Richard Sherman and Ryan Clark went viral for questioning George Pickens' effort and body language in the Cowboys' loss to the Lions, suggesting he was "loafing" and "disengaged."
But was Pickens actually taking plays off, or was he a victim of the game situation and elite defensive scheming?
In this explosive film breakdown, Steve argues that the criticisms are DEAD WRONG and shows the All-22 footage that proves George Pickens was not loafing. He defends the star receiver's effort and explains why the narrative around him is so unfair right now.
Here’s what Steve and James dive into:
*The Film Never Lies:* We show the specific routes and plays that prove Steve's overall point that George Pickens was playing hard throughout the game, putting his body on the line at times.
*Coaching Mismanagement:* While George Pickens is under fire, Steve shifts some of the blame to the Cowboys' coaching staff. He calls out Offensive Coordinator Klayton Adams for failing to adjust the scheme immediately after CeeDee Lamb exited the game.
*The Double-Team Reality:* Steve explains the unique mental and physical toll of being double-covered and bracketed like Pickens was after CeeDee Lamb's exit.
The Contract Year Pressure: We discuss the massive projected $30M+ annual contract Pickens is playing for and why analysts need to show more grace when judging a young player under that level of scrutiny.
Join the debate in the comments! Was George Pickens loafing, or is the film being misinterpreted?
0:00 Pickens vs Sherm
1:00 Film
2:37 Film
3:21 OC Problems
6:50 Pickens' Post
11:28 Ex-Player Criticisms