FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer says he could have a dialog with George Pickens concerning the broad receiver’s social media publish, which he has since deleted, in response to criticism he acquired from former All-Professional cornerback Richard Sherman on the Prime Video broadcast Thursday.
“I am conscious of what was supposedly put on the market,” Schottenheimer mentioned Friday. “I’ve not talked to him but. I perceive it has been taken down, however I shall be speaking to him, simply checking on him. Once more, that is sadly issues that we cope with on this occupation. However I’ve not spoken to him, however I’ll.”
Sherman mentioned Pickens regarded “uninterested” and “disengaged” through the Cowboys’ 44-30 loss to the Detroit Lions. Pickens caught 5 passes for 37 yards.
“For myself, personally, you’ll be able to’t simply disappear,” Pickens mentioned after the sport whereas additionally saying Sherman ought to have understood the kind of protection he was dealing with from the Lions, particularly after CeeDee Lamb was pressured from the sport due to a concussion within the third quarter.
Pickens was extra pointed Friday with the social media publish he later deleted, writing partially, “it is humorous trigger I assumed former gamers would know that,” calling out Sherman and including “WHO BTW AINT SHH WITHOUT THE LEGION OF BOOM.”
Schottenheimer mentioned he didn’t see a scarcity of effort from Pickens when he rewatched the movie Friday.
“I do not assume any of us coached or performed properly sufficient,” Schottenheimer mentioned, later including, “All in all, I’ll decide George on his physique of labor, man. His physique of labor, he is proven what an elite participant he’s and what a recreation changer that he’s. I’ve no query. We had been speaking about CeeDee a pair weeks in the past, proper. CeeDee was coming off a tricky recreation, [three drops against] Philadelphia, I assume, perhaps. And also you have a look at CeeDee and the best way he carried out final night time, simply unbelievable. He was on tempo for most likely over 200 yards earlier than he needed to exit with the concussion.”
Pickens has profession highs in catches (78), yards (1,179) and touchdowns (8), which all rank within the high 10 within the NFL.
As for Lamb, who had six catches for 121 yards earlier than leaving the sport, he’s within the concussion protocol. The Cowboys do not play once more till Dec. 14.
“He had an excellent day [Friday],” Schottenheimer mentioned of Lamb, “however he has to undergo all of the checks and balances of all that stuff. I do assume the additional couple of days ought to hopefully assist him.”
