Emmitt: Are you sure Pickens is a 1 WR?

In what world isn't Pickens a WR1?
Doesn’t realky matter if he’s a one or two since we have a guy who is a one for sure. The best trait sbout Pickens game is he can win contested passes, he can get open quick, and he can make big plays. His ability has never been in question.
 
He basically questions if Pickens has the intangibles of a #1 WR. Makes some good points ...of course by comparing him to Michael.

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Emmitt is dumb as a rock. And I love me some GP. But Flournoy looked good out there too. Franchise tag is appropriate.

Let's see him do it twice in Dallas.
 
Emmitt is dumb as a rock. And I love me some GP. But Flournoy looked good out there too. Franchise tag is appropriate.

Let's see him do it twice in Dallas.
Remember when he tried to announce a game? Awful.
 
When compared to Irvin, most WRs will not measure up and can be considered a true #1.

I'm curious what Irvin thinks about Pickens being a true WR #1
 
There are different levels of #1s. Both Lamb and Pickens are low level #1s.

Lamb is simply a high volume WR who doesn't rise up to big moments and seems to lack concentration, especially in crunch time. Not sure what the issue is, but the GB debacle soured me on him pretty good. And since then he simply drops way too many passes.

Pickens: Tons of unknowns right now. He's definitely got the physical skillset to be a #1, but at present there are too many questions. Seems to me that most of the questions are simply about his mental fortitude. A top 10 #1 WR is mentally tough, full out at all times, and willing to do whatever it takes. I don't see either of these two fitting into that category, though Pickens may have the upside to become that.
 
Dallas is not asking Pickens to be a 1.

Got to love Superbowl week when all of these past greats, like Jerry Rice and in this case Emmitt Smith, surface to remind you that being a great football player many years ago was indeed their peak.
No one hates modern players like old time players (and fans)
 
Yea but with his history in Pittsburgh it raised some concerns.
That’s what? Two? Three times you are saying that in this thread?

You make his time in Pittsburgh sound like a killing spree
 
That’s what? Two? Three times you are saying that in this thread?

You make his time in Pittsburgh sound like a killing spree
Well, when you basically dump a start talented receiver it does warrant some suspect. Especially with the issues Steelers had with him.
 
He would be the top WR on 28 of 32 teams.
Well then why don’t the Cowboys sign him? They either can’t afford him or think he’s not worth to the team what he’s asking for. These are the kind of issues that reduce his trade value other teams will take advantage of in negotiations. Emmitt’s comments are not helpful, either.

Pickens just played a season with no contract extension and he’ll do it again, albeit for significantly more money. The downside of tagging him is it’s 9% of the 2026 salary cap locked up. If it doesn’t effect the team’s ability to sign free agents the tag works for the team and Pickens makes more than he ever has before.
 
Well, when you basically dump a start talented receiver it does warrant some suspect. Especially with the issues Steelers had with him.
They thought they had replaced him. They were wrong and spent a ton of money to find out.

They, like many of the fans here, figured they could get by with a single wide receiver. Again, they were wrong.

So, appealing to the authority of the Steelers front office isn’t the flex you think it is.
 
They thought they had replaced him. They were wrong and spent a ton of money to find out.

They, like many of the fans here, figured they could get by with a single wide receiver. Again, they were wrong.

So, appealing to the authority of the Steelers front office isn’t the flex you think it is.
Sure, but do they regret trading what was described as a problem player?
 
Sure, but do they regret trading what was described as a problem player?
Yeah probably....It was a 6-7 game going into the 4th quarter of their playoff loss. A talent like Pickens could have changed the outcome of that game.

Mike Tomlin is no longer there and wont get the benefit of getting to use the draft pick they gave up for Pickens. I'm sure he would have rather had Pickens if given a do over on that deal. Honestly Pickens/DK is a physical duo that would be tough for most defenses to cover
 
Yeah probably....It was a 6-7 game going into the 4th quarter of their playoff loss. A talent like Pickens could have changed the outcome of that game.

Mike Tomlin is no longer there and wont get the benefit of getting to use the draft pick they gave up for Pickens. I'm sure he would have rather had Pickens if given a do over on that deal. Honestly Pickens/DK is a physical duo that would be tough for most defenses to cover
Usually when those bridges have been burned it’s best to move on.
 
Usually when those bridges have been burned it’s best to move on.
Sometimes it is, and obviously I have the advantage of using hindsight here months later but when Pittsburgh ends up parting ways with its HC and the player traded ends up having a career year with his new team it’s probably fair to say that the better route would have been for the coach and player to get together and work out their differences.
 
A question I have been throwing around in my head lately and honestly, last year Lamb would have been a slam dunk but now I am not sure. Two issues I have with Lamb, even as good as he is .........drops as you mentioned and his tendency to pout like 14 yo when things are NOT going well for the team.

As for Pickens .......I see a player who gives me Dez and Michael Irvin vibes on the field. Every ball is his and he wanna score after every catch.
lol he’s a way bigger pouter than CD and all about himself, Michael Irvin was about winning
 

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