong.

Also that comp pick everyone is in love with as a consolation would be in 2027. If the rule of thumb is to downgrade a round in value for every year into the future, it’s really worth a 5th…and that’s only if someone else gives him the bag instead of a lowball due to his antics…..see: Beckham, Odell.

Best case I see….he fits in well, the team does well and he is a part of it, he happily accepts a tag for 26 and they take another run without leaving gaping holes elsewhere in March. Has a shot to work.

 

[Diehardblues]

I think we downgraded on the pick swap also.

Gave a 5th and got a 6th, no? I could be wrong.

Also that comp pick everyone is in love with as a consolation would be in 2027. If the rule of thumb is to downgrade a round in value for every year into the future, it’s really worth a 5th…and that’s only if someone else gives him the bag instead of a lowball due to his antics…..see: Beckham, Odell.

Best case I see….he fits in well, the team does well and he is a part of it, he happily accepts a tag for 26 and they take another run without leaving gaping holes elsewhere in March. Has a shot to work.

If he starts here for another contract then it should be a sound trade. It’s only the potential he might not which raises red flags for this deal. Along with his personal issues he’s had.

 

[5Stars]

Not only are we giving up a 3rd and a 5th next year but we basically are signing him for only one season. On a team that isn’t one player away.

His rookie deal runs out and why Steelers traded him as he seems unwilling to negotiate. On top of that he’s a head case. His emotions are difficult to keep in check.

He was fined for using an expletive on his eye black against the Cowboys. He also drew wide spread criticism in 2023 for what could generously be described as the attentive downfield blocking for his teammates.

Considering his volatility, the Steelers didn’t seem interested in signing Pickens to a contract extension running out of patience for the talented but mercurial former 2nd round pick. A 3rd and 5th looks like they found an anxious taker.

He's a thug, give him a chance.

He needs to buy some diamonds from Jerra's money.

 

[Rayman70]

Our dysfunctional ownership lack of success and overall poor decisions this era makes us question everything.

As we should I suppose. Guess I'm trying to remain faithful to my team. I have a belief...call it a hunch, that this team and staff will be different than what we think.

 

[Chasing6]

It’s too early to make that assumption pending 2025 results.

No it is not. A year later, is considered 1 round less.