On Thursday, Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer had some things to say about receiver George Pickens. The message was that Pickens needs to do more during the plays in which he doesn't get the ball.
That's not how Pickens heard it.
“Well, I’m doing what they tell me to do," Pickens told reporters on Friday, via Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "So, do what they tell me to do.”
As to the specific message from Schottenheimer that Pickens needs to do a better job of blocking, Pickens didn't take it as something that was intended only for him.
“I feel like if you narrow the comments down, you’re talking about the team," Pickens said. "Most definitely, I feel like as a team, just keep improving.”
Pickens can take it however he wants. And he's right; improvement across the board is needed.
Still, it sure seemed like Schottenheimer was singling out Pickens. If Pickens doesn't want to take it that way, that's his prerogative.