Dallas Cowboys Offseason Thread (5 Viewers)

[Boston]

George Pickens to Dallas ?

Steelers trade Pickens to Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens as part of a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Wednesday.In addition to Pickens, Dallas will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-round choice.Pickens is...

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If it involves draft picks it is Interesting timing since it will not involve 2025 picks.

Sounds like a third rounder. Hey, when you give a fourth for Mingo, I guess Pickens is worth a third.

That Mingo trade is an all-time head-scratcher…it will never make sense.

This is an interesting deal…I am not a Pickens fan but this seems like a really nice fit…Lamb and Pickens is a serious 1-2 punch if Pickens can keep his head on straight…the x-factor is the contract…do you pay Pickens now or wait a year…either way is risky…if you pay him now and he is an issue you will regret it…if you wait a year and he lights it up I don’t see him giving any discounts…gonna be really interesting to watch this unfold.

This is pure speculation, but I would say it's built upon some very concrete history of seeing/hearing Pickens for the past three years; does anyone really think they are getting a discount/great price on him even if he's signed this year instead of next? Where do we honestly think Pickens is rating himself amongst other NFL wide receivers with regards to a contract? Feels like it will be a headache either way IMO. Should be interesting at least as he shares an agent with Micah Parsons, who is also seeking a new deal.

Agreed…but if he has a monster year in his contract year it takes things to another level because now he may actually have some hand.

 

[pinkstapler]

George Pickens to Dallas ?

Steelers trade Pickens to Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens as part of a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Wednesday.In addition to Pickens, Dallas will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-round choice.Pickens is...

thescore.com

If it involves draft picks it is Interesting timing since it will not involve 2025 picks.

Sounds like a third rounder. Hey, when you give a fourth for Mingo, I guess Pickens is worth a third.

That Mingo trade is an all-time head-scratcher…it will never make sense.

This is an interesting deal…I am not a Pickens fan but this seems like a really nice fit…Lamb and Pickens is a serious 1-2 punch if Pickens can keep his head on straight…the x-factor is the contract…do you pay Pickens now or wait a year…either way is risky…if you pay him now and he is an issue you will regret it…if you wait a year and he lights it up I don’t see him giving any discounts…gonna be really interesting to watch this unfold.

This is pure speculation, but I would say it's built upon some very concrete history of seeing/hearing Pickens for the past three years; does anyone really think they are getting a discount/great price on him even if he's signed this year instead of next? Where do we honestly think Pickens is rating himself amongst other NFL wide receivers with regards to a contract? Feels like it will be a headache either way IMO. Should be interesting at least as he shares an agent with Micah Parsons, who is also seeking a new deal.

Agreed…but if he has a monster year in his contract year it takes things to another level because now he may actually have some hand.

True. Well I won't besmirch the Cowboys thread, as there are definitely some scenarios where this plays out great for the team/it's fans. They needed another talented WR across from Lamb, and they got one. But as a Steelers fan, I'm also happy enough with how it played out. Hopefully our now very ugly WR room is enough to keep Rodgers away and we can finally have a losing season and a high draft pick hah.

 

[Gatorade]

Glad I traded for Dak in the off season.

 

[Boston]

George Pickens to Dallas ?

Steelers trade Pickens to Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens as part of a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team announced Wednesday.In addition to Pickens, Dallas will receive a 2027 sixth-round pick in exchange for a 2026 third-round selection and a 2027 fifth-round choice.Pickens is...

thescore.com

If it involves draft picks it is Interesting timing since it will not involve 2025 picks.

Sounds like a third rounder. Hey, when you give a fourth for Mingo, I guess Pickens is worth a third.

That Mingo trade is an all-time head-scratcher…it will never make sense.

This is an interesting deal…I am not a Pickens fan but this seems like a really nice fit…Lamb and Pickens is a serious 1-2 punch if Pickens can keep his head on straight…the x-factor is the contract…do you pay Pickens now or wait a year…either way is risky…if you pay him now and he is an issue you will regret it…if you wait a year and he lights it up I don’t see him giving any discounts…gonna be really interesting to watch this unfold.

This is pure speculation, but I would say it's built upon some very concrete history of seeing/hearing Pickens for the past three years; does anyone really think they are getting a discount/great price on him even if he's signed this year instead of next? Where do we honestly think Pickens is rating himself amongst other NFL wide receivers with regards to a contract? Feels like it will be a headache either way IMO. Should be interesting at least as he shares an agent with Micah Parsons, who is also seeking a new deal.

