Thoughts on the Mingo trade!

[baltcowboy]

This isn't a now move, but more towards the future. Mingo is very raw, but does possess elite athletic traits. He could potentially become that X receiver we lack. By trading for him, doesn't exclude the team from drafting another high receiver this year. Probably overpaid a little, but they are banking on his upside. I really liked him in the draft 2 years ago, has some Dez Bryant qualities, but he is more in the Jalen Tolbert level right now and won't make a big, immediate impact.

I hate the Eagles and Commanders so much that I decided to be more positive. I question Carolina as an organization and don’t believe they used Mingo properly. I don’t think the Cowboys trust any receiver after CeeDee and I expect Mingo to get a chance. He is 6’2, runs a 4.46 forty so there is talent. Just put him out there and see what he can do. Don’t bury him if he messes up keep him out there.

 

[atlantacowboy]

This isn't a now move, but more towards the future. Mingo is very raw, but does possess elite athletic traits. He could potentially become that X receiver we lack. By trading for him, doesn't exclude the team from drafting another high receiver this year. Probably overpaid a little, but they are banking on his upside. I really liked him in the draft 2 years ago, has some Dez Bryant qualities, but he is more in the Jalen Tolbert level right now and won't make a big, immediate impact.

We just spent next years 4th round pick on him. Maybe we could take another WR in round 1 to pair with Lamb and go full Matt Millen.

 

[jazzcat22]

Dak is 17% of the cap this year and will never be close to 40%. Next year will be the highest at 32%.

Fun with numbers. He has a higher impact overall. And the future amounts keeps them from getting better players in the very near future.

 

[jazzcat22]

So Cooper traded for a 5 and Mingo for a 4. That’s a Jerry trade.

Very different circumstances.

 

[Hoofbite]

Next week, Jerry’s gonna go to the locker room with tears in his eyes after a drubbing and say, “I deliver the great Mingo to you, and this is how you repay me?”

Then he’ll go into an early 90s story about an d-lineman who stubbed his toe before a Thanksgiving game and was able to bounce back and play his heart out in a long shot victory before eating 3 whole turkeys by himself.

 

[TheDank]

I hope Mingo works out but performance wise so far this is like getting a 4th rounder for Mazi. Sure there's still a chance they turn it around but it's getting slimmer and the cost for a team that doesn't fill holes in FA and generally drafts well is way too much.

 

[darthseinfeld]

This isn't a now move, but more towards the future. Mingo is very raw, but does possess elite athletic traits. He could potentially become that X receiver we lack. By trading for him, doesn't exclude the team from drafting another high receiver this year. Probably overpaid a little, but they are banking on his upside. I really liked him in the draft 2 years ago, has some Dez Bryant qualities, but he is more in the Jalen Tolbert level right now and won't make a big, immediate impact.

I think its one of those " We had him really high during the draft and now he is available " things. Almost like if they would have traded for Mims when the Jets first dangled him

There were good reasons to be high on him. I was. I was hoping they were aggressive and traded up for him in the 2nd. I think your hope has to be that a change in scenery and a much better QB makes a big difference. My hope is in 2025 we get the level of production from Mingo we are getting from Tolbert now. We dont have a real #2 on the roster. Having 2 guys in the 65/750 range helps alleviate that

 

[sdfidaho]

Jerry sucked you ALL IN again. He has you talking about the team.

I seriously doubt he sucked very many people in at all

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Should have stayed Pat and been sellers, this team needs front office people running the show so bad.

 

[Smith22]

Fun with numbers. He has a higher impact overall. And the future amounts keeps them from getting better players in the very near future.

They could restructure 2 contracts next year and have close to $100 million.

Also, Parsons currently counts for $21 million next year. That number could be lowered easily.

 

[kskboys]

This isn't a now move, but more towards the future. Mingo is very raw, but does possess elite athletic traits. He could potentially become that X receiver we lack. By trading for him, doesn't exclude the team from drafting another high receiver this year. Probably overpaid a little, but they are banking on his upside. I really liked him in the draft 2 years ago, has some Dez Bryant qualities, but he is more in the Jalen Tolbert level right now and won't make a big, immediate impact.

We just traded a valuable draft pick for an overdrafted bust.

 

[sdfidaho]

This isn't a now move, but more towards the future. Mingo is very raw, but does possess elite athletic traits. He could potentially become that X receiver we lack. By trading for him, doesn't exclude the team from drafting another high receiver this year. Probably overpaid a little, but they are banking on his upside. I really liked him in the draft 2 years ago, has some Dez Bryant qualities, but he is more in the Jalen Tolbert level right now and won't make a big, immediate impact.

Jerry’s mind:
We really liked him 2 years ago when Carolina took him in the 2nd.
I can get him for a 4th AND get a 7th back….I’ll look like a genius and this will really help my Franchise QB next year.
Carolina:
Ummmm
You’ll give us a high 4th for a WR we realized can’t catch a football and would probably be cut next year?
We hate to do it, but okay…
Hangs up phone. Everyone looks at each other….
All bust out laughing…Bwahahahaha

 

[kskboys]

They could restructure 2 contracts next year and have close to $100 million.

Also, Parsons currently counts for $21 million next year. That number could be lowered easily.

So, you think we should keep pushing money down the road just to finish 9-8?

 

[sdfidaho]

So, you think we should keep pushing money down the road just to finish 9-8?

Exactly!
Here’s a good idea:
Let’s turn right around and restructure Dak’s contract to have him sucking here even longer

 

[Section446]

Meat on the bone, baby! What can I say...

I guess it can't get much worse for the guy, right? He has 1 reception for 1 yard on the year.

 

[Swagger]

Jerry’s mind:
We really liked him 2 years ago when Carolina took him in the 2nd.
I can get him for a 4th AND get a 7th back….I’ll look like a genius and this will really help my Franchise QB next year.
Carolina:
Ummmm
You’ll give us a high 4th for a WR we realized can’t catch a football and would probably be cut next year?
We hate to do it, but okay…
Hangs up phone. Everyone looks at each other….
All bust out laughing…Bwahahahaha

 

[IceStar-D7]

The worst receiver they had. From the worst team in the league. And we give em a 4th rounder. Everybody is laughing their azz off over this trade. How far have we fallen....

 

[IceStar-D7]

Exactly!
Here’s a good idea:
Let’s turn right around and restructure Dak’s contract to have him sucking here even longer

Why not???? keep this 30 year ride going.....

 

[sdfidaho]

Why not???? keep this 30 year ride going.....

Right?!?!
Keep going with what’s working

 

[IceStar-D7]

Right?!?!
Keep going with what’s working

That's been about the only thing we fans can count on for the last 30 years. Hey, the Jonesboyz are consistent- at least at this