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Diggs totally understands why he didn’t start in Week 4.
FRISCO, Texas — One week ago, Trevon Diggs was only a couple days ahead of being notified by head coach Brian Schottenheimer that, for the first time since his rookie season, the Dallas Cowboys’ franchise cornerback would not take the field as a starter when the team hosted the Green Bay Packers in primetime.
The return of DaRon Bland saw him moved from nickel corner back to the outside, opposite Kaiir Elam, the latter getting the nod over Diggs for the first two defensive series, but why?
Granted, Diggs nursed a couple of injuries the past two weeks, but that’s not the reason for Schottenheimer’s decision — as it turns out.
“A rough week,” said the All-Pro cornerback.
Diggs took full accountability and credited Schottenheimer for sitting him down, both before and to begin the game, going on to make it clear he’s as focused now as he’s ever been.
“I guess coach was holding me accountable, and I accept it,” Diggs explained. “It’s cool. [I’m] back on track this week and ready to work. Just a rough week.”
Does that mean he’ll return to his starting role when the Cowboys visit the New York Jets?
“Yeah,” he said, and definitively.
Pickens is making a strong case to be in Dallas long-term.
FRISCO, Texas — Dak Prescott‘s pass almost seemed to scrape the AT&T Stadium roof, it was so high.
George Pickens‘ eyes never left the football, but he could sense Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs nearby and safety Evan Williams sprinting from the middle of the field.
Pickens jumped, got his hands around the pass, outdueling both defenders, and somehow managed to get his feet down for a 29-yard completion to the 1-yard line. Two plays later the Dallas Cowboys had their first touchdown in Sunday night’s 40-40 tie.
It was a play Pickens had made many times before, either at Georgia or in his first three years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it carried added significance because Sunday was the first time he was the Cowboys’ No. 1 receiver.
CeeDee Lamb was a spectator because of a high left ankle sprain, but he was giddy on the sideline when Pickens made the catch.
“Trying to make plays for Dak with CeeDee out,” Pickens said simply after the game.
Lamb’s absence elevates not only Pickens’ status in the Cowboys’ offense, but also his chances to show the rest of the league what he can be, should he become an unrestricted free agent in March.
But Pickens said that doesn’t mean anything to him.
“You got to remember this is a team game,” Pickens said. “This is...