Agreed…but if he has a monster year in his contract year it takes things to another level because now he may actually have some hand.

True. Well I won't besmirch the Cowboys thread, as there are definitely some scenarios where this plays out great for the team/it's fans. They needed another talented WR across from Lamb, and they got one. But as a Steelers fan, I'm also happy enough with how it played out. Hopefully our now very ugly WR room is enough to keep Rodgers away and we can finally have a losing season and a high draft pick hah.

Definitely...this is a trade that could go in so many different directions for both teams.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Well, how do we feel boys?

If we somehow hit on the RB we may have a competitive team.

 

[Football Jones]

Great trade, Jerry.

We cookin'.

:letjerrycook:

 

[Football Jones]

This could essentially be a rental, but we should get a nice comp pick if so.

 

[LawFitz]

Martavis Bryant
Antonio Brown
Dionte Johnson
George Pickens

Curious to see if one of these things is not like the others.

 

[Football Jones]

Well, how do we fele boys?

If we somehow hit on the RB we may have a competitive team.

I love it. If it doesn't work out long-term with Pickens, we should get a 3rd round compensatory pick.

Just saw an article the other day making fun of Jerry for being a blowhard about saying he was working on a couple big deals and nothing happening. Woops, lol. I guess ol' Jerruh wasn't playin', after all. Interesting this trade didn't go down during the draft, but I'm glad it didnt because it would've cost us Revel. My guess is that's exactly why Jerry didnt do it then.

Better have some good DBs when you play the Boys...

 

[travdogg]

Glad I traded for Dak in the off season.

Great move and was always a nice buy low. Dak was an MVP candidate in 2023 and has a history of bouncing back from injuries really strongly. No reason why he won't be a top 10 guy in 2025.

 

[fatness]

Well, how do we fele boys?

This is creepy-sounding.

 

[eighsse2]

Well, how do we fele boys?

This is creepy-sounding.

And then he wants to hit on a RB.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Well, how do we fele boys?

This is creepy-sounding.

This is you guys?

 

[Instinctive]

Cautiously excited about Pickens. Talent definitely there. And really needed to take some attention away from Ceedee. Or they keep it there and now someone makes them pay.

 

[Gold Fox]

Martavis Bryant
Antonio Brown
Dionte Johnson
George Pickens

Curious to see if one of these things is not like the others.

don't forget Chase Claypool.

 

[LawFitz]

Martavis Bryant
Antonio Brown
Dionte Johnson
George Pickens

Curious to see if one of these things is not like the others.

don't forget Chase Claypool.

Thanks. Amazing how bad these trades have worked out for the receving teams. Stillers have been so good at squeezing productivity out of these headcases then selling just before the wheels pop off.

 

[Terpman22]

Pickens trade is a good move for the Cowboys. Gotta take swings. Worst case scenario, you get a 3 back after he signs with another team in 2026

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Pickens trade is a good move for the Cowboys. Gotta take swings. Worst case scenario, you get a 3 back after he signs with another team in 2026

Thanks! How are you holding up? Do you think you ladies will still get voted most popular?

 

[King of the Jungle]

Pickens trade is a good move for the Cowboys. Gotta take swings. Worst case scenario, you get a 3 back after he signs with another team in 2026

I like to poke fun at Jerry…because he is Jerry. However I like the move as well. If they have any chance to compete with PHI/WAS the next few Dak years they need to take a swing. The change of scenery may be what Pickens needed.

 

[Terpman22]

Pickens trade is a good move for the Cowboys. Gotta take swings. Worst case scenario, you get a 3 back after he signs with another team in 2026

Thanks! How are you holding up? Do you think you ladies will still get voted most popular?

I'm ok with it, I think the Eagles have the scheme and player to slow down pretty much any offensive system, but I think the move definitely will affect Lamb's ceiling much more than people are willing to admit, fantasy wise at least. If you guys have the offensive line shored up you guys can do some damage this year.

 

[oldmanhawkins]

Pickens trade is a good move for the Cowboys. Gotta take swings. Worst case scenario, you get a 3 back after he signs with another team in 2026

I like to poke fun at Jerry…because he is Jerry. However I like the move as well. If they have any chance to compete with PHI/WAS the next few Dak years they need to take a swing. The change of scenery may be what Pickens needed.

