Pickens trade about 'more than talent level'
Pickens trade about 'more than talent level'
Gerry Dulac joins the Dan Patrick Show to explain why the Steelers moved on from George Pickens, what the Cowboys are getting and how it affects the Aaron Rodgers saga.
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