George Pickens didn’t recognize being placed on the spot by his head coach.
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer singled out Pickens after their Week 6 loss to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. The veteran coach challenged Pickens to have extra of an influence within the run recreation by choosing up safeties and blocking cornerbacks. Schottenheimer referred to as it a “team-first mindset” that Pickens understands however must adapt to extra.
Pickens was requested concerning the feedback on Friday, and didn’t sound all that receptive to what was stated.
“Nicely, I’m doing what they inform me to do,” Pickens told reporters when requested about Schottenheimer’s message. “So, do what they inform me to do.”
“I really feel like should you slim the feedback down, you’re speaking concerning the group,” Pickens stated of needing to dam extra throughout run performs. “Most positively, I really feel like as a group, simply hold enhancing.”
Schottenheimer’s choice to publicly name out Pickens was daring, to say the least. Pittsburgh Steelers followers vividly recall Pickens’ relationship souring together with his earlier group earlier than he was ultimately traded to Dallas.
Schottenheimer has up to now gotten one of the best out of Pickens of their year-and-a-half collectively. Pickens tallied profession highs throughout the board final season and has remained productive in Yr 2 with 428 yards and a landing by six video games.
H/T: Pro Football Talk
