The Pros and Cons of acquiring George Pickens

[DanTanna]

Pros: None
Cons: All

 

[Bobhaze]

I am fine with taking a chance on the player ....... he is very very talented.

My problem with this whole scenerio is how the front office builds this team from the outside in instead of the inside out.

Hopefully with 2 number one recievers we will not have the same failures in the playoffs.

I have that concern as well. We’re usually aggressive to get a wr but not so much a DT.

 

[5Stars]

lol...the OP presents his post like he is turning in a dissertation to some Jr. University.

 

[fivetwos]

The two largest problems are about where the rest of the roster is at when making this type of deal….that and putting your rookie HC in a potentially very tough spot.

Aside from that I don’t see any scenario under which they are able to retain this player as long as Lamb is around.

Also, if you’re gonna spend a third like it’s house money, why not have traded up for TMac and have that guy for FIVE years instead of ONE? Could have found a guard later.

 

[Catpappy]

Glad we’re changing the culture

 

[75boyz]

The pros are: Already true in the here and now that he is better than any other WR not named Lamb on this team and a net gain positive after losing Cooks.

The cons are yet to be determined, but the questions remain as: Will he be able to co-exist as a number 2 option with less targets while in a contract year and keep his mouth shut?
Stay tuned.

Cowboys!

 

[Gambit]

I think your CONS list could probably use a few more bullet points due to the off the field concerns and his inability to separate.

I would’ve gone another direction but at least Jerry is swinging the bat and trying.

What off field concerns?

I've seen tape of him separating just fine, especially if defenders try to get physical with him.

 

[Stash]

The Dallas Cowboys desperately needed some help at the WR position and Jerry got aggressive and traded for the Steelers mercurial receiver George Pickens for a reasonable cost. No one would question Pickens’ talent.

To me, the good news of this trade outweighs the potential bad news.
THE GOOD NEWS (PROS)

• Pickens is a real first round talent, who at 24 has huge upside. If he can show more maturity here, he as a chance to be a stud.
• Pickens averages over 16 yards per catch in his career and has shown some consistency in getting open and making plays.
• He has averaged about 60 receptions for 1,000 yds in his first three seasons, which is certainly very good for the role we need him to be here.
• He’s been durable, playing in every game in 2022 and ‘23, and 14 last year.
• He didn’t cost a fortune and has the potential to give this offense some juice it desperately needs

THE POTENTIAL BAD NEWS (CONS)

• He has been one of the most fined players in the NFL for taunting and silly unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, accumulating nearly $300k in fines.
• He has a tendency to reduce effort and disappear when he is not targeted.
• His target to reception ratio has been 59% but he has not played for the most accurate passers the last 3 years.
• He only has one more year on his rookie contract. If he has a great season will JJ pay market price to keep him?

Overall I like this trade. Pickens gives this offense a real weapon and should force defenses to have to account for more than just Lamb. He didn’t cost a fortune either.

Key questions remain- Can GP grow up and become a more complete player and maximize his potential? Will he become a one year rental or will JJ be able to lock him down in a second contract?

It’s going to be fun waiting to see.

Thank you for summarizing both the pros and cons of this deal.

I feel that fans on both sides of the fence would benefit from reading this.

It’s not an either/or deal, it’s both.

 

[Stash]

I think your CONS list could probably use a few more bullet points due to the off the field concerns and his inability to separate.

I would’ve gone another direction but at least Jerry is swinging the bat and trying.

What are the “off the field concerns” you’re referring to?

 

[Bobhaze]

Glad we’re changing the culture

 

[zrinkill]

Kid is immature and self absorbed but has never been in trouble with the law.

Off the field issues that do not involve crimes are overblown

 

[crazyeddie]

It is a contract year. So I am going guess we will see a different version of Pickens this season.

Yup.

I predict George will have a great season.

Opposite of CD,he could put up huge numbers.

Regardless,he'll be fun to watch in this offense.

 

[jazzcat22]

I think your CONS list could probably use a few more bullet points due to the off the field concerns and his inability to separate.

I would’ve gone another direction but at least Jerry is swinging the bat and trying.

He does not have off the field issues.

 

[jazzcat22]

Glad we’re changing the culture

It has changed for the better.
However, a team needs a fiery passionate player.

 

[jazzcat22]

Props to Jerry and the FO.

 

[BoyzBlaster]

Pros: None
Cons: All

Balanced take.

 

[Praxit]

The Dallas Cowboys desperately needed some help at the WR position and Jerry got aggressive and traded for the Steelers mercurial receiver George Pickens for a reasonable cost. No one would question Pickens’ talent.

To me, the good news of this trade outweighs the potential bad news.
THE GOOD NEWS (PROS)

• Pickens is a real first round talent, who at 24 has huge upside. If he can show more maturity here, he as a chance to be a stud.
• Pickens averages over 16 yards per catch in his career and has shown some consistency in getting open and making plays.
• He has averaged about 60 receptions for 1,000 yds in his first three seasons, which is certainly very good for the role we need him to be here.
• He’s been durable, playing in every game in 2022 and ‘23, and 14 last year.
• He didn’t cost a fortune and has the potential to give this offense some juice it desperately needs

THE POTENTIAL BAD NEWS (CONS)

• He has been one of the most fined players in the NFL for taunting and silly unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, accumulating nearly $300k in fines.
• He has a tendency to reduce effort and disappear when he is not targeted.
• His target to reception ratio has been 59% but he has not played for the most accurate passers the last 3 years.
• He only has one more year on his rookie contract. If he has a great season will JJ pay market price to keep him?

Overall I like this trade. Pickens gives this offense a real weapon and should force defenses to have to account for more than just Lamb. He didn’t cost a fortune either.

Key questions remain- Can GP grow up and become a more complete player and maximize his potential? Will he become a one year rental or will JJ be able to lock him down in a second contract?

It’s going to be fun waiting to see.

Bullet.. .. I like the pick too. Hopefully, his character issues dont become an issue.

Maybe Shotty, has what he needs to help settle him down. But I wont bet on it.

 

[cnuball21]

What off field concerns?

I've seen tape of him separating just fine, especially if defenders try to get physical with him.

I listed an entire list on the 1st page

 

[cnuball21]

What are the “off the field concerns” you’re referring to?

See page 1

 

[Gambit]

- Suspended for fighting at UGA
- Off multiple teams draft boards for character concerns according to McGinn
- Fines over 200K in 23 for missing meetings and being late to team activities
- Has called out OC / QBs in the media
- Has ben benched for lack of effort
- Unnecessary penalties
- 90K in fines in 24 for being late to meetings and a game

You can classify these however you want just want to make sure we’re painting an honest picture about him.

All of this Id classify as on field or football related concerns. I don't think anyone is minimizing them. It's a legit concern. But when I was in my early 20s I sure did some some crazy immature stuff, a lot from a place of anger and frustration. Thankfully I was given opportunities to mature and put those things behind me.