So, on Friday during his weekly media availability, Pickens gave everyone a bit of a throwback to Marshawn Lynch. Lynch. Lynch repeatedly said ‘I’m just here so I won’t get fined' during his Super Bowl media interview.

George Pickens delivers a Marshawn Lynch-inspired response to media questions amid recent criticism, opting to avoid addressing the media.

"I'm just here so I won't get fined" became part of football vernacular thanks to Marshawn Lynch's answers to questions before Super Bowl XLVIII and Steelers wide receiver George Pickens took a page from Lynch's book on Friday.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens channeled his inner persona, Marshawn Lynch before Sunday's clash with the Cincinnati Bengals. “I’m just here so I won’t get fined,” Pickens said, via Nick Farabaugh on X.

The fact there is now even more drama surrounding a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver should come as no surprise. The Steelers have had their share of malcontents at the position over the years from guys like Antonio Brown and Chase Claypool and now you can add

George Pickens and Greg Newsome proceeded to have a full on brawl after the play that had to be broken up by teammates, officials, and security on the field. Pickens was asked about the incident on Friday,

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens adopted Marshawn Lynch's tactics during an interview ahead of Week 13.