Going into his 11th session of organized team activities, his approach to the work in the offseason hasn’t changed from when he arrived in Dallas as a rookie in 2016.
“I’m a big believer in you’re getting better or you’re getting worse,” Prescott said. “When I walk in these doors, anytime I walk in these doors, I’m just trying to be very intentful for anything and everything that I do. Being this far in, obviously leading the other guys, make sure they understand just how valuable these reps are, how valuable it is just us getting to be around each other this time of the year.”
Five of the Cowboys’ six OTAs sessions are in the books, with the final one on June 11th before mandatory minicamp from June 16-18. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said Tuesday that WR George Pickens, who has not participated in voluntary OTAs after signing his franchise tag, has not committed to attending the team’s mandatory minicamp next week, but that he expects Pickens to be in attendance.
Prescott, who has been in Pickens’ shoes in the past when he’s been franchise tagged by the Cowboys, is hopeful that he’ll be in attendance and practices mindfully.
“I haven’t had any conversations, and to be honest, would love for him to be in, but even if he’s in, I doubt it’s a full, he’s going full go, jumping in the team,” Prescott said. “I would hope not to be honest, just being protected and being smart. Just hope he gets in just to see some of the new guys, meet some of the new guys. I’m sure he’ll be here.”
Pickens is seeking a long-term extension, which Schottenheimer and the Cowboys front office have made clear to him won’t happen this offseason.
While Pickens has not been in attendance during the Cowboys’ offseason workouts, he has participated in two or three throwing sessions with Prescott, which he estimated happened around March or April.
“They were great,” Prescott said of the throwing sessions with Pickens. “George is George. He’s great, he’s awesome. The personality, excitement, his energy was consistent, consistent as it’s been those times that I got to throw with him. Just even communicating with him through phone as we have these last couple of weeks, George is great. I’m excited about where he’s going to be. I’m excited about when he gets in and the work that we’re going to have to build off of. George is George, and he’s fine.”
