George Pickens 'Has to Play for Everybody,' Not Simply Stats, Says Terry Bradshaw

[ad_1] George Pickens' contract 12 months has had extra highs than lows total. However, whereas the fourth-year professional has largely thrived on the sector, questions nonetheless linger in regards to the Dallas Cowboys broad receiver.

Rely Terry Bradshaw amongst these nonetheless desirous to see extra from Pickens as a pacesetter, not simply as a participant. On Sunday, Pickens once more obtained his numbers with seven receptions for 130 yards and a landing in a 34-17 loss to the Chargers. However for Bradshaw, the wideout has but to resolve the issues about his effort that adopted him throughout his early NFL profession.

"I do not care how nice you're individually," Bradshaw mentioned. "To win championships, everyone has to play for everybody. You simply cannot have one man going, ‘I want my numbers. If I do not get my numbers, I am not operating routes.’"

Pickens' Week 16 efficiency, whereas spectacular, got here after a stretch throughout which he mixed for simply 70 yards in a two-game dropping streak after logging 70-plus yards in all however 4 video games this season. He entered Sunday ranked third within the NFL in receiving yards (1,212) and prime 10 in targets (155), and boosted these numbers whereas including one other good sport to his profession season.

Nonetheless, Pickens' route-running effort and his temperament have garnered consideration, very like throughout his three years in Pittsburgh.

"I've finished issues with Pickens the place he was alleged to be there. He by no means exhibits up, by no means exhibits up," mentioned Bradshaw, a Steelers legend. "And it is simply precisely one of many causes that Pittsburgh removed him."

With Pickens changing into a free agent this offseason, feedback like Bradshaw's may give some groups pause. The Cowboys (6-8-1) might lengthen or place a franchise tag on Pickens, they usually additionally might additionally let him stroll into unrestricted free company.

As for Pickens, blocking out the noise and enjoying to his potential ought to stay his main focus. He has two extra video games to indicate the Cowboys and the remainder of the NFL his true worth.

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