NFL fans are roasting George Pickens as a ‘fake tough guy’ after his spicy comments about Greg Newsome. The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, usually all grit and grind on-field, took stuff off the gridiron with words that sparked a heated debate.
Instead of letting his moves speak for themselves, Pickens opted for some verbal fireworks, questioning his toughness. Fans wasted no time calling him out.
Fans Clash Over George Pickens’ Tough Guy Image
Pickens is stirring drama both on and off the field. The Steelers WR made waves after his altercation with Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome during the end-of-game Hail Mary.
Pickens grabbed Newsome’s facemask, yanking him forcefully toward the end zone wall. But things escalated off the field when Pickens was asked if he planned to speak with Newsome before their next matchup. His response? A dismissive “I don’t even know who that is.”
Fans were quick to turn the heat up on social media, calling him out as a “fake tough guy.”
Reactions were full of raw emotions. One fan sarcastically said, “He really is a fake tough guy lol.” The insult wasn’t just about talent; it was about perceived character.
He really is a fake tough guy lol pic.twitter.com/2PksWMH6Dm
— BiggieCarl (@RealBiggieCarl) December 6, 2024
Another fan mocked his wardrobe choices, saying, “He only own that one hoodie?”
He only own that one hoodie? 🤣
— boodle knob (@broooks_414) December 6, 2024
Another supporter chimed in with humor and skepticism: “This dude literally made an excuse for the weather after the last match up with the Browns. I pull for the Steelers, but damn…I want to see this dude get shut down.”
This dude literally made an excuse for the weather after the last match up with the Browns. I pull for the Steelers, but damn…I want to see this dude get shut down 😂
— Cody Killian (@CodyDKillian) December 6, 2024
One user threw shade with: “Let’s end this interview session now, before he says something worse.”
Despite his talent, these reactions show a divide. Fans are torn between supporting his on-field prowess and questioning his attitude and commitment. The narrative now goes beyond touchdowns and tackles — it’s about Pickens proving he’s as tough mentally as he is physically.
Greg Newsome Claps Back at Pickens’ Disrespect
Newsome isn’t letting Pickens’ dismissive comments slide. After Pickens claimed he didn’t even know who Newsome was, Newsome took to Instagram and X, posting a 2019 screenshot of Pickens replying to one of his stories — a clear proof that Pickens does know who Newsome is. Newsome added a clown emoji to the post, a sharp jab at Pickens’ claims.
Newsome didn’t stop there. He referenced Pickens’ Marshawn Lynch-esque press conference comments, where he famously said, “I’m just here so I don’t get fined.” Newsome, ever the team-first player, shrugged off the drama, focusing on his commitment to collective success.
“My battle is to try to help my team get the win,” Newsome said. “The only way you would take something that somebody says disrespectful is if you actually care about that person. So I don’t care what he has to say or anybody has to say. So I don’t take it as disrespectful because I don’t care about the dude at all.”
For Newsome, it’s about team accountability, not individual beefs. He remains locked in on the Steelers’ bigger goals, letting on-field performance, not off-field noise, drive his motivation.