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Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news around 5 p.m. Eastern.

What should we think of George Pickens calling Aaron Rodgers — not Justin Fields or Russell Wilson — his "dream" teammate in an interview? Should coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Omar Khan care what their No. 1 receiver thinks during NFL free agency? Or does he have to do more to earn that level of respect?

Paul tackles those comments, then gives his thoughts on a report from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that Fields is "intrigued" by the Jets and their weapons, including Garrett Wilson; and a report by the Post-Gazette's own Gerry Dulac outlining the plan for running back Jaylen Warren this offseason with teammate Najee Harris hitting free agency.

Later, Paul welcomes Washington Wild Things GM Tony Buselli to talk baseball as Pirates and MLB spring training begins in earnest.