Cowboys' Jerry Jones Doesn't Have 'Any Concern' About Debate on George Pickens' Effort

Dallas Cowboys star receiver George Pickens has faced some criticism for his effort level in the team's Week 14 loss against the Detroit Lions, but team owner Jerry Jones isn't sweating it.

During his weekly radio appearance on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, Jones downplayed the situation and said Pickens has done enough this season for him to ignore the outside noise.

"Just so I'm real clear about it, I don't have any concern about the debate about what George Pickens did or didn't do in that game," Jones said, per ESPN's Todd Archer. "… He brings everything to the table to, frankly, live with what's going on with this type of criticism."

Pickens was limited to five catches for 37 yards in the 44-30 loss. It was his first time recording under 50 receiving yards since the Cowboys' season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Despite the lackluster performance against Detroit, Pickens still ranks third in the NFL with 1,179 this year. He's set to become a free agent at the end of the season and will undoubtedly earn a major payday.

At 6-6-1, the Cowboys are clinging to their hopes of contending for a playoff spot. They will need Pickens to be at his best for the rest of the year as they try to string together some wins ahead of the postseason.

Pickens and the Cowboys will try to get back on track when they meet the Minnesota Vikings (5-8) on Sunday Night Football.