Sherman’s comments about Pickens were harsh: “uninterested in playing football…disengaged… disappeared… half-assed it…unacceptable,” a critique clearly based on the Cowboys WR’s poor stats in a game where he failed to score a touchdown.

Pickens’ defense was subdued but directed at Sherman. Nick Harris reported the player’s response on X: “Definitely for myself, personally, you can’t disappear … As a reporter or whatever his job holds, and he played ball, he has to understand the type of defense they played as well.”

Two-week drought for Pickens

Pickens has not scored a touchdown for the Cowboys since the Week 12 game against the Eagles, which marked the beginning of a strong winning streak that recently ended in Detroit. Even during those ‘good games,’ Pickens only contributed that single touchdown and 378 total receiving yards.

He is no longer the same Pickens who scored a total of six touchdowns in the first six games of the season. While he was expected to continue that strong streak, he currently has only 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns in the 2025 season, indicating a significant struggle to recapture his early-season form.

The Cowboys’ next games

Next week, the Cowboys will have another opportunity to move past this defeat in Detroit. They will play the Vikings at home, where they have secured most of their wins this season, and then remain at home to host the Chargers. They currently remain ‘in the hunt’ for a playoff spot, holding the 10th position in the NFC table.

“The interior offensive line was the issue late in the game [vs Buccaneers],” Sherman said. “I knew that would be the Achilles heel for this team. It’s not just on the pass protection standpoint—it’s ridiculous on plays that are set up successfully.”

Sherman pointed to multiple moments where simple blocks could’ve changed the outcome. “You got guys in space and all you have to do is block your guy. Get in his way and let Christian McCaffrey do his work,” he said. “And you can’t even do that, and that’s where it starts to become devastating to this offense.”

He suggested that no matter how creative Kyle Shanahan’s play-calling is, it won’t matter if the players up front can’t do their jobs. “You can draw up the perfect play,” Sherman said, “but if you have guys who are incompetent, unable to get the job done, unable to block linebackers, then you can’t run these plays.”

Sherman sends a clear warning to Shanahan’s offensive line

Sherman specifically called out the center’s performance, saying, “The center should be able to at least get in Lavonte David’s way. He shouldn’t be able to shock, shed, and tackle Christian McCaffrey right where they were.” His words painted a picture of frustration with the line’s lack of fundamentals.

He ended his remarks by emphasizing that these breakdowns aren’t new. “That has happened throughout the season,” Sherman said. “Plays are drawn up well, and we’re looking at the center get up on guys and just whiff or not block at all.”

Gonzalez was blunt in his assessment, saying, “Honestly, I hope we have [seen the last of him]. If ever there was somebody who played himself out of a Hall of Fame, it’s Russell Wilson.” He pointed directly to Wilson’s struggles after leaving Seattle as the reason for his stance.

The Hall of Fame tight end outlined the journey since Wilson’s Seahawks days, noting, “He was the man. He won a Super Bowl. Went to two of them. But as soon as he left there, he went to Denver, signed that big old deal… he goes to Pittsburgh, plays there one year… now he goes here and has three games. I just don’t know if it’s going to get any better.”

When pressed on whether the recent failures outweigh Wilson’s early success, Gonzalez didn’t hesitate. “Absolutely,” he said. “How is it going to get better?” For him, the decline is not just evident but damaging to Wilson’s once-strong case for Canton.

Richard Sherman points to Legion of Boom impact

Richard Sherman, who shared a locker room with Wilson in Seattle, agreed with Gonzalez and added his own perspective. “Yeah, I agree. I think you got to judge his career off when the Legion of Boom was there,” Sherman said. He reminded fans that Wilson’s peak years were closely tied to a legendary defense.

Sherman broke it down further, highlighting Wilson’s struggles without that elite supporting cast. “Without that legendary defense, he’s been 4-11, 7-8. 0-3 to start with the Giants. He was a winning football player in Seattle… but now you get to go on your own and prove you’re this great quarterback. It just hasn’t worked out that way.”

His comments underscored a growing narrative: Wilson’s early reputation as a “winningest quarterback” was built on team success as much as his own play. Without that structure, Sherman argued, the numbers simply don’t support a Hall of Fame case.

Richard Sherman, the successful cornerback who became a champion with the Seattle Seahawks ten years ago, expressed great admiration for the Lions’ current success, specifically for one key aspect: the trust that exists between the head coach and his players.

In critical moments on fourth downs, where the coach would typically prefer to punt, Jared Goff pushes to go for it, and Dan Campbell ultimately agrees. This decision highlights the trust Campbell has in his players’ talent when it comes to making key decisions, something Sherman specifically points out as one of the team’s standout qualities.

“Jared basically comes over, and Dan’s on the headset telling him, ‘Hey, we’re kicking it. Get the field goal team ready, we’re gonna stand here, we’re gonna talk it through but we’re gonna kick it.’ And Jared, dejected, is like, ‘Man, I wanted to go,’” Sherman said.

“Dan Campbell just looks at him and says, ‘You want to do it? (expletive) it, we’re going for it.’ And he changes his mind and goes for it. He trusts his men, he trusts his team, he trusts his offensive line that they’re gonna get it done for him,” he added.

“And some people may look at that and say, ‘Is that really how it should go?’ Yeah, yeah that’s how it should go. You can do all the analytics in the world, you can say, ‘Oh, this percentage, or this percentage,’ but at the end of the day, do you trust your team? Do you trust your guys?” Sherman said. “And if your quarterback says he thinks that they can get it done, and you say, ‘I’m gonna believe in my quarterback and what he sees and what he does.’ That’s a gut feeling, and that’s why this team is ready through walls for Dan Campbell, because he believes in them like they believe in him,” he finally concluded.

Campbell could get key player back for the finish

As the NFL regular season slowly comes to an end, the Lions are already certain they’ll be competing in the upcoming playoffs. Dan Campbell received good news regarding the potential return of a key player in their quest to reach the Super Bowl.

DE Aidan Hutchinson, who suffered a serious injury against the Dallas Cowboys, has been recovering steadily, and there are those who believe his return to the field could come sooner than expected.

“He’s actually doing some underwater running on an underwater treadmill. He’s able to walk on land, as they say, he’s supposed to use a cane but he’s not really using it right now. And they actually are holding out hope, just because of how hard he works, that he could possibly be back not the Super Bowl, but the NFC Championship game depending on how that bone feels, and Dan Campbell says also, how much practice he gets,” Jay Glazer stated.

What’s left for Detroit heading into the end of the season?

• vs Buffalo Bills
• vs Chicago Bears
• vs San Francisco 49ers
• vs Minnesota Vikings

Travis Hunter is putting on a legendary season in college football. Never before had a player been so dominant on both defense and offense. Hunter’s consistency and sheer talent has everybody talking about the Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback. Although most are amazed by Hunter’s performances, others aim at his style of play and state it is not effective in the NFL.

While Hunter is not the first athlete capable of playing both offensive and defensive snaps, few have maintained such a high standard of performance while playing every snap in every game. The Buffaloes’ superstar may indeed be a generational talent. Though Colorado and its players remain focused on the NCAA season, Hunter fired back at Richard Sherman and other critics who believe he needs to choose a primary position sooner rather than later.

“Stop speaking on me. Let me play football,” Travis Hunter posted on his Instagram account.

Sherman’s comments on Hunter

The former NFL cornerback and Super Bowl champion had commented on Hunter’s duality and expressed his skepticism on the transition to professional football.

“Boy those coordinators on offense, they’re going to test you,” Sherman stated on St.Brown podcast. “These quarterbacks are going to say, ‘Hey let’s see how in shape you are by the end of the fourth quarter. We just saw you run three go routes, I’m about to bring our third receiver in to run you on three more go routes, and then let Amon-Ra go ahead and do work baby’.”

Furthermore, Sherman shared his thoughts on Hunter’s skillset and insisted he should stick to one position when he gets to the NFL.

“I think he goes as a corner just because receivers his size… he’s not a special size, super dynamic route runner. He’s a great athlete and he’s smooth so he can get it done. I’m sure if he focused on receiver he could be elite but as a corner, he just looks natural.”

Although Sherman did not mean to disrespect or take anything away from Hunter’s game, the latter did not take the comments lightly and intends to keep doing what he is currently doing. If it ain’t broken don’t fix it.

Hunter and the Buffaloes will be back in action on September 28th as they travel to Orlando. Colorado will clash with the UCF Knights in their second Big 12 matchup. Both teams currently hold 1-0 conference records, making this next game crucial for their aspirations.

Richard Sherman had an astounding 11-year NFL career. Though many regret the injuries he sustaine as they accelerated Sherman’s retirement in 2021. Sherman became a household name in Seattle Seahawks’ Legion of Boom defense.

The former cornerback has been around for many years at the pro level, thus he possesses some knowledge on the universe Hunter will embark on in 2025. And from his experience and point of view he has an unfortunate revelation for Hunter.

“We’re not playing 50 snaps on offense and 55 snaps on defense,” Sherman said on St. Brown Podcast. “Boy those coordinators on offense, they’re going to test you. These quarterbacks are going to say, ‘Hey let’s see how in shape you are by the end of the fourth quarter. We just saw you run three go routes, I’m about to bring our third receiver in to run you on three more go routes, and then let Amon-Ra go ahead and do work baby’.“

While Hunter solidifies his case for the Heisman trophy week in and week out, the biggest question on his game remains on whether it can successfully translate to an NFL gridiron. One of the best cornerbacks of the century believes it does not. Instead, he states Hunter should focus on becoming a top prospect on one position. And Sherman pointed specifically towards one.

What should Hunter’s go-to position be?

Travis Hunter has set records at Colorado for his consistent offensive outings. As far as this NCAA season goes, Hunter has racked over 100 yards in every game he played. His defensive stats may not be as impressive, however that is greatly deflated by the lack of passes thrown at his direction.

As Hunter’s official position for the NFL Draft remains unknown, Sherman had a bold prediction for Hunter.

“I think he goes as a corner just because receivers his size… he’s not a special size, super dynamic route runner. He’s a great athlete and he’s smooth so he can get it done. I’m sure if he focused on receiver he could be elite but as a corner, he just looks natural. It’s back to catching a ball and he’s in position all the time. He’s breaking right, he has a good feel for it, and it’s so rare.”

Although Sherman’s input is not ill-advised nor meant as a jab to Hunter, the latter has his attention on college football at the moment. As long as the wheels are turning Hunter will play every snap on offense and defense. Hunter has proven he can do it efficiently in the NCAA. Though the NFL is a different monster and great athletes have not done what Hunter intends to, there is a first time for everything.

The Cowboys have a formidable roster with a potent offense and solid defense. They are viewed as genuine Super Bowl contenders this year but need to make several improvements to compete for the Vince Lombardi trophy.

Speaking of their offense, the Cowboys have a remarkable roster, with several weapons to help Dak Prescott achieve success. CeeDee Lamb is one of them, but he has not been able to be as dominant as the team thought he would be.

Richard Sherman thinks CeeDee Lamb is overrated

During his entire career, Richard Sherman covered some of the best wide receivers the NFL has ever seen. He was an elite cornerback, so he is a recognized voice when it comes to analyzing wideouts and their talent.

Sherman has not completely retired, but he has not shown any interest in returning to the fields. Now, he’s a football analyst, and the Super Bowl XLVIII champion has now judged CeeDee Lamb’s gameplay with some very tough statements due to the poor performances he has had recently.

According to the All-Pro cornerback, CeeDee Lamb should not be considered as a WR1. Talking to the “Undisputed” show on Fox Sports, Sherman said that the former Oklahoma player doesn’t have the quality to be the main target for Dak Prescott on the field and that Dallas should relegate him to the WR2 spot.

Sherman also said that Amari Cooper’s departure should have never happened and that Dallas misses him a lot. As for CeeDee Lamb, the former cornerback added that he doesn’t have the same level as Stefon Diggs, Tyreek Hill, Terry McLaurin, A.J. Brown, Deebo Samuel, Davante Adams, and Justin Jefferson.

Additionally, the former Seattle Seahawks player named a list of players who are comparable to CeeDee Lamb, including Jaylen Waddle, Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin, Brandon Aiyuk, and Tyler Lockett.

As of today, CeeDee Lamb is still playing under his rookie contract. The Cowboys are interested in offering him a deal extension, but the wide receiver must have a remarkable 2023 NFL season in order to convince the team’s front office to keep him for more time.

What are CeeDee Lamb’s stats with the Dallas Cowboys?

CeeDee Lamb is playing his fourth NFL season as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. As of today, he has played 54 games with the Lone Star, with 287 receptions in 422 targets, 3,754 yards, and only 21 touchdowns. These are definitely not the best numbers for a WR1, but also not the worst.

Last season was his best so far. In 17 games played, the wide receiver had 107 receptions for 1,359 yards and nine touchdowns. This year he has had a rough start, which doesn’t help in his quest of securing a new long-term deal with the Cowboys.

A few years ago, the Seahawks had a terrific defense called ‘The Legion of Boom‘, and Richard Sherman was part of it. No quarterback wanted to throw passes in his direction, as he was an elite player covering routes.

In 2018, Seattle surprisingly decided to move on from him. Since his departure from the Seahawks, his career has not been the same, and now he has revealed an unexpected and sad truth about his career.

Richard Sherman gets real on his future in the NFL

There’s no doubt that Richard Sherman has been one of the most dominant defensive players in recent years. The cornerback was able to help the Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII, etching his name in gold in the history of the NFL.

When the Seahawks decided to move on from him in 2018, the 49ers gave him a place in their roster. However, three years later he left San Francisco to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but he only played one season with the team from Florida.

2021 was the last year Richard Sherman played in the NFL. He didn’t officially retire, but he joined Amazon Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football coverage last year, and he doesn’t see a return to the league.

In an interview with Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson, Sherman revealed that a play made him realize that the 2021 was likely his last season playing football.

“DeVonta [Smith] must have ran this comeback, and I had him under control, you know what I mean? I was like, ‘Bang, quick jam, easy, got him under control.’ He must have stopped, and I tried to stop. My whole groin says, ‘Snap, snap, snap, snap.’ I said, ‘Oh, whoa. Whoa.’ And then you’re trying to guard him, you’re like chasing him around, like please don’t throw him the ball,” Sherman said. “Our coach was looking at me on the sidelines, like, ‘You want to come out? You want to come out?’ I was like, ‘Yeah, but they’re in a hurry-up.’ So, I’m like bailing out. At that moment, I was like, ‘Yeah, this is probably my last year. I don’t got it for these young dudes right now.'”

The criticism against Pickett is not only from Sherman, but other media outlets and reporters have also spoken about Pickett’s main issue, his small hands. But Pickett was a top notch college quarterback with the Pitt Panthers.

Kenny Pickett’s short hands were never an obstacle to win 33 games during his five years with Pitt, and Pickett collected 12,303 passing yards, 1045/1674 passes, 81 touchdowns and 32 interceptions, 20 rushing TDs and 801 rushing yards.

What did Richard Sherman say about Kenny Pickett?

Sherman was direct in making an oblique reference to Pickett’s small hands saying: “…It’s hard for me to trust a QB who wears gloves all the time…” but at the same time Sherman knows how good Pickett is as a quarterback, he added: “He’s effective and we’ll see how effective he is in Pittburgh..”. Those were some of Sherman’s words during his podcast.

Pickett’s hands size measured at at 8½ inches and is not a bad size, it’s just that when a quarterback has small hands it can lead to more fumbles than normal. Other big names in the NFL wore gloves for several years of their careers: Peyton Manning and Ben Roethlisberger.

Garoppolo has lowkey been pretty efficient this year. Albeit not impressive or flashy, he’s done just enough to help the Niners peak at the right time and reach the Divisional Round against the Green Bay Packers.

That’s why former Niners CB Richard Sherman thinks the team should continue to trust him beyond this season. Per Sherman, Lance is still quite young and they could set him up for failure by starting him in his second year.

Richard Sherman Says Jimmy Garoppolo Should Start For The 49ers Next Season

“I think he should be the starter again,” Sherman inhispodcast, per NBC Sports. “People forget that Aaron [Rodgers] didn’t start his first year and didn’t start his second year. They’re so ready to rush him in there and they’re rushing him in there with expectation and that’s the hardest thing to do because everybody’s like ‘look what Josh Allen did’ and it’s like Josh Allen’s first couple years he wasn’t this Josh Allen.

“Then it’s like ‘look at Patrick Mahomes’ and it’s like yeah but Patrick Mahomes had his growing pains as well and it’s cool what he’s doing, but if you send him in with those expectations, you have nothing but disappointment,” Sherman added.

Jimmy G Is Unbothered By The Trade Rumors

Garoppolo knows that his future with the team is up in the air. However, he hasn’t let all that chatter get into his head or bother him throughout the season. If anything, it only motivates him to silence his doubters:

“I think a big part of it is just knowing who you are—as a player and a person, really,”Garoppolo told NBC Sports.“That will take you a long way. It’s kind of a big part of just my mental game. I know what type of quarterback I am. I know what type of player I am in this league and where I stand. All the noise out there and everything, keep it coming. It fuels me and it keeps me going. It’s a good thing when people are talking about you.”

Trey Lance is a top-notch prospect and there’s no doubt about that. But he’s still quite raw and is a work in progress. There’s no need to rush him at this point. So, the Niners will have a tough call to make after the season.

Sherman was finally released without bail and most of the charges against him were dropped. Then again, recent footage of his drunken incident could take a toll on his public persona, even though it was later revealed that he’s struggling with mental health.

The former San Francisco 49ers player is reportedly on antidepressants and getting the health he needs. Now, a couple of days after his arrest, he broke the silence on his current struggles and expressed his remorse.

Richard Sherman Opens Up After His Arrest

“I am deeply remorseful for my actions on Thursday night. I behaved in a manner I am not proud of. I have been dealing with some personal challenges over the last several months, but that is not an excuse for how I acted. The importance of mental and emotional health is extremely real and I vow to get the help I need. I appreciate all of the people who have reached out in support of me and my family, including our community here in Seattle. I am grateful to have such an amazing wife, family and support system to lean on during this time,” the cornerback wrote on Instagram.

Richard Sherman’s Wife Stands By Him

“I love and support my husband,” Sherman’s wife, Ashley Sherman, said in a statement, via AP. “I am committed to helping Richard get the support and care that he needs. Richard has always been a loving father and husband. And we are looking forward to seeing him at home with his family.”

Richard Sherman has never been known for being a violent or irrational person. Hopefully, this will be nothing but an isolated incident and he’ll get the help he needs. Mental health is no joke and no one knows the demons and burdens the other has to deal with.