Are you extending Pickens or Bland?

[Ranching]

A very real possibility and I'm curious where you would allocate the resources.

Don't give me if the player does this this year. No kidding. Project what you think they'll do in 2025 and make a decision between the two.

I think one will start threads and then post a corny one liner joke......the other will post a thread and ask for your thoughts. LET THEM BOTH WALK!

 

[Tangle_Foot]

Trick question, DaRon Bland is aka Pickens due to his thievery.

 

[gimmesix]

A very real possibility and I'm curious where you would allocate the resources.

Don't give me if the player does this this year. No kidding. Project what you think they'll do in 2025 and make a decision between the two.

I think we tag Pickens (if he is what we believe he is) and extend Bland. We will have plenty of money for both because there are several restructures we can do if we need to. There is no reason to make a decision between the two.

Unless Prescott is bad and we want to get out of that contract as soon as possible, we'll likely restructure his $40 million base. Lamb's base salary of $25 million is also a likely target for restructure. Tyler Smith's fifth-year options is $21 million, so his new contract will bring that down. Odighizuwa's $16 million base could be targeted for restructure. Trevon Diggs' $14.5 million could be targeted for restructure, or he could be cut for a nearly $13 million cap savings (that seems likely since we will be giving Bland a big contract AND we have a young, cheaper player in Revel to likely step in ... would love to see us trade Diggs instead if he comes back strong this season, though).

 

[jazzcat22]

He may not have wanted to, but Dallas could have declined the trade. Dallas could have offered less to the Steelers. Perhaps a 4th round pick is more appropriate for a 1-year rental.

A good trade? That remains to be seen. When Dallas misses the playoffs, and Pickens walks for a better deal elsewhere, Dallas will wish they had that third round pick back. (and 5th) They are not getting that draft capital back in comp picks, regardless of what some contend.

That is too far away to be concerned over for now.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Only a fool would give Pickens big money….

 

[fivetwos]

I think we tag Pickens (if he is what we believe he is) and extend Bland. We will have plenty of money for both because there are several restructures we can do if we need to. There is no reason to make a decision between the two.

Unless Prescott is bad and we want to get out of that contract as soon as possible, we'll likely restructure his $40 million base. Lamb's base salary of $25 million is also a likely target for restructure. Tyler Smith's fifth-year options is $21 million, so his new contract will bring that down. Odighizuwa's $16 million base could be targeted for restructure. Trevon Diggs' $14.5 million could be targeted for restructure, or he could be cut for a nearly $13 million cap savings (that seems likely since we will be giving Bland a big contract AND we have a young, cheaper player in Revel to likely step in ... would love to see us trade Diggs instead if he comes back strong this season, though).

I’m hoping they don’t extend Parsons until next off-season, as the low first year cap hit ought to allow for tagging Pickens, and maximizing the value on the that trade.

Still unsure why it would be a choice between Pickens and Bland though. Seems to be more like extending Bland vs cutting Diggs.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I’m hoping they don’t extend Parsons until next off-season, as the low first year cap hit ought to allow for tagging Pickens, and maximizing the value on the that trade.

Still unsure why it would be a choice between Pickens and Bland though. Seems to be more like extending Bland vs cutting Diggs.

I think cutting or trading Diggs inevitable…..probably Steele too. I don’t think want this much salary tied up in these few guys. I’m of the belief there is no way Pickens gets big money. I don’t see him getting a Tee Higgins deal so because of that I see a chance he comes back. I think Bland is back.

 

[fivetwos]

I think cutting or trading Diggs inevitable…..probably Steele too. I don’t think want this much salary tied up in these few guys. I’m of the belief there is no way Pickens gets big money. I don’t see him getting a Tee Higgins deal so because of that I see a chance he comes back. I think Bland is back.

The Bland situation is tied to several others. If Revel and/or Elam proves to be starting material, things change.

I’m not counting out Carson either. I think there’s something there. I like the room more than most. Honestly as fans we should be rooting for those types to step up, let Bland walk and still cut Diggs. Nothing against either, but I’ve been told the cap is real.

If Pickens can behave himself, the money is probably better spent there….or ya know…in the gut of the defense but I don’t expect miracles. Jerry ain’t into that.

 

[TwistedL0g1k]

That is too far away to be concerned over for now.

It's about 10 months away. Mock drafts are already coming out.

Consider what Dallas did with this year's 3rd and 5th round picks:

Shavon Revel
&
Jaydon Blue

Would you give up Revel AND Blue (on cheap rookie deals) for ONE YEAR of Pickens?

I say emphatically NO. Jerry Jones says yes sadly. He goes weak in the knees for WR's.
That's just bad roster building.

 

[John813]

Both if worth it.

Can look on moving on from Steele, Diggs and Hooker to free up some 2026 cap easily.
Not to mention the FO will probably restructure CDL and Dak if they are playing well.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

The Bland situation is tied to several others. If Revel and/or Elam proves to be starting material, things change.

