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[Dizzy]

Sherm ripping Pickens on the post-game for lazy routes... lack of interest... etc.

Herbie was all over Pickens last night too, and rightly so.

Pickens has a lot of talent but too many plays off, lazy routes, and looks like he does not care half the time. Looks like a losing type of player.

It's pretty much why the Steelers let him go even though they could still use them badly. He is amazing receiver when he's all in

It's continuing this morning on Get Up! They did an entire segment on it.

Last night's game tape will probably cost him some off-season leverage unless he plays hard ROS.

What position does Pickens play on Defense?
Was he not a big part of Dallas turning their season around and expanding the passing attack?
I don't think it's fair to start pinning the blame last night in a 44-30 loss on Pickens. Dak was putting a towel over his head to hide the frustration with the defense after every chunk play or big TD so if we're gonna go on body language and taking plays off, let's start with the field general on the sidelines looking defeated while he sat on the bench

78/1,200/8 TD, likely gonna finish around 100/1,500/10+TDs, I'm sure it's gonna cost him big time in the off season, Herbstreit can jump into a frozen lake, he's pitiful and knows ZILCH about Professional Football, he never took a single NFL snap and his color commentary is more like a description of a pep rally, he is clueless about the nuances IMHO

'This is not directed at any one in particular, just a general collective feeling and I disagree, teams will still line up to put him into their receiving corp

Yes, Pickens is absolutely a big part of why the Dallas offense looked unstoppable for most of this season. And I think everyone was excited to see, what we thought was, Pickens finally turning the corner and matching the effort to the ability.

Having said that, he was also a big part of why Dallas lost last night. It was a classic shoot out and you're correct - DAL defense let them down - which is what brings Pickens play into focus. Look at the DAL possessions that did not end in points last night and how many ended with a Pickens low-effort play favoring the defense.

This is exactly why PIT traded him. They didn't see him maturing and when the game plan didn't feature him (like last night), he throttled back his effort.

 

[Summer Wheat]

Sherm ripping Pickens on the post-game for lazy routes... lack of interest... etc.

Herbie was all over Pickens last night too, and rightly so.

Pickens has a lot of talent but too many plays off, lazy routes, and looks like he does not care half the time. Looks like a losing type of player.

It's pretty much why the Steelers let him go even though they could still use them badly. He is amazing receiver when he's all in

It's continuing this morning on Get Up! They did an entire segment on it.

Last night's game tape will probably cost him some off-season leverage unless he plays hard ROS.

What position does Pickens play on Defense?
Was he not a big part of Dallas turning their season around and expanding the passing attack?
I don't think it's fair to start pinning the blame last night in a 44-30 loss on Pickens. Dak was putting a towel over his head to hide the frustration with the defense after every chunk play or big TD so if we're gonna go on body language and taking plays off, let's start with the field general on the sidelines looking defeated while he sat on the bench

78/1,200/8 TD, likely gonna finish around 100/1,500/10+TDs, I'm sure it's gonna cost him big time in the off season, Herbstreit can jump into a frozen lake, he's pitiful and knows ZILCH about Professional Football, he never took a single NFL snap and his color commentary is more like a description of a pep rally, he is clueless about the nuances IMHO

'This is not directed at any one in particular, just a general collective feeling and I disagree, teams will still line up to put him into their receiving corp

Yes, Pickens is absolutely a big part of why the Dallas offense looked unstoppable for most of this season. And I think everyone was excited to see, what we thought was, Pickens finally turning the corner and matching the effort to the ability.

Having said that, he was also a big part of why Dallas lost last night. It was a classic shoot out and you're correct - DAL defense let them down - which is what brings Pickens play into focus. Look at the DAL possessions that did not end in points last night and how many ended with a Pickens low-effort play favoring the defense.

This is exactly why PIT traded him. They didn't see him maturing and when the game plan didn't feature him (like last night), he throttled back his effort.

