Are the Steelers backed into a corner that they have to make a $25-$30 million a year commitment to WR George Pickens this summer? GM Omar Khan is expressing optimism of keeping Pickens long-term. “I had a really solid exiting meeting with George and I can tell you that he has a desire to be great. He has a desire to be great here.” Pickens behavior has set up a situation where if the Steelers don’t pay him and go into the season without a long-term extension, Pickens projects to be a constant problem. Look for a $25-$30 Million a year commitment but on a shorter-term deal similar to the Diontae Johnson deal. [/hide]

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