During the 2023 offseason, Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens was the hot ticket for a breakout season. He had a quality rookie season even with quarterback instability, hauling in 52 passes for 801 yards and four touchdowns.
While Pickens definitely improved on those numbers in 2023, it still wasn’t the season everyone expected. He did eclipse 1,000 yards for the first time with 63 catches for 1,140 yards and five touchdowns. However, for a team with high expectations going into the season, thanks to a stellar preseason, the offense floundered for most of the season, limiting Pickens’ success.