Blogging The Boys on George Pickens
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Sell: George Pickens Selling George Pickens might seem strange given his talent, but this is less about Pickens' ability and more about the Cowboys' continued failure to make him a consistent part of their offensive game plan... Pickens has been one of Dallas' most dangerous receiving threats since his arrival last season, but his involvement has fluctuated significantly from game to game.
STACKED’s take
Sell Pickens; coaching inconsistency makes usage unpredictable despite talent and favorable matchup.
Sell recommendation despite talent, citing inconsistent usage and coaching failure rather than player ability. Against Arizona, Pickens caught two passes for 48 yards on four targets, with one reception going for 37 yards demonstrating explosive-play capability. However, the source emphasizes his involvement 'has fluctuated significantly from game to game'—he caught nine passes for 130 yards and a touchdown against Tampa Bay and scored against Philadelphia, yet was 'largely an afterthought' against Arizona despite the Cowboys needing offensive production. The source criticizes head coach Schottenheimer for choosing a 'conservative approach' and states the coaching staff 'has not consistently found ways to maximize his talent and, in fact, appears to be actively keeping him from making a difference.' Indianapolis has allowed 14 passing touchdowns through eight games with secondary injuries (cornerback Justin Walley ruled out, safety AJ Haulcy unavailable), creating favorable matchup conditions. The source concludes Pickens is a sell 'because Schottenheimer has given Cowboys fans little reason to trust that he will use that talent properly,' making his week-to-week production 'frustratingly unpredictable.'
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