The reporter asked George Pickens, “Are you the top wide receiver duo in the NFL?” And Pickens couldn’t wait to say, “Yeah, for sure,” when he was at the training camp presser.
When asked why he thinks CeeDee and he are a top duo, he replied by comparing him and CeeDee Lamb with $45 billion worth of gaming characters. But before exploring which iconic characters, take a moment to understand the compelling backstory behind this duo, and why they’re generating such a buzz across the NFL landscape.”
George Pickens compares himself and CeeDee to $45B worth of Gaming Characters.
When the Cowboys training camp started on July 21 in Oxnard, the fans and reporters were waiting for Pickens, who was inducted into the Cowboys family after a trade with the Steelers, just like Dak Prescott, Micah, and other guys. But how did Pickens enter the field? He did not come on the field with his number three jersey on and a shining helmet; he came with CeeDee Lamb and sent a strong message to the world. CeeDee also recently said in the training camp press conference that he loves Pickens, on July 23. And after the microphone was handed to Pickens, he just took fewer shots and fewer words, only to hit many targets.
When a reporter asked George Pickens why he thinks they are the best wideouts in the entire NFL, the former Steeler just replied, “Just different types of styles of play. Like a lot of people over the years got different types of styles of play, but CDs, a certain type of guy, then I’m a certain type of guy.” And added a more interesting angle to their relationship on the field, saying, “So when you mesh that together, it’s like Mario Bros, you see what I mean? So, we definitely could do something special.”
George Pickens compared himself and CeeDee Lamb to Mario and Luigi when it comes to being the best WR duo in the league 👀 pic.twitter.com/p14vuCE6TJ
— MartinTalkCowboys (@DAK_4_MVP) July 23, 2025
The league has been anticipating that these two wide receivers, combined with healthy Dak Prescott, will be a fiery combination. In fact, Micah Parsons had made similar statements when an ESPN panel was criticizing the Cowboys after the Pickens trade. “Not gonna lie, mf not thinking bout that run when you have a healthy Dak, CeeDee, and GP my rookie year with Coop we averaged 30 points a game with a fluid run game! We’ll be alright!” This was Micah’s reply to the world, which was saying Pickens is a ‘culture destroyer’.
But the real answer should not be the games played, starting from a matchup with the Super Bowl LIX champions. And guess what? The most exciting head-to-head will be the Steelers vs the Cowboys, which happens in the playoffs. But before their potential meeting, let’s take a look at how the former Steelers wide receiver took a subtle jab at Mike Tomlin’s Steelers.
George Pickens took a subtle jab at Mike Tomlin’s Steelers
During an interview at Cowboys training camp, wide receiver George Pickens discussed his excitement about his new role in Dallas. Pickens looks forward to a more dynamic offensive system, unlike in Pittsburgh, where coaches often used him primarily as a deep threat. He emphasized how refreshing it feels to be part of a scheme. When asked about the strategy, he just said, “Yeah, I’m definitely excited to run better plays, for sure,” Pickens said, with a smile that reflected his optimism about what’s ahead with the Cowboys.
The Steelers selected Pickens in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft and entered the league alongside then-quarterback Kenny Pickett. But both players parted ways with Pittsburgh. Now in Dallas, he sees a real opportunity to thrive in a more versatile role within what he believes is a much-improved offense. Let’s see how the upcoming season goes for Pickens.
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