TRADED Cowboys trade for George Pickens and 2027 6th for 2026 3rd and 2027 5th

[Risen Star]

Sure. Now they do this.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Just because you would have rather doesn't mean this is a bad deal. We gave up a 3rd rounder. The hit rate on a 3rd rounder may be 25% to ever be a basic starter. We just got a guy defenses fear. Just because you want a defensive player doesn't make this a bad move. It's a great move. Imagine our season is CD gets a high ankle sprain or anything.... our offense would come to a screeching halt. This move is great.

stop with the 25% narrative.
Is beebe not a good starter?
how about overshown?
how about Tolbert?
how about Osa?

all of them 3rd round picks.

this is a bad move because it doesn't translate to post season success. until we fix the defense, this offense is not going to get us into superbowl. 2023, tops in points, 5th in yards and first round exit.

 

[CATCH17]

I rather would have traded for a defensive player. all the offense is not going to translate to winning in post season.

Lamb is our only legit weapon on offense.

This move needed to be made one way or another.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

You know what you get with that troll. Notice how vocal he is when we make moves. Just trolling.

what!?

 

[tromofan]

He was a discipline issue in Pittsburgh. We more than likely will get the best version of him this season because it’s a contract year. If so, a lucrative deal could be a big mistake because his behavior is way too inconsistent.

 

[superonyx]

does Pickens make us a superbowl team? how?

could a DT get us closer to a superbowl team? how about a saftey? or LB? could we package that and move up in the draft to get an impact defensive player? now, pickens on a one year deal. and no 3rd round pick and no other guarantees.

we already know offense alone doesn't do anything...you need defense...but I get it. Offense sells more jerseys.

Which DT are you so upset we didn't trade for?

Imagine if CD misses time if we didn't have a #1 talent like Pickens.
What good would this DT be when the offense is down to who? Who would be your 3 WR's to get us to this superbowl.

No 1 player is getting anyone to a SB.

 

[CATCH17]

This really is the issue. I like the trade, I think it move the Cowboys in the direction of more wins, but we still neglected parts of the defense and have total question marks at both tackle spots. I still struggle to view this team as a serious contender, and it feels like another early exit playoff team.

I don’t see us as a legit contender either but this move got us closer.

The offense is legit now.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

This was a football move. Not a jersey selling move.

Great move Dallas.

so last year's trade for Mingo was stupid move....you can't have it both ways. essentially treaded a 3rd,4th, 5th for WRs, that are on one year contracts. AWSOME

 

[shabazz]

Fans also love talent that occasionally makes spectacular plays. But they never have to deal with the behind-the-scenes headaches.

He's done some bone headed and childish things for sure. It's time to grow up and be a professional

 

[CATCH17]

so last year's trade for Mingo was stupid move....you can't have it both ways. essentially treaded a 3rd,4th, 5th for WRs, that are on one year contracts. AWSOME

Mingo was a dumb move.

Pickens was a great move for this team.

 

[Spottswoode]

Or maybe Jerry who is more sensitive to criticism than a high school girl on instagram, pulled the trigger because of those stories on top of the ones stating how we added no WRs this offseason and wasted our 4th rounder on a guy he kept trying to bring up during the draft cycle as relevant even though everyone knew he was not. Who cares the reason. We are where we are. Jerry needs to get credit for this one, just like he deserved for the Gilmore and Cooks trades. You can't predict the future on how trades will end up, but IMO the risk/reward here makes it worth it to me. Yes, he may crash and burn, but it was probably our biggest hole left (followed closely by a decent run stopping NT) and the talent with Pickens is undeniable. Thumbs up for Jerry here IMO.

I’m not judging the trade good or bad, nor am I judging the reason.

I just loved that the post was made and it aged horribly within hours. We didn’t even get through the first page before rumors started flying. This site is pure gold.

 

[Majic]

The price is what gets me.

We now have given up a 4th rounder for a total project in Mingo and a 3rd for a guy that if I were to put odds on it, it around 80% likely to melt down here in Dallas.

I'd have taken a flier on Pickens if his cost was like a 5th rounder or worse but I just can't shake the feeling we got burned here again.

Spot on. No other team in NFL would have done this trade. There was no market for him. Cowboys had to over-pay to 'force' the trade.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Missing on Mingo doesn't mean we made a bad trade for Pickens.

Are you worried we didn't just significantly upgrade our WR position?

Doubt 99 year old Jerry cares about selling a few jerseys at this point.

Jerry really cares about Jersey sales. his moves are always financially related. he is a billionaire, that cares about money first. winning second.

 

[ShortRound]

These idiots are luring me back in….ugh…

Tale as old as time

 

[superonyx]

That was my preference too. Give Mingo and Tolbert a year to prove they are the right guys and if not use the 2026 draft to get a receiver. I think this deal short circuits the development of the Cowboys younger players and honestly, I don't think it makes them a contender for the SB in 2025.

And, in all likelihood, Pickens will move on from Dallas in 2026 and the Cowboys will have arrested the development of the guys they have.

If any of these guys were ever going to be a legit weapon we would already know it.
You don't pass on a 24 year old 6 foot 3 talent like Pickens to wait and see.
The coaching staff knows what they have at WR. They would have drafted TMac for a reason. They traded for Pickens for a reason.

 

[CATCH17]

yeah, you really didn't have to go for a player like this if you truly intend to be a power running team first & foremost.

Yes you did.

You have 2 legit threats out wide that can punish defenses that overplay the run.

Pickens is a temu Tee Higgins. He can rip down the sideline and win the 1 v 1 contested passes.

 

[McKDaddy]

League rules don’t even allow you play the pass. It’s a passing league until otherwise shown. Certainly running it 40 times a game can’t help you.

You might want to tell that to the world champs. Or the Ravens. Or the Bills.

They all understand the simplest path is to make the defense commit to the run & then take your shots in the air.

 

[Steve007]

Change in culture. High character players. LOL.... Never believe what they say, watch what they do.

 

[montgod]

Sure. Now they do this.

Yup and FO isn't patient or organized enough to wait for wrs released/cutdown day before giving up a 3rd

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Washington we arent far behind. That’s a ridiculous thing to say.

At worst even.

Philly is way ahead of us. No doubt.


The defense should have an elite pass rush.

Linebackers and secondary has some holes but also has potential answers.

If the offense can get leads this defense will cause problems with the pass rush alone.

how are we not far behind washington. they played in NFCCG. we haven't come close AT ALL. can't sniff it.

so you said, the JAG LBs, secondary has potential answers, but WR didn't? couldn't you make the same argument?