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NFL training camp buzz: Cowboys disaster averted, Steelers show-off, Trey Lance doomsday

By Cody Williams

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws a pass during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 27, 2023 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws a pass during training camp at River Ridge Playing Fields on July 27, 2023 in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /
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Jul 27, 2023; Latrobe, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) participates in drills during training camp at Saint Vincent College. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

NFL Training Camp News: George Pickens gets every Steelers fans’ hopes up

There are plenty of eyes on big names at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. Kenny Pickett in year two is garnering a ton of attention, as is an improved offensive line, and a cast of exciting rookies that could play pivotal roles for Mike Tomlin’s team this season.

One of those rookies, second-round cornerback Joey Porter Jr., however, did not have his finest moment on Tuesday, courtesy of second-year wide receiver and hopeful breakout candidate George Pickens.

During a rep that saw Pickens at wide receiver matched up one-on-one with Porter, the latter did a great job going stride-for-stride with the former second-round pick in his own right. When the ball was up in the air, though, it was Pickens who rose up and made one of the most ridiculous one-handed grabs that you’re going to see this year in its entirety.

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There are big-time expecations for Pickens after he flashed majorly as a rookie that he can elevate to being one of the better receivers in the league. When you see moments like this catch over Porter, it’s hard not to buy into that.

What could certainly help the cause is the progression of Pickett. With Tomlin and the Steelers seemingly putting more of a focus on pushing the ball downfield, that could allow Pickens to shine even further.

Even better, it could also lead to us gettiing to witness more surreal catches such as the one from Tuesday’s practice.

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