Brian Schottenheimer shuts down negative comments toward Cowboys WR work ethic

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer quickly shut down the negative comments made about one of his wide receivers' work ethic on Wednesday.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer looks on before the game against the Baltimore Ravens. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for their matchup with the New York Giants this Sunday with hopes of grabbing their first win of the season.

Earlier this week, head coach Brian Schottenheimer pounded the point across that he wants to see consistency with his team heading into their second NFC East matchup of the season.

Those consistency comments were targeted at a few players. Some online believe that wide receiver George Pickens wasn't giving his all during certain plays in the team's Week 1 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Coach Schottenheimer quickly shot those comments down when speaking with Clarence Hill Jr. of DLLS on Wednesday.

Schottenheimer told Hill he had no problem with Pickens' effort and route running during Week 1.

George Pickens was already making some business decisions... in a contract year... in Week 1...#Steelers #Cowboys #NFLKickoff pic.twitter.com/x9UYiBiLIu

— Tommy Jaggi (@TommyJaggi) September 5, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers fans have been quick to judge some plays by Pickens in his first game with the Cowboys. But criticizing a Week 1 performance just screams sour grapes.

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There's no question that Pickens makes the Cowboys offense more dynamic. Having him on the field has already been a difference maker for this offense. In his time in Dallas, Pickens hasn't given any indications that he isn't a team player. Maybe time will tell, but for now, Pickens appears to be all in.

USA Today Sports reporter Jarrett Bell interviews Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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