No extension for Pickens please

[Zman5]

What if Josh Allen or Joe Burrow were the Cowboys' quarterback?

Burrow already plays for a team just like the Cowboys. Two great WR and a terrible defense. The results are about same or worse.

 

[Mcsports]

Burrow already plays for a team just like the Cowboys. Two great WR and a terrible defense. The results are about same or worse.

Excellent point.

 

[Pass2Run]

Can’t trade him. He has no contract

You can franchise tag him, then trade him.

 

[KingCorcoran]

It's clearly a franchise tag for 2 years and then let him walk.

That would cost over $28 million next season and over $30 million 2027. And all of it hits the cap each year. No way to mitigate it. How is that better than signing him?

 

[KingCorcoran]

You can franchise tag him, then trade him.

Unless he waits until July 16 to sign the tag. The tag gives Mulugheta a lot of control. Do you believe that appeals to Jerry?

 

[LovinItAll]

Lol. Fans here are so fickle. GP is a huge asset to the team and has been balling out all year. He needs to play in Dallas next year. Who knows beyond that. One thing is for sure: Fluornoy having two decent games doesn’t mean he’s enough of an impact player to take Pickens’ spot. That’s delusional.

I guess it’s too much to ask for our OL to stay healthy.

Our defense….something has to be done. I don’t buy that it’s totally a coaching issue. It’s a personnel issue as well. Sure hope McClay works some magic for next year.

This year’s team was never expected to contend for a deep playoff run, or to even make the playoffs for that matter. The O/U for games won was 7.5 to start the season. Funny how the oddsmakers are tuned into the pulse of the league.

 

[AmericanCowboy]

Lol. Fans here are so fickle. GP is a huge asset to the team and has been balling out all year. He needs to play in Dallas next year. Who knows beyond that. One thing is for sure: Fluornoy having two decent games doesn’t mean he’s enough of an impact player to take Pickens’ spot. That’s delusional.

I guess it’s too much to ask for our OL to stay healthy.

Our defense….something has to be done. I don’t buy that it’s totally a coaching issue. It’s a personnel issue as well. Sure hope McClay works some magic for next year.

This year’s team was never expected to contend for a deep playoff run, or to even make the playoffs for that matter. The O/U for games won was 7.5 to start the season. Funny how the oddsmakers are tuned into the pulse of the league.

Yea what is everyone talking about? He has been the 2nd best receiver in football except for the last two weeks.

Everyone is acting like A) It's their money being spent to keep him and B) like Jerry would do anything with that money anyway. Spend the money...it doesn't matter because we arent going to bring in anyone anyway

 

[visionary]

I said it before and I'll say it again. Daks best chance at success is a top flight defense. Look at Seattle. Darnold is basically Dak give or take a few spots. He actually has a shot at a deep playoff run with jsn and Rasheed Shahid. That's what dak needs.

Great defense and great run game

 

[charron]

How old will Dak be by the time they build that from the current roster?

Don't say 87.

THey aren't bereft of talent on the field. While they desperately need a few upgrades the biggest issue is getting the right coaches. The right staff would have these guys playing better.

 

[stilltheguru]

Great defense and great run game

Yup. Been saying this when everyone was asking for another receiver. As the evidence has finally shown this year. Even with top flight receivers he still can't perform consistently late in the season. On gotta have it 4th down he still throws short of the sticks to the fullback. What's the point of having Pickens if you aren't going to either him or lamb in December gotta have it moments?

 

[MyFairLady]

Can’t trade him. He has no contract

Not sure this is accurate. I mean Parsons had no contract. Isn't it pretty common for players to get traded in the last year of their deal? You can question his value all you want (not high IMHO) but he can be traded.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Not his fault. He's a stud #1. But Dak can't have 2 of them on the team because he can't take advantage of both skill sets often enough.

The $ commitment went to Cee Dee.
Pickens with Lamb on the field is apparently invisible, & what happened vs Detroit is a red flag.

We should look to trade GP3 and recoup a pick.

Let's roll with Flournoy @ #2 in 2026. He has shown enough to warrant the promotion.

We need to prioritize this atrocious Defense if we are going to be a quality football team. A 2nd stud WR isn't the answer.

you know he had 1200 yards this season!? 3rd in the league!!! 8th in total receptions, 7th in TDs
so come on dude. Pickens quit in the past two games. just pouting the whoel time.
. he obviously quit in detroit game, where both flournoy and CD had 100+ yard games.
Flournoy is out there hustling and this guy is just jogging around.
I understand why pitt was willing to let him walk so easily and so cheaply.
you can't trade him, as he is in the last year of his contract. I say we let him walk and get our 3rd back.
yes, we need to prioritize defense.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

They can build it by next year if they wanted to. They don't want to. If you can pay Pickens 40 mil you can sign 2 top defenders for that price for starters.

Give me the 2 D players because this D can’t stop a nose bleed. Not had a decent D since the L. Glover and Jay Ferguson days.

 

[Redsfan_83]

Flournoy is currently our 3rd or 4th option. He definitely looks solid, but thanks to 13 and 88, it is much needed. What did Pickens do wrong last night? I missed some of the game.

 

[conner01]

Can’t trade him. He has no contract

Ypu could tag and trade, assuming there’s a trade out there

 

[visionary]

Yup. Been saying this when everyone was asking for another receiver. As the evidence has finally shown this year. Even with top flight receivers he still can't perform consistently late in the season. On gotta have it 4th down he still throws short of the sticks to the fullback. What's the point of having Pickens if you aren't going to either him or lamb in December gotta have it moments?

On the drives with the 3 FGs Dak did not throw a single pass beyond the LOS once we got to the MN 30 yard line, not one on 3 drives. All runs or screens

What?
You have 2 #1 WRs and you cant throw to them in critical situations?

 

[conner01]

It's clearly a franchise tag for 2 years and then let him walk.

Not 2 years. If you tag him you won’t be tagging him a second time because it gets very expensive

 

[stilltheguru]

Give me the 2 D players because this D can’t stop a nose bleed. Not had a decent D since the L. Glover and Jay Ferguson days.

Quay walker and jaquan brisker. Then go to the draft and upgrade more. And get a better coordinator. Easy

 

[conner01]

You can franchise tag him, then trade him.

I’d tag him and see if I can make a deal that’s reasonable. If not I’d trade him. But I’m not sure he’s gonna bring a load of capital in a trade. No contract lowers his value, and I’m guessing there are team who still qurstion his heart and desire. But anything you get is better than just letting him walk

 

[MyFairLady]

On the drives with the 3 FGs Dak did not throw a single pass beyond the LOS once we got to the MN 30 yard line, not one on 3 drives. All runs or screens

What?
You have 2 #1 WRs and you cant throw to them in critical situations?

Are you not impressed with the stats? Are you implying that they are empty? Imagine if we didn't fake the FG on the first drive it would have been even worse.