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George Pickens Pushes Back on Critics, Cites Double Teams in Cowboys’ Skid

He attributed his recent dip to frequent double teams.

Overview

  • Pickens said the negativity is “starting to get kinda old” and emphasized he is focused on helping the team.
  • He explained that defenses are bracketing him and noted the offense can counter by moving him around and leaning on the run.
  • Despite a breakout year with 81 receptions for 1,212 yards and eight touchdowns, he has only eight catches for 70 yards over the last two games.
  • The scrutiny intensified after Richard Sherman questioned his effort following the Lions game, prompting a since-deleted profane Instagram response from Pickens.
  • Dallas has fallen to 6-7-1 with consecutive losses, and Jerry Jones has indicated the Cowboys still want to keep Pickens beyond this season.