Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer defended wide receiver George Pickens on Thursday, stating it would be "poor coaching" to take the playmaker off the field. The comments come amid questions about why the Cowboys are not targeting Pickens more frequently in their passing attack.
Pickens, acquired by Dallas in the offseason, has shown flashes of his big-play ability but has seen inconsistent target volume through the first half of the season. Schottenheimer emphasized that Pickens' skill set demands presence on the field, regardless of whether the ball is coming his way on every snap.
"You don't take a player of his caliber off the field," Schottenheimer said. "That's poor coaching. He creates gravity for the defense just by being out there."
The Cowboys enter their Week 10 matchup looking to solve their offensive rhythm, with Pickens' utilization a focal point for both coaches and fans alike.
