ESPN with fascinating stat on George Pickens

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ESPN offers fascinating stat on WR George Pickens

Curt Popejoy


Last season was a trial by fire for wide receiver George Pickens (https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/14/pittsburgh-steelers-george-pickens-frisman-jackson-nfl/). The then-rookie came in with tons of hype and potential and each week offered just a sneak peek at what he’s capable of on the way to 801 receiving yards on only 52 catches.

But those numbers are nothing compared to what they could have been. At least according to ESPN fantasy analyst Bill Barnwell. On NFL Live, Barnwell noted that in 2022, Pickens had the lowest expected catch rate of any receiver in the NFL. Translated that means he has the lowest percentage of catchable balls throw his way.

This stat is made even more remarkable when you consider Pickens had the highest catch rate by any rookie receiver last season. Let that sink he. He had the best hands in the league as a rookie and had the lowest percentage of passes thrown to him he should be able to catch.

Pickens will be working with Diontae Johnson this season to make the life of second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett easier. We can’t wait to see if one of them emerges as a true No. 1 receiver or if it will be more of a committee approach.

https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2023/06/25/pittsburgh-steleers-stats-nfl-george-pickens/

[EzraTank]

I checked statcast and he also caught the most balls while leaning on his left foot facing north southeast in an uphill wind.

[Born2Steel]

I posted somewhere predraft that Pickens had the best body control and catch radius IMO since Swann. I know these stats are just numbers on a page until they mean something on the field, but I honestly think Pickens has the ability to be one of the greats. I don’t know if he will translate. I’m just saying I think he has the skills and understanding.

[Dwinsgames]

My old Friend Curt is doin ok for himself ... he was one of the founders from my old board he did join here a long time ago and was linking some articles when he first started his writing , cant recall what user name he used here tho as it was short lived ... BigC , BigCurt maybe idk to long ago and old man syndrome kicks in from time to time

[HollywoodSteel]

My old Friend Curt is doin ok for himself ... he was one of the founders from my old board he did join here a long time ago and was linking some articles when he first started his writing , cant recall what user name he used here tho as it was short lived ... BigC , BigCurt maybe idk to long ago and old man syndrome kicks in from time to time

He was definitely Big Curt on the old site. I’m also happy for him. He’s obviously doing what he’s passionate about, and I enjoy his insight.

[tube517]

He was definitely Big Curt on the old site. I’m also happy for him. He’s obviously doing what he’s passionate about, and I enjoy his insight.

He's not that "Big" anymore, physically. I follow him on Twitter and his weight loss mirrored mine. But, yeah, happy for him as well. I read his site regularly.

[ALLD]

Chris Carter, Randy Moss, Lynn Swann and Jerry Rice all had great hands.

[Steel Maniac]

I posted somewhere predraft that Pickens had the best body control and catch radius IMO since Swann. I know these stats are just numbers on a page until they mean something on the field, but I honestly think Pickens has the ability to be one of the greats. I don’t know if he will translate. I’m just saying I think he has the skills and understanding.

Second year for he and KP. The arrow is pointing up for them. It's got to.