From the episode
he's been wide receiver 20, 20 and 28 in points per game... he's been relegated to like the Pittsburgh usage where, Hey, we need a deep bomb. We're going to go to pickings. Whereas last year, you know, last year we were getting, you know, we're getting them on crossers... He was winning on slants at the highest rate in the NFL. And we're not getting that same stuff.
STACKED’s take
Negative signalRole
Pickens relegated to deep balls only; contract friction and effort issues limit targets.
Pickens is WR 20, 20, and 28 in recent games and has been relegated to deep-ball usage only, similar to Pittsburgh's scheme. Last year he averaged 16 PPG with CD Lamb in the lineup and was winning on slants at the highest NFL rate. This year, the Cowboys offense has taken a step back and Pickens is not being fed the same way; all available targets are going to CD Lamb. The speaker attributes this to contract situation friction and effort issues, with Pickens showing lax effort and not blocking when not involved in plays. His snap count has been reduced on run-blocking snaps, making it predictable when he's in the game.
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