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George Pickens is a talented receiver, unquestionably. But he's also reportedly someone coaches found difficult to work with, and who put plenty of tape out there where he didn't appear to be giving his full effort, a trait that's followed him to Dallas.

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Pickens reportedly difficult to work with; effort concerns followed him to Dallas.

Pickens is a talented receiver but reportedly someone coaches found difficult to work with and who put plenty of tape out there where he didn't appear to be giving his full effort—a trait that's followed him to Dallas. The source notes this context matters when evaluating the Pickens trade and its connection to the Metcalf acquisition.