I guess it’s possible that Ceedee is such an alpha that Pickens falls in line, but I don’t see it. I’d be worried that the culture in Dallas is not ideal for Pickens to lock in, and he could very well make things substantially worse in the locker room. I think Gabe Davis would have made more sense (though he was released after).
But Dallas is a talented team, with a QB that everyone has given up on prematurely, so it could work out. I just don’t think it’s without risk.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Pickens trade is a good move for the Cowboys. Gotta take swings. Worst case scenario, you get a 3 back after he signs with another team in 2026

I like to poke fun at Jerry…because he is Jerry. However I like the move as well. If they have any chance to compete with PHI/WAS the next few Dak years they need to take a swing. The change of scenery may be what Pickens needed.

I guess it’s possible that Ceedee is such an alpha that Pickens falls in line, but I don’t see it. I’d be worried that the culture in Dallas is not ideal for Pickens to lock in, and he could very well make things substantially worse in the locker room. I think Gabe Davis would have made more sense (though he was released after).
But Dallas is a talented team, with a QB that everyone has given up on prematurely, so it could work out. I just don’t think it’s without risk.

I think there is a risk as well, but just the type of risk DAL needs to take to compete in their division. It may not work out, however not rolling the dice on someone would be wasting the year imo.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Pickens trade is a good move for the Cowboys. Gotta take swings. Worst case scenario, you get a 3 back after he signs with another team in 2026

I like to poke fun at Jerry…because he is Jerry. However I like the move as well. If they have any chance to compete with PHI/WAS the next few Dak years they need to take a swing. The change of scenery may be what Pickens needed.

I guess it’s possible that Ceedee is such an alpha that Pickens falls in line, but I don’t see it. I’d be worried that the culture in Dallas is not ideal for Pickens to lock in, and he could very well make things substantially worse in the locker room. I think Gabe Davis would have made more sense (though he was released after).
But Dallas is a talented team, with a QB that everyone has given up on prematurely, so it could work out. I just don’t think it’s without risk.

Of course it’s a risk, but the reward is also high. The Cowboys have a long history of dealing with diva wide receivers and everything that I’ve seen and heard about Pickens leads me to believe he’s just like every other wide receiver I’ve ever seen play.

Lamb isn’t exactly a church mouse as of late. Irvin, Owens, Dez, Antonio Bryant, Keyshawn Johnson, etc.

This isn’t their first rodeo.

 

[Football Jones]

GP's contested catch metrics are ridiculous. In fact, nobody is even close in contested yards per catch. And that was with Trubinsky, Kenny 2 gloves, Fields, and the ghost of Russell Wilson. Dak is going to look like Dan Marino to George.

CeeDee is likely going to draw the double, the top corner, or both. Pickens isn't going to know what to do singled-up against the opponent's 2nd corner. He could feast.

 

[oldmanhawkins]

GP's contested catch metrics are ridiculous. In fact, nobody is even close in contested yards per catch. And that was with Trubinsky, Kenny 2 gloves, Fields, and the ghost of Russell Wilson. Dak is going to look like Dan Marino to George.

CeeDee is likely going to draw the double, the top corner, or both. Pickens isn't going to know what to do singled-up against the opponent's 2nd corner. He could feast.

He's always reminded me of Dez. Maybe Ceedee will let him wear 88.

I've had Pickens on the trade block for almost a year now. Surprised no one is sniffing around because it is easy to imagine a huge upside.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Welp, looks the the eagles are starting the season with a loss

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Troy on GMA

 

[Cowboysfan8]

Schedule

Eagles
Chiefs
Lions
Vikings
Chargers
Commanders

Weeks 11-16. Kind of a rough stretch lol

 

[Gatorade]

Schedule

Eagles
Chiefs
Lions
Vikings
Chargers
Commanders

Weeks 11-16. Kind of a rough stretch lol

Need to be 7-3 before that stretch starts

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I know none of us have any expectations and were all shellshocked from the past 10+ years but.....

I like Shotty so far. Says all the right things and is handling everything well. Hope hes a good gameday manager.

 

[Cowboysfan8]

I know none of us have any expectations and were all shellshocked from the past 10+ years but.....

I like Shotty so far. Says all the right things and is handling everything well. Hope hes a good gameday manager.

I agree

I’m optimistic. The offense has a chance to be pretty good

 

[Ruffrodys05]

I've always felt it is healthier to be optimistic than pessimistic.