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

[zrinkill]

Things that don't happen for $100 Alex

Bull

 

[Denim Chicken]

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

In most cases in terms of players, it was purely financial. Tenn refused to pay Brown what he wanted. Giants didn't want to pay Barkley what Philly gave him.

It wasn't a financial decision for the Steelers. They had grown tired of his antics, which are WELL documented. Tomlin literally called him out in a press conference.

Again pretending that this isn't a thing with Pickens is strange. Hope it works out and I might have more faith if we had an organization that has a track record of reigning these types in but sadly, we are not that kind of franchise.

Tomlin also hasn't won a playoff game in 9 yrs

 

[superonyx]

Except that Pickens in in the last year of his contract and will most likely be too expensive for the Cowboys to re-sign. He will not be a Cowboys when the Steelers are on the clock on day 2 of the 2026 draft with the Cowboys 3rd round pick.

Maybe Mingo is not the guy. Then why did the Cowboys trade a 4th round pick for him just 5 months ago? And if Mingo really is not the guy then the trade was a bust, so why trust the Cowboys with this trade?

Pickens is a good player, but for 1 year, if that's what it turns out to be, it is not worth it for a team that is not 1 WR away from a Super Bowl. This time the Cowboys gave up 2 draft picks, including a precious 3rd round pick.

I just do not think this trade makes sense for this team.

There has been no indication that he is only a 1 year rental.
Maybe if we don't accomplish anything this season and let him walk then I could agree.
I just don't have any reason to assume we traded for him with the intentions of letting him walk away.
Even then we get a compensatory pick.

 

[Robster8989]

"A" for effort but wrong culture for this player. The good news is the team just got a lot more interesting. The bad news is Mike Tomlin couldnt make it work with this player.

I agree with this.
I like the player, he's definitely a talent and I also love his size.
But you're exactly right, a players guy with cred like Tomlin couldn't make it work with him, we think he's going to respect a guy who most teams wouldn't have hired as an OC?
Plus he's not going to get too many targets here. We want to run now, and CD gets the lions share of our targets, I fear Pickens is going to act up when he's not getting the ball.
I guess it could work to our benefit that he's in a contract year, so maybe he'll behave.

 

[Tabascocat]

How many games before he throws Dak under the bus?

 

[Reid1boys]

Just what the Cowboys need, another malcontent!

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

 

[Kevinicus]

Tomlin also hasn't won a playoff game in 9 yrs

Tomlin also has a history of failure with some guys (particularly WRs). Not sure why he's seen as some sort of guru, where if he can't manage a player, nobody else could.

 

[montgod]

How many games before he throws Dak under the bus?

Game one after the 2nd behind the wr throw

 

[DuncanIso]

You can’t designate a trade. It was pre-June1

???

 

[Reid1boys]

He won't get a third round comp contract. Those almost never happen.

It's not low risk when your ask yourself why a smart franchise like Pittsburgh dumped him. When have any of their other problem WRs worked out elsewhere?

Im asking myself why everyone keeps praising the Steelers. A team with no qb, probably the worst offense in the league, and very likely the worst team in their division this year. Tell me more about the Steelers.

The Steelers did exactly what 99% of teams do when they lose their HOF qb, they sink like a rock. Steelers have had zero chance at a SB since Ben went away. That will continue until they do like Washington finally did and land a legit QB.

 

[DuncanIso]

There has been no indication that he is only a 1 year rental.
Maybe if we don't accomplish anything this season and let him walk then I could agree.
I just don't have any reason to assume we traded for him with the intentions of letting him walk away.
Even then we get a compensatory pick.

He's UFA. no 5th year option.

 

[rambo2]

Great off season ?
Our HC hire was underwhelming.
We signed no free agents of note.
Where is this great off season you speak of ?

The offseason has been awesome.

 

[jazzcat22]

3rd rounder plus a late pick swap for a guy in his final season with character issues.

Not ideal... Good player, but if struggled to fit in at Pittsburgh, not sure how a move to the big lights in Dallas helps him at all.

Arch GMFB. They explained why he had issues in Pittsburgh.
Look at the QB's he had. Several analysts said now he has a steady QB with CeeDee on the other side. He should thrive.
And he really does not have character issues. They called it "Passionate" for Irvin, and even Moss.

 

[superonyx]

In most cases in terms of players, it was purely financial. Tenn refused to pay Brown what he wanted. Giants didn't want to pay Barkley what Philly gave him.

It wasn't a financial decision for the Steelers. They had grown tired of his antics, which are WELL documented. Tomlin literally called him out in a press conference.

Again pretending that this isn't a thing with Pickens is strange. Hope it works out and I might have more faith if we had an organization that has a track record of reigning these types in but sadly, we are not that kind of franchise.

I don't agree that is was ever purely financial for any of those teams. What I am saying is they are choosing not to pay them because they didn't feel the players were worth the asking price. Especially with AJ Brown who has already shown he has some personality issues and has pouted and shown to be a me first player.

I agree the Steelers are tired of his antics and didn't want to commit to him long term at this point. I also think the Steelers know they are in a rebuild and may not have a good QB for a few years and Pickens may not be the type of young player who will be patient wasting his career away in that scenario. It's also why he was even available to us at 24 years old.

I don't think many would guarantee this will work out. I feel most of know there is a risk but the reward is worth it at this point. Time will tell. I just don't think its a fair argument to make statements that since a player or coach is available that must mean he isn't worth it.

 

[Reid1boys]

When they don’t do anything people complain. When they do something people complain. I sit back and enjoy the show..

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.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Kinda signals giving our 4th this year for Mingo wasn’t a genius move. That’s what I always conplain about is plan. All decisions have to be coordinated to be effective. A 4th could have got you a player who could help this year. Now your 4th is gonna be fighting for a roster spot and be 3rd WR at best. I think Turpin is better WR3 option most of the time

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

 

[shabazz]

Pickens won’t get #1 money unless one, they wait to resign him and two, he absolutely blows up this year. The former is possible, the latter is unlikely given Lamb and the run/pass ratio were likely to pursue.

Contract year
Getting newfound single coverage
Established Qb throwing to him

Sounds like the perfect storm for a breakout season

 

[rambo2]

Missing on Mingo doesn't mean we made a bad trade for Pickens.

Are you worried we didn't just significantly upgrade our WR position?

Doubt 99 year old Jerry cares about selling a few jerseys at this point.

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

 

[DuncanIso]

need more info from Spotrac, but it looks like his 2025 money isn't GTD.

We might only be out the draft picks, if the team has to Post June cut him.