I’m not counting out Carson either. I think there’s something there. I like the room more than most. Honestly as fans we should be rooting for those types to step up, let Bland walk and still cut Diggs. Nothing against either, but I’ve been told the cap is real.

If Pickens can behave himself, the money is probably better spent there….or ya know…in the gut of the defense but I don’t expect miracles. Jerry ain’t into that.

It’s not Cowboys MO to let an All Pro go. He’s a record holder as well and I think Jerry likes that.

But in regards to on the field? He’s our best corner….he can play outside and inside….i’m not 100 percent confident he comes back but I do believe they want him back.

 

[jazzcat22]

It's about 10 months away. Mock drafts are already coming out.

Consider what Dallas did with this year's 3rd and 5th round picks:

Shavon Revel
&
Jaydon Blue

Would you give up Revel AND Blue (on cheap rookie deals) for ONE YEAR of Pickens?

I say emphatically NO. Jerry Jones says yes sadly. He goes weak in the knees for WR's.
That's just bad roster building.

You can't look at it that way.
This trade was after the draft. They had their draft plan, and was not going to move away from it.
Pickens was probably not an option at that point anyway. The Steelers probably wanted to wait until after the draft as well.

They now ave that 10 months to make other moves to get those picks back somehow.
I am pretty sure this is the last thing on their minds right now. And the do not play the "what if" games like the fans and media do. Well, not the same way.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I

It's about 10 months away. Mock drafts are already coming out.

Consider what Dallas did with this year's 3rd and 5th round picks:

Shavon Revel
&
Jaydon Blue

Would you give up Revel AND Blue (on cheap rookie deals) for ONE YEAR of Pickens?

I say emphatically NO. Jerry Jones says yes sadly. He goes weak in the knees for WR's.
That's just bad roster building.

id give that up in a heart beat. Revel or Blue might be bums for all we know.

 

[fivetwos]

It’s not Cowboys MO to let an All Pro go. He’s a record holder as well and I think Jerry likes that.

But in regards to on the field? He’s our best corner….he can play outside and inside….i’m not 100 percent confident he comes back but I do believe they want him back.

I agree with that.

Theres often the whole deal of what any of us would do vs what we think the team will do. Jerry loves his corners and I don’t see Bland getting away. It’ll probably emotionally break him to have to cut Diggs.

 

[jazzcat22]

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id give that up in a heart beat. Revel or Blue might be bums for all we know.

Pickens changes the team more so immediately than draft picks. One injured, but should be healthy for game 1, and one day 3 pick. As you said, we have no idea how they will be.

Pickens improves the offense tremendously. And if ball control, and scoring, to get a lead. That helps the defense.

 

[johneric8]

This decision is straightforward. If Pickens lives up to expectations and proves to be the exceptional player we believe he is, he should be the priority for signing. History shows that having two elite receivers on the same team is rare, but when it happens, the rewards are significant. Bland is an outstanding talent, but if Pickens demonstrates strong teamwork and maintains the high-level performance he’s shown in the past, there’s no way I’d let him walk.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I agree with that.

Theres often the whole deal of what any of us would do vs what we think the team will do. Jerry loves his corners and I don’t see Bland getting away. It’ll probably emotionally break him to have to cut Diggs.

Yeah I think he likes Diggs to that’s gonna be one of his tough cuts like Dez was.

 

[Praxit]

.....depending what Diggs does in 25'. Cut him, use some of that sign Pickens and Bland.

Now all this depending, how they perform in 25'. Personally, I see Pickens lighting up the offense with Dak.

 

[Havic]

That would be a dumb move. You would leave yourself without 3 starters and the secondary would be full of holes. Those are three young players that haven’t even reached their full potential yet. I get moving on from Diggs if he can’t play anymore, but not the other two unless Pickens doesn’t play well or is causing problems.

Both = sign both and release Diggs sorry for not clarifying. Diggs is done imo

 

[gimmesix]

I’m hoping they don’t extend Parsons until next off-season, as the low first year cap hit ought to allow for tagging Pickens, and maximizing the value on the that trade.

Still unsure why it would be a choice between Pickens and Bland though. Seems to be more like extending Bland vs cutting Diggs.

I don't see waiting to extend Parsons and have him play on a $24 million deal this year, especially since I think he would balk at it. His first year on a new deal this year will be low and we can roll over the cap savings to next year, plus restructure his base next year.

I agree there isn't really a choice between Pickens and Bland, but whether to keep Bland or Diggs will be a choice the team makes. The only hiccup in that is if Revel isn't any good or Bland's level of play drops. If Revel is at least No. 2 corner quality, though, I think the decision will be easy for the team no matter how well Diggs comes back. I'm hoping if he plays at a high level, though, we can trade him instead of cutting him.

Pickens might also balk at being tagged, but I don't think he will because he was traded for on-field concerns. Even if he plays at a high level and keeps his emotions in check, I think it is easier to sell him on the need to show it for one more year before getting his big deal.