The Dallas Cowboys are facing scrutiny following their disappointing 3-5 start, and owner Jerry Jones is addressing one of the key issues: the minimal involvement of George Pickens in the team's offense. Over the last two weeks, Pickens has only caught two passes and was on the field for just 57% of the offensive snaps in the recent overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

In a candid interview on 105.3 The Fan, Jones responded to questions about Pickens' underutilization by emphasizing the need for the young receiver to get more opportunities. "He needs the ball coming his way more, and there's your good case," Jones stated. He noted that the team's offensive strategy focused heavily on running the ball, leading to 39 rushing attempts but only 93 yards gained.

Jones acknowledged the effectiveness of Arizona's defensive line, which performed better than expected against the Cowboys. He expressed frustration over the game plan, explaining that while they aimed to run, they failed to capitalize on passing opportunities.

Despite Dak Prescott targeting CeeDee Lamb 11 times, Pickens only received four targets. The decision to give more snaps to Ryan Flournoy, who played in 68% of the snaps, was attributed to Flournoy's superior blocking skills in the run game. While Pickens' talent as a pass-catcher is clear, questions remain about his effort on plays where he is not directly involved.