The Pittsburgh Steelers kicked off their training camp on Thursday, but it seems like drama has already found its way into the mix. George Pickens, the wide receiver, has stirred up some trouble with the media.

According to Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, there was a heated exchange between George Pickens and the team’s new wide receivers coach, Zach Azzanni. Fittipaldo reported: “New receivers coach Zach Azzanni and George Pickens got into a heated exchange late in practice when Azzanni didn’t like the way Pickens executed his assignment.” It seems like things got pretty intense because “Pickens didn’t take kindly to Azzanni’s words. Some of the other receivers approached Pickens after the exchange, but Pickens was visibly upset.”

Despite the clash with the coach, Fittipaldo remains hopeful for Pickens’ potential under the new offensive staff. He mentioned that Pickens is going to be coached differently than he was in his first two NFL seasons when Frisman Jackson was the receivers coach. It seems like there’s still a chance for Pickens to turn things around and reach his full potential.

This isn’t the first time Pickens has shown some attitude issues. He has a track record of displaying diva-like qualities, making it known several times how frustrated and visibly irritated he was on the field. It’s clear that he’s had some struggles adjusting to the demands of professional football.

Can George Pickens overcome attitude issues

To be fair, it’s worth noting that the quarterback play in Pittsburgh hasn’t been at its best since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger. A shaky quarterback situation can definitely impact a wide receiver’s performance and attitude on the field.

The Steelers are no strangers to adversity, and it looks like they’ll have to navigate through this latest challenge with Pickens. It’s crucial for both the player and the team to find a way to work through these issues and stay focused on their goals for the upcoming season.

It’s still early in the training camp, and there’s plenty of time for things to change. Hopefully, Pickens can get his attitude in check and make the most of the opportunity he has with the Steelers. With the right mindset and support from the coaching staff, there’s still a chance for him to turn things around and make a positive impact on the team.