Would you rather have had DK?

[CyberB0b]

DK is way better, but he is a #1. We needed a #2.

 

[eromeopolk]

for the same compensation we gave for Pickens?

The Steelers did.

 

[88sAndHeartbreak]

Talent wise for sure, contract wise nah...

 

[CowboyChris]

Was this an option, or is it a random topic to discuss?

random topic, I have heard they inquired for Bateman

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I would have taken DK. If Tomlin can’t get Pickens under control I doubt Dallas can

Schotty has a way with men…

 

[JoeKing]

No thank you, I will take the younger player.

 

[DoctorChicken]

Disregarding cost, absolutely.

Pickens has been a head case diva and DK has not.

 

[jrumann59]

never understood these types of what ifs.

 

[KJJ]

Would have rather had Metcalf but Pickens is younger and can still get better.

 

[Flamma]

for the same compensation we gave for Pickens?

No. DK is 4 years older and is probably going to be making 8-10 million more per year than Pickens. Plus DK's cap hit going forward is almost as high as Lamb's.

 

[Pass2Run]

At this point, in this situation, no.

Give me Pickens. I like his trajectory. He'll get some marketing love here that could pay off for him especially if he stays for a decent contract.

Dallas has the largest fan base, and advertisers know that and won't mind paying a receiver for the Cowboys like Pickens for the right jobs.

Not saying DK wouldn't. I would just like to see Pickens dispell the myths about him. Seems like a lot going on in Pittsburgh with this kinda thing. Maybe it isn't all him.

Don't forget, Pickens is one of the better players at his position....this could end up being a great deal.

 

[Kingofholland]

for the same compensation we gave for Pickens?

If it was simply player vs player yeah I would definitely lean towards Metcalf but he is also a few years older and already has a big contract. I'm happy with Pickens and we'll see where the contract situation goes.

 

[Kwyn]

Disregarding cost, absolutely.

Pickens has been a head case diva and DK has not.

DK Metcalf is notorious for doing all the same stuff as Pickens.

I honestly can’t believe what I’m reading, lol.

He’s a great player, but he’s ever bit the problem as Pickens.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I would have taken DK. If Tomlin can’t get Pickens under control I doubt Dallas can

Funny thing is DK has a history similar to Pickens. He’s had some nut case moments.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

DK Metcalf is notorious for doing all the same stuff as Pickens.

I honestly can’t believe what I’m reading, lol.

He’s a great player, but he’s ever bit the problem as Pickens.

I came to say the same thing. You could argue DK has done more.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Not an apples to apples comparison as the price was higher to acquire him and doubt Pickens receives that type of extension. Based just on the players, Metcalf is better, but not by a wide margin.

I see it a bit differently.........I don't sense the same dawg in DK as Pickens, Lamb, AJ, Chase. I don't sense DK is a I'm that guy type of player. Kinda similar to Roy Williams we traded for.......wasn't hungry enough.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

DK Metcalf is notorious for doing all the same stuff as Pickens.

I honestly can’t believe what I’m reading, lol.

He’s a great player, but he’s ever bit the problem as Pickens.

Exactly why we should be careful laying too blame on Pickens..........The Steelers have a history of not keeping elite WRs.

 

[Pass2Run]

I see it a bit differently.........I don't sense the same dawg in DK as Pickens, Lamb, AJ, Chase. I don't sense DK is a I'm that guy type of player. Kinda similar to Roy Williams we traded for.......wasn't hungry enough.

That was the Steelers' biggest knock on Pickens though. He's too much of a diva; too competitive; wants to win a lot.

 

[NeathBlue]

Pickens… for a few reasons,
1, he’s younger and hopefully hungry to prove the Steelers wrong.
2, the contract for DK would have been way too much to pay.
3, and finally, if Pickens wants a ridiculous amount before signing a contract extension, we can let him hit free agency and probably have our 3rd rounder back, albeit a year later.

 

[Bullflop]

Knowing our FO's penchant for getting the most bang for the buck, we'd best be prepared for having Pickens for 1 year, before saying goodbye. The cost of re-signing him won't please this FO, at all. I'm certain that Jerry & Son will look to the NFL draft to replace Pickens in 2026. That's just how they roll. The chances of Pickens giving the Cowboys an affordable deal next year is likely to be minimal, at best.