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Bill Cowher doesn’t like what’s currently going on in Pittsburgh.
The Steelers’ Hall of Fame coach didn’t mince words when asked about Pittsburgh receiver George Pickens’ recent loafing on a blocking assignment, then explaining his actions by stating that he didn’t want to get hurt.
“It is disappointing to see and hear what George Pickens talks about, because culture really is about commitment and sacrifice,” Cowher said Thursday on “The Pat McAfee Show.” “You’re not just playing with one another, you’re playing for one another.”
Cowher said he “could never imagine” a player doing what Pickens did and “not performing and giving everything.”
“To me, it’s all about effort,” Cowher said. “We’re going to make mistakes, I get it, and sometimes we don’t make the right call. But the one thing that should never be questioned is your effort and your ability to be there for your teammate, picking somebody up.
“That is very bothersome. I think there’s got to be consequences for that, so we’ll see what happens with it. He’s going to be held accountable, because you have to have accountability. If you don’t do anything and there’s no consequence to the choice that he made, now you’re losing accountability, and I think that’s a very important element that you have to have in that building.”
On Wednesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said that Pickens will play Saturday against the Bengals. Tomlin said that any possible punishment for Pickens will be handled internally.
It’s safe to say that Pickens’ actions haven’t gone over well in Pittsburgh’s locker room.
“Some people play the game differently,” said Steelers running back Jaylen Warren, the player Pickens didn’t block for during last Saturday’s loss to the Colts. “If I was in that position I would have blocked for him. But we play differently, so …”
Pickens’ actions have only reinforced questions regarding the leadership –…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2023-12-22 00:40:46
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