NFL analyst Kevin Clark pulled the curtain back on Pickens’ mindset, saying he plays the game with some anger. Pickens believes he’s the best player in the world, and gets frustrated that the ball doesn’t come his way on every play. Rather than throw a fit and demand the ball, Pickens draws attention to himself by bullying defenders.

the Cowboys also looked into a trade for Ravens WR Rashod Bateman. Those talks didn’t go far, and Dallas ultimately struck a post-draft deal with the #Steelers for George Pickens.” Bateman never quite lived up to his first-round status, but his 2024 ...

Pickens has the talent to make a big difference in the Dallas offense. But when he lacks effort, it can have the opposite effect.