An offensive assistant coach for a team in the Rams' division said he was not impressed with Pickett this past season. He said when Pickett came out of Ohio State in 2001, he was slimmer than he is now and made more plays.
After defensive coordinator Lovie Smith left to become Chicago's head coach, Pickett was allowed to gain weight and played anywhere from 320 to 330 pounds.
"He was much better two or three years ago," the assistant coach said. "He was much lighter. He's heavy now. I was watching film yesterday of when we played them and he did not play very well. He can be a very good player if he gets his weight down. He's quick and will give effort.
"I didn't think he was like that last year. If he's lighter he'll be OK. But who needs that headache? You're always worrying about that (being overweight)."
Asked if he would rather have Pickett or Jackson, the assistant said, "Grady is better than this guy. You've got to block him the whole game. Pickett is going to have to be in shape. He needs someone to push him."
Hmm... interesting.
After defensive coordinator Lovie Smith left to become Chicago's head coach, Pickett was allowed to gain weight and played anywhere from 320 to 330 pounds.
"He was much better two or three years ago," the assistant coach said. "He was much lighter. He's heavy now. I was watching film yesterday of when we played them and he did not play very well. He can be a very good player if he gets his weight down. He's quick and will give effort.
"I didn't think he was like that last year. If he's lighter he'll be OK. But who needs that headache? You're always worrying about that (being overweight)."
Asked if he would rather have Pickett or Jackson, the assistant said, "Grady is better than this guy. You've got to block him the whole game. Pickett is going to have to be in shape. He needs someone to push him."
Hmm... interesting.
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