NFL execs, scouts pick their favorite 2025 offseason moves

[Rockport]

Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys

“Staying with Pittsburgh-related matters, the Steelers moved on from Pickens for a few reasons. His maturity issues were well-known within Pittsburgh's locker room and front office. So, the Steelers made the evaluation that Pickens and Rodgers probably would not hit it off.

But Dallas has leaned into a certain strategy more than any other team. The Cowboys are willing to relinquish draft capital for high-upside talent on rookie contracts. The Cowboys executed three trades in this realm, acquiring Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam, New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III and now Pickens, who has the talent to become a top-10 receiver. You know the Pickens trade might be a winner when people in the NFC East mention, unprompted, that the acquisition might just shift the dynamic of the Cowboys' offense.

"Dealing with CeeDee [Lamb] and him opens things up for them," a coach in the division said.

Added an AFC personnel man: "He'll be a big piece there. When he's covered, he's really open. I know the concerns are there, but I think having an already established passing game with veterans to help him along, and the fact he's in a contract year, will help keep him in line. If you can tap into what he can do fully, his major ability will shine through."

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...outs-pick-their-favorite-2025-offseason-moves

 

[NotForLong]

Hope rings etermal

 

[acr731]

I'm still not convinced the Pickens trade was all that great. He wasn't in the top 25 in either 2023 or 2024, so I fail to see what is so spectacular about him coming to Dallas.

Bringing in someone like AJ Brown, Ja'marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, or Tyreek Hill would have been a much bigger trade and certainly worth talking about. But Pickens? Meh.........

 

[charron]

If Pickens body slams an eaglets CB in game 1...then he'll be my guy.

 

[plasticman]

When it comes to personal issues and conflicts, winning has a way of creating amnesia.

Nobody is going to remember Pickens history if the Cowboys are 5-1 or 4-2 after 6 games and Pickens has 25 receptions for 350 yards and 4 TDs.

 

[HabsCowboysOwn]

 

[phildadon86]

Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys

“Staying with Pittsburgh-related matters, the Steelers moved on from Pickens for a few reasons. His maturity issues were well-known within Pittsburgh's locker room and front office. So, the Steelers made the evaluation that Pickens and Rodgers probably would not hit it off.

But Dallas has leaned into a certain strategy more than any other team. The Cowboys are willing to relinquish draft capital for high-upside talent on rookie contracts. The Cowboys executed three trades in this realm, acquiring Buffalo Bills cornerback Kaiir Elam, New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III and now Pickens, who has the talent to become a top-10 receiver. You know the Pickens trade might be a winner when people in the NFC East mention, unprompted, that the acquisition might just shift the dynamic of the Cowboys' offense.

"Dealing with CeeDee [Lamb] and him opens things up for them," a coach in the division said.

Added an AFC personnel man: "He'll be a big piece there. When he's covered, he's really open. I know the concerns are there, but I think having an already established passing game with veterans to help him along, and the fact he's in a contract year, will help keep him in line. If you can tap into what he can do fully, his major ability will shine through."

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...outs-pick-their-favorite-2025-offseason-moves

My favourite move this off season is still Milton. Kid has a ton of talent. And I’m happy he isn’t dealing with a coaching staff that would ignore him like Matt Cassell was ignored during the Garrett era.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I'm still not convinced the Pickens trade was all that great. He wasn't in the top 25 in either 2023 or 2024, so I fail to see what is so spectacular about him coming to Dallas.

Russell Wilson
Justin Fields
Kyle Allen
Miles Killebrew

 

[JoeKing]

My preference is way underappreciated... Milton traded to the Cowboys will be a huge move if Dak can hurt himself early enough in the season. Dak is not mobile enough and Joe has a way better deep ball. Milton to Pickens is a deadly combination to the enemy.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Javonte Williams and Joe Milton are my favs

 

[acr731]

Russell Wilson
Justin Fields
Kyle Allen
Miles Killebrew

If you're blaming the QB for Pickens' production (or lack thereof), you won't be seeing much of an improvement with Dak tossing the rock to him. Besides, Lamb is the #1 and will see the most touches.

 

[Mr_437]

My favourite move this off season is still Milton. Kid has a ton of talent. And I’m happy he isn’t dealing with a coaching staff that would ignore him like Matt Cassell was ignored during the Garrett era.

My preference is way underappreciated... Milton traded to the Cowboys will be a huge move if Dak can hurt himself early enough in the season. Dak is not mobile enough and Joe has a way better deep ball. Milton to Pickens is a deadly combination to the enemy.

Exactly Fellas!!!
Dak is an injury prone player at this stage, and Jerry supercharged the weaponry by adding Pickens making Milton an important addition. The chances of Dak getting hurt again is highly probable due to the quality of opponents defensively. Poker Joe needs to be ready by Week 1.

Milton was my favorite move. Pickens was cool, but I question the new contract and I think he's going to blow up on Dak given Dak stays healthy.