Maxx Crosby or George Pickens?

We can’t afford to reduce the offense by subtracting the best player even though we need to boost the defense. Crosby would be a nice add but he’s having knee surgery and getting up there in age. Raiders will want a first round pick for him.
Also, unsure if any one player or even group of players will help the defense as long as eberflus is running things.
 
Chuck 54 said:
You can afford to pay both of them. Crosby’s contract isn’t bad. The question is what would it take to acquire Crosby. I would happily give them our best #1 this year and next year’s 2.

But resign Pickens unless there’s another vet you’d like just as much. Year 2 in the offense should be even better for Pickens.
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Does Stephen believe this?
 
Hawkeye0202 said:
........C'mon man. You know better, we all know for the most part, players follow the money regardless of teams. If all things are equal (money), they will likely choose the team that will give them the best chance of success. This is 101.......nothing new.

I have clearly stated Hendrickson could demand more than Spotrac $25M value, maybe even $30M. To get that, he's certain going to have plenty of bidders, but I'm hoping Jerry at least makes an efford w/o overpaying.
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If there's a market Hendrickson may even get close to $40m (which was the point that was being discussed). Spotrac is quoting 'market worth', that goes out of the window in FA especially with the number of teams likely to be competing for the signature.....teams with much healthier CAP Space (over the next couple of years) and less positions to fill.
 
Well since Pickens is finding the end zone 9 times has over 1400 yards receiving and doesn’t need knee surgery I guess I’ll choose ….


:huh::facepalm:
 
CowboyoWales said:
Can find 'evidence' to back up any argument....

www.nfl.com/news/derrick-henry-clarifies-baltimore-was-always-my-no-1-option#:~:text=Derrick%20Henry%20clarifies%20'Baltimore%20was,what%20was%20really%20going%20on.

Derrick Henry created a stir recently by noting that the Dallas Cowboys never reached out to him during the free agency process. Henry wants to make it clear that even if Dallas had called, he would have chosen Baltimore.
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From your post ........my point is we never "lost out" coz Jerry never wanted him.......


. We lost out on Henry because there was a team (with an MVP QB, infinitely better running game, all-round roster and prospects of a ring).....

This from the article.......
And I know, like you said, the Cowboys lost (Tony) Pollard, so I didn't know if they're going to be looking for a running back. I live here in the offseason, I've been training here, living here for a while, so I just thought it made sense, and you know, I thought there'd be talks. But they never really reached out. And you know, like I said, everything happens for a reason, I just pray to God to put me in the place where I'm meant to be, and Baltimore is that spot. And I'm happy and I'm excited for the opportunity. But the Cowboys never reached out, and it's all good. At the end of the day, no hard feelings."
 
CowboyoWales said:
If there's a market Hendrickson may even get close to $40m (which was the point that was being discussed)
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So you think he could command $10M MORE than the $30M one-year deal he signed before the season started.......AFTER missing most of this season and having surgery? His value was $30M before the season, according to his agent ( 1-year deal with Bengals). I don't see him commanding $40M, but if he does........count me out.



https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6873762/2025/12/08/trey-hendrickson-core-muscle-surgery-bengals/
 
I actually feel like the Raiders might take less for him than we think. Listen, whoever wants him will have to take on most of that contract and he just signed it btw. The Raiders know that. If they want two 1st rounders for him, they would need to offer to eat most of that deal. I can't see them willing to pay that. But I can see Dallas doing it as long as he's willing to redo the deal immediately. Saying that, I bet the raiders would take two 2nd round picks for him and a player. Nobody will give up a first for a guy about to have knee surgery.
 
Bigrandrn said:
Remember guys, we had the top scoring and passing O in the league 2 years ago without Pickens and a lesser running game and similar oline. We need D help more than we need a number 2 like Pickens. Flournoy might be better than who we had as our #2 2 years ago too (old cooks and Gallup).
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They were 5th in passing.
 
Hawkeye0202 said:
So you think he could command $10M MORE than the $30M one-year deal he signed before the season started.......AFTER missing most of this season and having surgery? His value was $30M before the season, according to his agent ( 1-year deal with Bengals). I don't see him commanding $40M, but if he does........count me out.



https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6873762/2025/12/08/trey-hendrickson-core-muscle-surgery-bengals/
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He got paid $29m, only after complaining to the Bengals in August. He wasnt on the market and it was a case of negotiate some sort of increase, or sit out. What he was paid was nothing as to what he would get in the free market.
If he's fit someone WILL overpay, even if it's on a short term bases. Our CAP situation, in the next 2026 through 2028 makes it difficult......especially as you say, with a player coming off an injury.
 
CowboyoWales said:
He got paid $29m, only after complaining to the Bengals in August. He wasnt on the market and it was a case of negotiate some sort of increase, or sit out. What he was paid was nothing as to what he would get in the free market.
If he's fit someone WILL overpay, even if it's on a short term bases. Our CAP situation, in the next 2026 through 2028 makes it difficult......especially as you say, with a player coming off an injury.
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You didn't answer my question........you think he will command $40M?

Your post.....
If there's a market Hendrickson may even get close to $40m
 
Rayman70 said:
If they want two 1st rounders for him, they would need to offer to eat most of that deal. I can't see them willing to pay that. But I can see Dallas doing it as long as he's willing to redo the deal immediately.
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No way in hell any team will give the Raiders two first-round picks w/o redoing his current deal.
 
Hawkeye0202 said:
You didn't answer my question........you think he will command $40M?

Your post.....
If there's a market Hendrickson may even get close to $40m
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You never answered mine on the potential suitors that'll raise his price above the $30m.

He'll get close to $40m, certainly north of $35m (if two teams, in a Win Now situation and available CAP get in a bidding war over his signature......say Rams and Pats),
 
KingCorcoran said:
Pickens can be signed without giving up assets. Crosby would be attractive to teams that have a realistic chance to get to a Super Bowl. It might make sense for New England or Jacksonville. The Dallas Cowboys are nowhere near being capable of competing with top teams.
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I think if we replace half the D with some good players we can compete....These top teams this year aint that good....
 
jazzcat22 said:
You have no idea how I look at thongs. I do so objectively. I do not use hope. However you can’t comprehend logic.

And yet your logic is based off “dislike” of the QB and owner, and team overall. It is in your every post.
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BINGO
 
Why are you guys taking the cheese on Clarence’s stupid poll. The Cowboys would need Pickens, Crosby, the two first round picks, plus free agents to even compete for the 7th wild card spot and the NFC East title next year.
 
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