Feeling Snubbed Over Last Year’s Decision, Steelers New Star Makes Bold Claims About Upcoming Season

Published 05/31/2023, 3:31 PM EDT

The New Steelers star wants to prove himself as a top receiver in the NFL. After feeling snubbed from the Pro Bowl last year, the 22-year-old WR has set his sights on making both the Pro Bowl and the Super Bowl in 2023. He believes he can outshine the other AFC receivers who made the all-star game last year, but critics doubt his claim. How will Steelers WR achieve his ambitious goals?

WR’s omission from the Pro Bowl last year can be attributed to his less impressive statistics compared to the other AFC receivers who were selected. However, his recent claim has stirred up a conflict with NFL fans, further adding to the intensity surrounding his situation.

What George Pickens exactly said?

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George Pickens received backlash for claiming he was unjustly snubbed from the Pro Bowl. However, a closer look at the stats of AFC receivers such as Tyreek Hill, Stefon Diggs, Ja’Marr Chase, and Davante Adams revealed their superiority in receptions, yards, and touchdowns, validating the selection.

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Pickens, as reported by college2pro.com, expressed his thoughts on the matter- “Year two goals are Pro Bowl, and I feel like last year I feel like I got snubbed, because there wasn’t a lot of guys in there at the Pro Bowl that excited me,” he continues. “Then, [I want to go to] the Super Bowl. The two bowls. A lot of RAC, run after catch. Two bowls for sure.”

The Steelers WR expressed disappointment, however, NFL fans seem to have different ake about the situation.

How do fans unearth the reality?

While Pickens criticized the uninspiring Pro Bowl lineup, fans came up with statistics to evict his claims, emphasizing him to be concerned about more procurements to proceed with his argument before.

Fan expresses disbelief and amusement using a humorous meme.

This can't be truepic.twitter.com/1Ynag9xtJH
— 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗗𝗙𝗦 & 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗦 (@LineStarApp) May 30, 2023

A fan’s sarcastic response questioning the significance of being snubbed.

Snubbed from what?
— BengalsHead (@BengalsHead) May 31, 2023

Some user mocks his lack of notable performances and criticizes his team’s offense.

Lol what? Did he even have a single 100 yard game? Their offense was TERRIBLE. One of the most boring teams in the entire league to watch.
— Kevin (@flawlessvictry7) May 30, 2023

An avid fan provides reassurance for the upcoming year.

You’ll be alright this year bro
— Aaron Hughes (@Aaronhughes35) May 31, 2023

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Another one sarcastically claims Pro Bowl status, accompanied by a sarcastic image.

Yep I’m a Pro-Bowler!!!! pic.twitter.com/ezFVxceobe
— The Week in Sports – WRTA 98.5 (@WRTA_TWS) May 31, 2023

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A notable fact, despite earning the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, Garrett Wilson surprisingly missed out on a Pro Bowl selection. Ultimately, it highlights the subjective nature of the game. We would like to hear fans’ perspectives on their thoughts regarding Pickens being ‘snubbed’.

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Mohammad Asif Ansari is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports, with a passion for bringing sports news to life through engaging content. As an ardent sports fan, Ansari likes to cover core sports angles. His latest article, “Dallas Cowboys Reportedly Making It Difficult for Aaron Rodgers to Pursue His Dream Team” got a hoard of interested sports readers.

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Abigail Kevichusa

Feeling Snubbed Over Last Year’s Decision, Steelers New Star Makes Bold Claims About Upcoming Season

What George Pickens exactly said?

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