PICKED UP

BY MARK HALPERN

     The Jerry Jones era as the  owner of the Cowboys started great in the Jimmie Johnson era. Now the Cowboys haven’t returned to the top of the NFL or the NFC since, a lot of that has to do with limited cap space. Every year  it seems either the Offense has been exceptional and the defense stinks or vice versa. As Cowboy fans we want more balance, and after this offseason maybe it changed?

    Last week Jerry Jones kept his promise this year that he was prepared to got get a top receiver that could BE the #2 wide receiver for this team. Now in the beginning the names Metcalf, Diggs (which made the most sense), Adams and Kupp all hit the market and Dallas fans were licking their chops to only to be left salivating as they all signed elsewhere. Cowboy fans hopes were down to only a few names that are still available today such as Amari Cooper, Tyler Lockett (who has since signed with the Titans) and Keenan Allen were still there but, Jerry wanted more youth and finally struck a deal.

   The Cowboys traded for Pittsburgh Steeler WR George Pickens. The Steelers get a third round pick in 2026 and a fifth round pick in 2027, while the Cowboys get a sixth round pick in 2027. This is a HUGE acquisition for Dallas who needs the playmaking ability he has. Pickens during his first few years has had 174 receptions for over 2500 yards and 12 touchdowns. At glance view that’s meager for a star in the NFL but, he has never had anyone to be able to throw to him like Dak Prescott can. Pickens has the height, speed and agility to far more that double his entire career in two years playing like he can with a top Quarterback. Pickens is entering the final season of his contract, so we have to wait to see if Jerry signs him now or does he have to prove it throughout the season? We will see what he can do for Dallas on the main stage, as it’s been widely reported that the Cowboys will open the season  against the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles.