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New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
ESPN airs fake Dak Prescott-George Pickens Cowboys video in massive blunder
If only the Worldwide Leader spent as much time combing through Cowboys fan tweets as it did discussing America's Team. ESPN committed a major blunder Tuesday during a 'First Take' segment centered on the Cowboys, with the show airing what they believed to be social media footage of quarterback Dak Prescott throwing a pass to newly acquired receiver George Pickens at training camp. The problem is, the video — which was shared by the @FergSZN X account Monday — was a clip of Dallas' training camp in 2023, when Prescott connected with then-Cowboys wideout Brandin Cooks. 4 ESPN aired a two-year-old video on Tuesday of Brandin Cooks catching a touchdown at training camp while thinking it was now-Cowboy George Pickens. ESPN The panel, which featured prominent NFL insider Adam Schefter, went about business as usual, while social media users called out the glaring error. 'All ESPN had to do was read the comments,' a user commented. 4 The show had no clue of its mistake and continued on with the segment. ESPN In the video posted by @FergSZN, Cooks was seen wearing a No. 3 jersey, the same number Pickens will don in his first season with the team. Though that's an honest mistake, within X's features, it can be determined that the video was a repost. The original footage was shared in July 2023 by Cowboys insider Kyle Youmans, who provided context on Prescott's pass to Cooks. 4 Brandin Cooks wore No. 3 in his Cowboys tenure, which will now be worn by George Pickens. AP 'It's actually mind blowing how many people fell for this,' @FergSZN wrote shortly after their initial post. ESPN, widely regarded as conductors of the Cowboys' hype train, soon recognized the error of its ways and issued an apology. 'Earlier, we showed video that we identified as George Pickens at Cowboys training camp — it was not George. So, we apologize on that mistake,' host Molly Qerim said later Tuesday. 4 George Pickens is entering his first season with the Cowboys. AP The X user at the center of the video drama, who shared the Prescott-Cooks clip one day before training camp, could hardly believe the network's apology. 'THEY JUST APOLOGIZED FOR SHOWING MY TWEET LMAO,' @FergSZN wrote. The Cowboys, coming off a disappointing 7-10 campaign, are entering a new era under first-year coach Brian Schottenheimer. Dallas opens the season on the road against Philadelphia on Sept 4.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CeeDee Lamb says Cowboys have two WR1s — but a Pickens meltdown could prove otherwise
George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb would make a terrifying WR duo — if they can co-exist. Lamb recently spoke highly of his new Cowboys teammate at the Kyler Murray Foundation Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, and claimed there is zero debate about who the real WR1 is: Advertisement "Oh no, we both [WR1s]," Lamb said. "It ain't no A/B — none of that. It's ones — you look over there, you see one. You look over here, you see another one." This notion seems great on paper — but Steelers fans had a front-row seat to what unfolded when Pickens didn't get the ball enough. Ironically, so did Lamb — as last season, Pickens wore profanity-laced eye black that read "Always F------ Open" against the Cowboys in Week 5. He had just three receptions for 26 yards. Following the game, the former disgruntled receiver ripped on the face mask of then-Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis, pulling him to the ground — another rash, immature decision that cost him over $10,000 in fines. He also played second fiddle to Steelers WR Calvin Austin III in the Week 12 loss to Cleveland — where Pickens's immature antics caused him to give up on a last-ditch Hail Mary play to instead focus on fighting Browns CB Greg Newsome II. Advertisement If the Cowboys can manage to feed Pickens the ball, things could work out just fine. But if he isn't treated like the true WR1 — chaos is inevitable. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: CeeDee Lamb's WR1 comments about ex-Steeler George Pickens go viral
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
CeeDee Lamb says Cowboys have two WR1s — but a Pickens meltdown could prove otherwise
CeeDee Lamb says Cowboys have two WR1s — but a Pickens meltdown could prove otherwise George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb would make a terrifying WR duo — if they can co-exist. Lamb recently spoke highly of his new Cowboys teammate at the Kyler Murray Foundation Celebrity Softball Game on Saturday, and claimed there is zero debate about who the real WR1 is: "Oh no, we both [WR1s]," Lamb said. "It ain't no A/B — none of that. It's ones — you look over there, you see one. You look over here, you see another one." This notion seems great on paper — but Steelers fans had a front-row seat to what unfolded when Pickens didn't get the ball enough. Ironically, so did Lamb — as last season, Pickens wore profanity-laced eye black that read "Always F------ Open" against the Cowboys in Week 5. He had just three receptions for 26 yards. Following the game, the former disgruntled receiver ripped on the face mask of then-Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis, pulling him to the ground — another rash, immature decision that cost him over $10,000 in fines. He also played second fiddle to Steelers WR Calvin Austin III in the Week 12 loss to Cleveland — where Pickens's immature antics caused him to give up on a last-ditch Hail Mary play to instead focus on fighting Browns CB Greg Newsome II. If the Cowboys can manage to feed Pickens the ball, things could work out just fine. But if he isn't treated like the true WR1 — chaos is inevitable.
09-05-2025
- Sport
Bucs rookie Desmond Watson, at 464 pounds, tops list of the NFL's heaviest players
Even though Desmond Watson is trying to make Tampa Bay's roster, he's already made history — as the NFL's heaviest player. The 6-foot-6, 464-pound defensive tackle from Florida signed with his hometown Buccaneers after going undrafted and will begin his NFL journey during Tampa Bay's three-day rookie minicamp that opens Friday. He's sure to get plenty of attention — maybe even as much as the team's first-round draft pick, former Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka. The Bucs would no doubt like to see Watson a little lighter on his feet. The Gators struggled for four years to make tangible progress with a guy Florida coach Billy Napier called 'a unicorn' and 'just a big man.' While no current NFL player tops 400 pounds — Baltimore Ravens guard Daniel Faalele is the heaviest at 380 — there have been a few who have played at or near four bills. Here's a look at some of the beefiest guys in league history: A first-round draft pick by Detroit in 1999, Gibson started 15 games for the Lions before getting waived in the middle of his third season. Shoulder issues landed the offensive tackle on injured reserve in each of his first two years. He also played with Dallas and Chicago before getting one final shot in the NFL with Buffalo in 2006; the Bills cut him near the end of training camp. He bounced around the Arena Football League from there. He battled depression after his playing days ended and weighed as much as 480 pounds. The 6-foot-10 Brown signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted rookie from Mississippi in 2013. He showed up 15 pounds heavier than then-Rams coach Jeff Fisher expected. He shed some weight during training camp — the Rams had him playing right tackle after working him on both sides of the ball — but he didn't make the team. Cut by Washington before spending two years (1984-85) in the USFL, Newton's career changed dramatically when he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Nicknamed 'The Kitchen' because of his size, Newton lost a footrace with then-Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson that pushed him to get into better shape. He ended up becoming one of the league's most dominant guards in the 1990s. He made six Pro Bowls while blocking for Emmitt Smith and Troy Aikman and helped the Cowboys win three Super Bowls. Newton was back over 400 pounds in retirement, but he eventually lost nearly half his body weight thanks to stomach surgery in 2010. Despite weighing as much as 450 pounds as a two-way player at Bethel University of the NAIA, Buffalo drafted Jasper in the seventh round in 2011. He dropped to 375 pounds during training camp but was released in final cuts. He landed on Buffalo's practice squad but never played in a regular-season game. He's now the head coach at Stetson. McKinnie played in 179 games, with 162 starts, over a 12-year NFL career. A college standout at Miami and the seventh overall pick by Minnesota in 2002, McKinnie's 6-foot-8 frame handled the weight well. He made the Pro Bowl in 2009 and won the Super Bowl with Baltimore following the 2012 season. A first-round draft pick by Chicago in 1985, Perry quickly earned the nickname 'The Refrigerator' and became a fan favorite as a rookie. The run-stuffing nose tackle also carried five times for 7 yards and two touchdowns in the regular season and had a TD catch. His bone-jarring TD run — and subsequent spike — against New England in the 1986 Super Bowl remains an iconic moment in NFL lore. He finished his pro career with 524 tackles, including 29 1/2 sacks, over 138 games. The Fridge may have gained popularity in retirement: He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and participated as a celebrity contestant in the 2003 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Bucs rookie Desmond Watson, at 464 pounds, tops list of the NFL's heaviest players
Even though Desmond Watson is trying to make Tampa Bay's roster, he's already made history — as the NFL's heaviest player. The 6-foot-6, 464-pound defensive tackle from Florida signed with his hometown Buccaneers after going undrafted and will begin his NFL journey during Tampa Bay's three-day rookie minicamp that opens Friday. He's sure to get plenty of attention — maybe even as much as the team's first-round draft pick, former Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka. The Bucs would no doubt like to see Watson a little lighter on his feet. The Gators struggled for four years to make tangible progress with a guy Florida coach Billy Napier called 'a unicorn' and 'just a big man.' While no current NFL player tops 400 pounds — Baltimore Ravens guard Daniel Faalele is the heaviest at 380 — there have been a few who have played at or near four bills. Here's a look at some of the beefiest guys in league history: Aaron Gibson, 410 pounds A first-round draft pick by Detroit in 1999, Gibson started 15 games for the Lions before getting waived in the middle of his third season. Shoulder issues landed the offensive tackle on injured reserve in each of his first two years. He also played with Dallas and Chicago before getting one final shot in the NFL with Buffalo in 2006; the Bills cut him near the end of training camp. He bounced around the Arena Football League from there. He battled depression after his playing days ended and weighed as much as 480 pounds. Terrell Brown, 403 pounds The 6-foot-10 Brown signed with the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted rookie from Mississippi in 2013. He showed up 15 pounds heavier than then-Rams coach Jeff Fisher expected. He shed some weight during training camp — the Rams had him playing right tackle after working him on both sides of the ball — but he didn't make the team. Nate Newton, 401 pounds Cut by Washington before spending two years (1984-85) in the USFL, Newton's career changed dramatically when he signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Nicknamed 'The Kitchen' because of his size, Newton lost a footrace with then-Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson that pushed him to get into better shape. He ended up becoming one of the league's most dominant guards in the 1990s. He made six Pro Bowls while blocking for Emmitt Smith and Troy Aikman and helped the Cowboys win three Super Bowls. Newton was back over 400 pounds in retirement, but he eventually lost nearly half his body weight thanks to stomach surgery in 2010. Michael Jasper, 394 pounds Despite weighing as much as 450 pounds as a two-way player at Bethel University of the NAIA, Buffalo drafted Jasper in the seventh round in 2011. He dropped to 375 pounds during training camp but was released in final cuts. He landed on Buffalo's practice squad but never played in a regular-season game. He's now the head coach at Stetson. Bryant McKinnie, 386 pounds Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. McKinnie played in 179 games, with 162 starts, over a 12-year NFL career. A college standout at Miami and the seventh overall pick by Minnesota in 2002, McKinnie's 6-foot-8 frame handled the weight well. He made the Pro Bowl in 2009 and won the Super Bowl with Baltimore following the 2012 season. William Perry, 382 pounds A first-round draft pick by Chicago in 1985, Perry quickly earned the nickname 'The Refrigerator' and became a fan favorite as a rookie. The run-stuffing nose tackle also carried five times for 7 yards and two touchdowns in the regular season and had a TD catch. His bone-jarring TD run — and subsequent spike — against New England in the 1986 Super Bowl remains an iconic moment in NFL lore. He finished his pro career with 524 tackles, including 29 1/2 sacks, over 138 games. The Fridge may have gained popularity in retirement: He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame and participated as a celebrity contestant in the 2003 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. ___ AP NFL:
