{"id":6699,"date":"2024-11-06T04:53:44","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T04:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotnews.azontree.com\/?p=6699"},"modified":"2024-11-06T04:53:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T04:53:44","slug":"breaking-steelers-finally-trade-for-george-pickens-like-first-round-receiver-at-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotnews.azontree.com\/?p=6699","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING: Steelers Finally Trade for &#8216;George Pickens-Like&#8217; First-Round Receiver at Deadline.."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"m-detail-header--dek\">The Pittsburgh Steelers finally acquired the starting receiver they needed, trading for New York Jets receiver Mike Williams.<\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--flexbox\">\n<div class=\"m-detail-header--meta\">\n<div class=\"m-description--list\">\n<p>At long last, a helper has been landed. The Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0have acquired a starting receiver.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0Adam Schefter, the Steelers sent a 2025 fifth-round pick to the\u00a0New York Jets\u00a0for receiver\u00a0Mike Williams.<\/p>\n<p>The move comes after an\u00a0expansive search\u00a0for a receiver that ranged from\u00a0San Francisco 49ers\u00a0star\u00a0Brandon Aiyuk\u00a0to (former)\u00a0Las Vegas Raiders\u00a0veteran Davante Adams and several other intriguing names.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEwMDMwODM2ODc4MTU3Mjc4\/usatsi_24361372.jpg\" alt=\"Mike Williams of the New York Jets\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the\u00a0Steelers\u00a0landed on Williams, whose skill set is eerily similar to top target George Pickens.<\/p>\n<p>Pickens is at his best when playing above the rim, making contested catches and stretching the field in the process. Williams, a 2017 first-round pick, comes in the same mold of receiver.<\/p>\n<p>This meshes well with quarterback Russell Wilson who reclaimed the starting role after a summer injury and has seen instant success after spelling\u00a0Justin Fields. Wilson immediately showcased a rapport with Pickens, throwing up \u201cmoon balls\u201d and letting Pickens\u2019 talent win out.<\/p>\n<p>Expect Williams to get many of the same looks.<\/p>\n<p>While their skills overlap, their roles won\u2019t. Williams is a near-direct replacement for veteran Van Jefferson, who the team acquired this offseason. In eight games, Jefferson has found only 14 catches on 21 targets, good for 139 yards and a score.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s not going to cut it for a second boundary threat, and now it no longer has to.<\/p>\n<p>However, Williams \u2013 while a firm upgrade \u2013 hasn\u2019t seen much success in his first year with the Jets. Recovering from an ACL tear, Williams started slow. 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