Legendary Steelers coach Bill Cowher says George Pickens' lack of effort is 'bothersome'

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Another prominent member of the Pittsburgh Steelers organization has vocalized his displeasure with arguably their best wide receiver.

George Pickens has caught flak within the last few weeks, most recently after not blocking a cornerback on what likely would have been a touchdown had he done so.

Even earlier this month, he was visibly frustrated on the sidelines, and after a Week 9 game where he finished with minus-1 receiving yards, he posted on X, formerly Twitter, "free me."

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Pro Football Hall of Fame member Bill Cowher appears during the Hall of Fame Press conference during the NFL Honors at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami on Feb. 1, 2020. (Rich Graessle/PPI/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

His current head coach, Mike Tomlin, lambasted him earlier this week, and now, Tomlin's predecessor has spoken up about Pickens.

Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher said he "could never imagine" a player "not performing and giving everything."

"It is disappointing to see and hear what George Pickens talks about, because culture really is about commitment and sacrifice," Cowher said Thursday on "The Pat McAfee Show." "You're not just playing with one another, you're playing for one another."

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with wide receiver George Pickens during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Nov. 28, 2022. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

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Cowher said he's able to excuse mistakes on the field, "but the one thing