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

[RS12]

Oh God, someone always has to be that guy

Yep. And somebody has to be the the guy that waves pom poms and buys the newest jersey.

 

[Sydla]

You don’t think them trading for DK and Pickens up for a new contract didn’t factor into this?

Only in the sense they were unwilling to hand over a 2nd contract to a guy that was a mental midget and likely to implode at any second.

You think if Pickens was more like Lamb in terms of demeanor and attitude, the Steelers would have done what they did this offseason?

 

[Creeper]

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.

Except that Pickens in in the last year of his contract and will most likely be too expensive for the Cowboys to re-sign. He will not be a Cowboys when the Steelers are on the clock on day 2 of the 2026 draft with the Cowboys 3rd round pick.

Maybe Mingo is not the guy. Then why did the Cowboys trade a 4th round pick for him just 5 months ago? And if Mingo really is not the guy then the trade was a bust, so why trust the Cowboys with this trade?

Pickens is a good player, but for 1 year, if that's what it turns out to be, it is not worth it for a team that is not 1 WR away from a Super Bowl. This time the Cowboys gave up 2 draft picks, including a precious 3rd round pick.

I just do not think this trade makes sense for this team.

 

[john van brocklin]

I am. If they had this offseason last year or the year before they may have won a playoff game.

All I can say objectively is that for 29 years this team has not been to a NFCCG.
So I am not happy and will not be happy until we have some degree of post season success.
That's my bar of success for this team.

 

[MarcusRock]

But, but Mingo tho.

My question is, where's his locker location going to be. That stuff's important!

 

[Redsfan_83]

Few things from this idiot:

I have been very vocal of Jerry doing nothing to improve this team and called him out for his FAKE trades coming. Well, I was wrong, and have to give him credit for making a statement. Of course, a large elephant is in the room now, but he did not sit back. To critique him now, can't really do so

Two: This could very well be the best O that Dak has had here, so the excuses are out the window and it's time to cut bait with him if he fails again this year.

Three: Pickens has to be tagged or extended if things work out this year, otherwise this exercise was ridiculous

Four: Pickens only had 4 td's/less than 1K yards last year. Who exactly has he had as a QB and offence?

This will be interesting, but my main worry isn't the locker room, it is are we only getting 1 year for the draft capital we gave up?

 

[Plankton]

On the one hand, the best shot you have at getting a locked in, on his best behavior George Pickens is to get him in a contract year. If that's the guy you get this year, the Cowboys are getting a borderline #1 WR talent wise with explosiveness, run after the catch, and swagger.

However, if they sign him to an extension with anything resembling guaranteed money, then this is a disaster waiting to happen. For all of his physical gifts, Pickens is a self centered moron.

 

[Proof]

Cowboyszone. Jones is an idiot, never does anything, needs a top WR

Jones trades for WR

Also Cowboyzone. Damn Jones is an idiot, look at the top WR he picked up

i mean, it IS a gamble of a trade, so i do understand the reservation, but the upside is through the roof. if any other team did it, this board would be on fire with "WHY DIDNT WE DO THAT??? ANOTHER HONEST OFFER JUST TO SAY THEY TRIED"

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

Yep. And somebody has to be the the guy that waves pom poms and buys the newest jersey.

Be honest, had Howie made this trade, Jones would be an idiot for letting Pickens slip through his fingers

 

[Traye1]

"A" for effort but wrong culture for this player. The good news is the team just got a lot more interesting. The bad news is Mike Tomlin couldnt make it work with this player.

Yeah...just like Charles Haley was bad for the culture...lol! How'd that work out??

 

[Proof]

Yeah and dont get me wrong I think its a good move for 2025 to bring in Pickens, I just dont see how this works out well long term for the Cowboys. If Pickens works out we have two monster WR contracts on the books for a team that wants to be more run heavy. This could be OK? I guess it depends on where we are finding the money to do this. My bigger concern is would this prevent us from extending someone else the next couple of years....Bland? Overshown? If he doesn't work out we have a cheaper WR2, but a problem WR2. That could be worst than needing to find a WR2 and the reason Pittsburgh has moved on.

yeah this is where i'm at. looking forward to this year, but no clue what to expect moving forward.

 

[KingCorcoran]

Brown definitely has a diva stretch in him and has shown it at times but he doesn't come close to what Pickens is, Also, Philly is just a better franchise and culture than we are so they are more likely to reign in a guy like Brown than we are with Pickens.

Brown sees himself as WR1, Eagles agreed with him and paid him accordingly. Pickens sees himself as a WR1, Steelers disagreed with him and were not planning on paying him. Best they were going to get when he signed elsewhere was a 3rd round comp pick in 2027.

Steelers are happy. Cowboys are happy. Now. What’s it going to take to make Pickens happy. Brown is all smiles with contract and the Super Bowl ring he’s getting. He’s still a diva.

 

[RS12]

Yeah...just like Charles Haley was bad for the culture...lol! How'd that work out??

Um Haley had a an actual HOF HC. Pickens will have a card board cut out. Have you actually watched this team the last 30 years?

 

[Proof]

That's just not true and shouldn't be uttered by anyone. The evidence has long been in.

which evidence is that? his upper echelon deep play pct? the guy is a mixed bag overall, but some of the narratives are lazy. just google man.

 

[The Quest for Six]

It’s football. Players win games.

We just got a stud.

The Cowboys culture is always going to be the Cowboys culture. Schottenheimer is not changing the circus that is the Dallas Cowboys regardless of who steps on that field.

We got a big play guy and big plays win football games.

And people wonder why the Cowboys don't compete for Superbowls anymore, it's a rudderless ship far too often when it comes to franchise philosophy when it comes to building a team.....I'm not questioning Pickens talent, He's a very good receiver, but far too often the juice isn't worth the squeeze when it comes to taking on a massive headache on a franchise when Culture was suppose to be the top criteria especially listening to what ex-players said that left this offseason....

 

[shabazz]

Exactly. And if he plays his card right he can get paid. It may be here or may not but i think he’s gonna be fine. Guys know how right in a contract year.

Again, if this cat feasts off of single coverage, is Jerry ready to pay him #1 receiver money if he puts up #1 numbers?

 

[Proof]

Brown definitely has a diva stretch in him and has shown it at times but he doesn't come close to what Pickens is, Also, Philly is just a better franchise and culture than we are so they are more likely to reign in a guy like Brown than we are with Pickens.

i'm not sure this is true. brown is a diva in every sense of the word, was openly beefing with his qb while they were winning, and from all accounts nearly divided the lockerroom. all while he was making all pros and getting the ball plenty.

 

[BHendri5]

Shotty changing the culture with “high character” guys already.

Shotty was hired specifically to not be in control of anything, just as I’ve been saying all along.

This trade proves it.

It has been in the past but there’s something different going on now

 

[conner01]

Considering the Steelers wanted #44 overall, if it ends up being a third round pick. I’d consider that fair value. If anything, it benefits the Cowboys.

Pickens is, by far, better than any other WR that was available right now.

As to signed free agent WR’s, he’s better than Diggs or Kupp. Adam’s? Dealers choice there maybe.

Bottom line, WR2 was our biggest off-season need and it’s now done. People will find reasons to be mad, but this is a big move.

The cost aside, WR2 got better. And this helps Lamb. With the other additions if we can run the ball effectively then pass protection gets easier. Hate giving up a 3rd for a guy with 1 year left. But he should be motivated. Contract years generally bring out the best in players. Then you have to decide if a 3rd for a one year rental or pay him

 

[rambo2]

Textbook team building.

Subtract Zeke from the offense and add Booker, Blue, and Pickens.