TRADED Porter traded to Cowboys (2027/6th round, 2028/2nd round)

[Reid1boys]

I like the player but we seem far away from winning

really? Those awesome Rams are 1-2. Are they close to winning?

 

[Jstopper]

It’s astounding to read the difference in reaction to this trade from Cowboys fans on Twitter compared to yall on this message board. Yall some of the most miserable people on this board, it’s disgusting

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Or work out a long-term or short-term deal. His salary for this year (minus signing bonus) is $4 million. He might be willing to take a two-year deal where we had a sizable signing bonus. Let's say we gave him a $10 million bonus, adding a $5 million cap hit, then throw in a non-guaranteed $20 million base for next year that allows us to move on with a $5 million hit if he doesn't work out. If he does work out, we have him under contract but can try to negotiate a long-term deal to bring down the base that we gave him.

Essentially, we'd be giving him $10 million to make sure we have him on the team next year if we want to have him on the team. But because of the way it is structured, he gets a nice incentive to sign this year and he's set to make top 10 corner money next year (without a new deal).

 

[gimmesix]

I believe in Malachi for the future.

But Gary and Von gotta go.

So we still need more young talented edges.

We do, but Eze was a second and Lawrence a first, so if they show us something I doubt we use too early of a pick on one. Right now, I'd be planning to spend the first-rounder on one, though, and let God sort them out. Trading for a corner eliminates that possibility at least. And I think the DT acquisitions and S acquisitions limit those possibilities with either early pick as well. Hopefully, Broderick Jones will give us some hope at RT, like Guyton has done at LT, to take that off our draft plate.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Only frustration is the refusal to go out and get free agents. We never get top end talent the easiest way: signing them without giving up draft capital.

Top end FA talent is ridiculously overpaid. That's why lots of teams don't sign them.

 

[Risen Star]

Porter will give Gary more time to get to the QB.

 

[Gonzomandela01]

Damn it, we just lost another potential Schoonmaker.

 

[big dog cowboy]

If Porter is so good why would the Steelers trade him for the 64th overall pick in the 2028 draft and a conditional 6th?

Why would they trade Pickens for only a 3rd?

 

[Risen Star]

 

[AbeBeta]

Porter is very very good. A second is not a bad price.

Some of y'all just sort of want the team to suck every year so your lonely selves can do a deep dive into the upcoming draft.

Get a girlfriend -- or a boyfriend -- whatever you are into. I support all of it.

They will distract you from this draft obsession.

A second for Porter? That is the best news we could have hoped for.

A 2nd in 2028 and a 6th in 2027?

That is so light.

You always make a deal and assume it is gonna make those picks so late in the round that they lose value.

Steelers are going to get roasted over this -- can't retain the son of a legendary player? Get very little back? Wow.

 

[HungryLion]

All those lamenting the trade.

It’s a 2nd in 2028.

Do you know what the odds are of drafting a starting corner the caliber of Porter Jr? It’s probably like 20% at best.

Most second rounders do NOT develop into a player of his caliber.

How many blown second rounders by the cowboys have we seen lately?

 

[Playmaker3128]

We never hit on our second round pick anyway so why not

 

[Reid1boys]

Anyone complaining about this are absolutely brain dead

no, they just like to complain. It is in there DNA. They get up out of bed, kick their dog , slap their wife, and complain their coffee is cold. That is how they start their day.

 

[gimmesix]

I know he's coming here without a new deal, but that doesn't mean they can't work one out. They don't have that option during the season with Pickens because he's on the tag. I think we'll try to get something done with Porter so we can tag Pickens again before working out a long-term deal with him.

 

[AbeBeta]

Why would they trade Pickens for only a 3rd?

Steelers are trending stupid. Awesome that we are taking advantage

 

[Risen Star]

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Yep, this board complained for years that we weren’t aggressive in acquiring talent. Now that we’ve become hyper aggressive in acquiring talent the last two years, they’re complaining about that too.

Man it’s mind boggling but that tells me these guys aren’t genuine.

 

[Jstopper]

zone. Brilliant move lol

The Cowboys play the 12th highest rate of man coverage in the league. What are you talking about??

 

[Redsfan_83]

What his contract status currently? FA in '27? Needs a new deal? That is lots to give up, we need so much more than him..ugh

 

[RS12]

go complain some more.. it makes you happy.

You go slobber some more.