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

[John813]

Having 2 WR1's on the team gives them a running game now

Hopefully. We'll see how the line+ RBs jive this season.

you think cee dee would be a model citizen if he was playing with the Steelers QBs?

Maybe not, but Pickens has had "issues" going back to his Georgia days.

 

[DuncanIso]

Who said they missed on Mingo? Mingo can play in this offense.

yes. His draft Bio is good too.

 

[conner01]

I can't nod my head yes, and I can't nod my head no.

It will be a genius move if it works, and it won't be a genius move if it doesn't. But that's all yet to be seen.

I'll say this in their favor... if indeed he was that highly rated on their draft board, the fact that he's under contract long enough to get a full assessment makes him worth a 5th for sure, and then if a 5th for sure, then a 4th possibly... again... if he proves to be an asset.

Yes, he's going to get fewer snaps now, but then again, you're probably going to (unfortunately) have enough injuries over the course of 17 games that Mingo will have a chance to show out.

Cliffs notes: The jury is going to meeting for most of this next season before rendering a legit verdict on that question.

I liked the Mingo trade though I think he could have been had for a 5th but whatever. But that trade in context with the Pickens trade was my point. It bumps Mingo to 3 and we have much better options when we go 3 wide. Turpin is a playmaker but you have to use him sparingly. But blue runs routes like a WR, has great hands and dynamic runner in space. I’d use Turpin and blue in 3 wide sets which means Mingo doesn’t get many targets. It’s not about the Mingo deal or Pickens deal so much as it’s about not having a plan and just making each decision in a vacuum. With Pickens, Mingo isn’t worth a 4th

 

[rambo2]

Mingo was a dumb move.

Pickens was a great move for this team.

Mingo for pick 114 was not a dumb move.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

How many games before he throws Dak under the bus?

Or...how many games before Dak gets rid of him?

 

[superonyx]

He's UFA. no 5th year option.

I know. Even UFA get compensatory picks awarded correct?

We know what we are getting and will need to decide during the season if he is for us long term.
Bengals, Eagles, Washington, ect seem to make it work with 2 legit WR's that need to get paid.

 

[Reid1boys]

That would be a lot of money invested in your starting WRs.

wait... I thought we were supposed to emulate the mighty Eagles who are paying 2 WRs very handsomely.

 

[conner01]

It won’t matter if Mingo is our 3rd receiver.

I would rather have Turpin some and blue some. Much better speed and blue runs routes like a WR. They are playmakers.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Making awesome trades is what we are doing.

like Lance, Mingo...great trades!

 

[superonyx]

Which is why I was basiclly absent form this place most of last year. It just gets depressing and not very enjoyable to just listen to people that wake up, kick their dog, tell their wife she is getting fat, and then jump on Cowboys Zone to spread some cheer.

Same here brother.
This place has become the home to a toxic group of complainers. I often wonder what makes someone spend so much of their life on something they seem to hate so much.

 

[Reid1boys]

We want to run the ball, but also we have 2 WR's that will lose interest in the game if they aren't fed early.

run the ball doesnt mean run the ball like the 1973 Dolphins. Dak will be passing 30 times a game, no matter how much we run the ball.

 

[DuncanIso]

I would rather have Turpin some and blue some. Much better speed and blue runs routes like a WR. They are playmakers.

Mingo and Turp are gonna get catches.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Exactly. That why it was sarcastic in nature. @big dog cowboy has used the chess/checkers analogy for similar topics in the past.

Many times. DE is right. As usual!

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

You literally just bragged about how well they draft in the 3rd lol.

but outside of CD, they haven't really been able to draft WRs, DTs, Safties, they tend to pick well in OL and CBs for some reason.

and throwing draft picks at players that have one year left on the contract is costly. instead of getting a player for 4,5 years. you get them for one year and/or you have to pay through the nose to keep them. not a smart way of building a team.

 

[superonyx]

Who said they missed on Mingo? Mingo can play in this offense.

When you are trying to draft a WR at pick 12 in the first round and then go trade for Pickens that usually means the player who was the 4th or 5th best option on your team the previous season is a miss.

 

[Bigtex67]

Toia says Hi. Anchored a D that gave up 2.7 yards per carry. Kept Schwessinger and company clean.

I have real hope that will be the case. Still wouldn't mind a good veteran to show him the NFL level DT ropes.

 

[Gonzomandela01]

Finally someone that will attract coverage other than 88

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

That's complete nonsense. Dallas is actually one of the better drafting teams in the league. Lots of things so complain about with Jerry, but drafting isn't one of them.

so you like Mazi, Schoon, always injured Overshown (who was average before injuries), Charlton, Joseph....awsome picks in the first three rounds.

now, granted, they are good at identifying OL men and do decent at CB...

 

[big dog cowboy]

What this proves is Mingo ain't much. I doubt he makes the team.

Wrong. And yes he makes the team.

Good grief.

 

[dmq]

Jerry making a splash.