On the Wednesday episode of the North Shore Drive podcast presented by Mike's Beer Bar, host Christopher Carter welcomes Steelers insider Brian Batko to analyze receiver George Pickens' controversial comments to reporters Tuesday. Is Pickens capable of maturing and taking accountability for valid questions about his effort? Or do the comments prove that his attitude will always be an issue for the Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin?

Later, the duo reacts to T.J. Watt's comments about how the team is practicing, breaks down the fairness of the Damontae Kazee suspension after the NFL banned him for the rest of the year after his hit on the Indianapolis Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. on Saturday. And the guys look ahead to the Steelers' NFL Week 16 matchup with the division rival Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium, a game that may well decide their postseason fate.

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First Published: December 20, 2023, 4:27 p.m.