The Dallas Cowboys are ready to get back to the playoffs after missing out on the postseason following an injury-riddled season last year.
Although the fanbase is frustrated with the front office right now over the lack of a contract extension with star pass rusher Micah Parsons, fans were ecstatic earlier in the offseason when general manager Jerry Jones traded with the Pittsburgh Steelers to acquire star wideout George Pickens.
Pickens, notorious for his discipline problems with the Steelers, is hoping to start fresh in Dallas. On Tuesday, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer is speaking honestly about his new wide receiver.
“From the time we got George and we went in my office and spent some time together, shot some free throws and just talked and got to know each other, he made it very clear, he was like, ‘Coach, I’m thrilled to be here, No. 1. I want to be coached. I want to be great. … Lean into me. Be tough on me. Tell me the things I need to do.’
“He’s been nothing but incredible in terms of the way he’s worked with us, the way he has communicated with us,” Schottenheimer said per The Athletic’s Jon Machota.
It’ll be interesting to see if the good vibes continue when the real adversity hits during the regular season.