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ArticleMike Tomlin explains why Steelers traded George Pickens
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For us, I just thought, it's not only play. It's development in other areas, intangible areas. I think when you're a high dollar, second-contract guy, I think there's some leadership responsibilities, and things of that nature. And I just don't feel like that was in his natural wheelhouse.
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Tomlin cites leadership gaps and intangibles as reason for Pickens trade.

Mike Tomlin explained the Steelers traded Pickens because beyond on-field play, he lacked development in intangible areas and leadership responsibilities as a high-dollar, second-contract player; Tomlin felt DK's abilities were better in those areas. The source notes Pickens had constant on and off-field antics including being late to meetings and games, several on-field fights and tantrums, which led Pittsburgh to trade the budding star.

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