2-3 plays Pickens gave up on could have made a huge difference in this game.

Some ex player was on the radio this morning talking about former WR Carl Pickens the father who was before my time. Said he had a bad attitude too. Pickens would be better off on a non contending team getting 8-10 targets a game with no pressure to win or have to compete hard every down.

 

[Gatorade]

 

[Gold Fox]

Sherm ripping Pickens on the post-game for lazy routes... lack of interest... etc.

Herbie was all over Pickens last night too, and rightly so.

Pickens has a lot of talent but too many plays off, lazy routes, and looks like he does not care half the time. Looks like a losing type of player.

It's pretty much why the Steelers let him go even though they could still use them badly. He is amazing receiver when he's all in

Agree, but why is he not "all in" all the time? Especially last night. That game was the biggest game of the year for the Cowboys and his effort was substandard. Then you have St Brown out there who was on crutches Monday busting it all over the field, running hard routes, blocking anyone in sight.

There were a couple of times Dak looked like "come on" to Pickens.

That one go route and stop Pickens never ran hard and then just stopped and turned never had a chance. Herbie said he did not even try to sell the go route and just jogged. Pickens getting lit up on ESPN Radio this morning.

I think that question in your first sentence is what defines Pickens' NFL career, so far, and is why he is so frustrating. If you could put that ARSB commitment and heart into George Pickens combo of body type and physical abilities... he's Randy Moss 2.0

I agree! Some guys just don`t have it in them to compete every down.

There's potential for a "Kenny Golladay" career arc once Pickens gets the bag.

 

[N Zone]

Had Jah and Jamo in Fantasy! And Dallas lost. What a beautiful night!

Jah? That is an unacceptable shortening of a name.

 

[efactor]

Sherm ripping Pickens on the post-game for lazy routes... lack of interest... etc.

Herbie was all over Pickens last night too, and rightly so.

Pickens has a lot of talent but too many plays off, lazy routes, and looks like he does not care half the time. Looks like a losing type of player.

It's pretty much why the Steelers let him go even though they could still use them badly. He is amazing receiver when he's all in

Agree, but why is he not "all in" all the time? Especially last night. That game was the biggest game of the year for the Cowboys and his effort was substandard. Then you have St Brown out there who was on crutches Monday busting it all over the field, running hard routes, blocking anyone in sight.

There were a couple of times Dak looked like "come on" to Pickens.

That one go route and stop Pickens never ran hard and then just stopped and turned never had a chance. Herbie said he did not even try to sell the go route and just jogged. Pickens getting lit up on ESPN Radio this morning.

I think that question in your first sentence is what defines Pickens' NFL career, so far, and is why he is so frustrating. If you could put that ARSB commitment and heart into George Pickens combo of body type and physical abilities... he's Randy Moss 2.0

I agree! Some guys just don`t have it in them to compete every down.

There's potential for a "Kenny Golladay" career arc once Pickens gets the bag.

Except Pickens is way more talented and versatile than Golladay was.

But yeah, if he continues with the Diva BS, then he will never realize his full potential

 

[Zeppelin]

Yes, Pickens is absolutely a big part of why the Dallas offense looked unstoppable for most of this season. And I think everyone was excited to see, what we thought was, Pickens finally turning the corner and matching the effort to the ability.

Having said that, he was also a big part of why Dallas lost last night. It was a classic shoot out and you're correct - DAL defense let them down - which is what brings Pickens play into focus. Look at the DAL possessions that did not end in points last night and how many ended with a Pickens low-effort play favoring the defense.

This is exactly why PIT traded him. They didn't see him maturing and when the game plan didn't feature him (like last night), he throttled back his effort.

It's going to be worse if he gets his bag. I don't care how talented he is, I would never pay him.

 

[ProstheticRGK]

Had Jah and Jamo in Fantasy! And Dallas lost. What a beautiful night!

Jah? That is an unacceptable shortening of a name.

OK, I have JaGi