George Pickens is already under the microscope in Dallas, with some fans questioning his effort when certain routes seem to be run at less than full speed. The Cowboys’ star wide receiver, however, believes those judgments can be misleading when viewers do not understand the purpose of the route or the defensive coverage.
“Every route ain’t ran at 100%. Some routes are ran at certain tempos and times just for you to have timing with the quarterback. Some defenses are playing zone. So that was really all I was saying. You’ve got to kind of look at the film of the game before you critique. If you definitely know the game, then… If you don’t know the game, then I kind of see where you’re coming from,” Pickens said.
Pickens’ explanation highlights one of the biggest differences between watching football as a fan and understanding the details of an NFL offense. A receiver is not necessarily expected to run every route at maximum speed. The tempo can be deliberately adjusted based on the play design, quarterback timing, and defensive coverage.
George Pickens wants critics to watch the film first
Zone coverage can change how a receiver approaches a route. A wideout may need to reach a specific area at a particular moment rather than simply sprinting downfield.
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That is why Pickens believes fans should watch the film before deciding that a receiver is not giving their full effort. What appears to be a slow route from the television broadcast may have been exactly what the offensive play required.
The comments also come as Pickens continues to establish himself as one of Dak Prescott’s primary weapons alongside CeeDee Lamb. His explosiveness makes him an important part of the Cowboys’ passing attack, but his playing style and route tempo will likely continue to attract attention.
Ultimately, Pickens is not saying fans cannot criticize him. Instead, he argues that criticism should follow an understanding of what happened in the play.
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