Mocking Cowboys over George Pickens deal: Stephen A. Smith's critical comments
The Dallas Cowboys are shaking things up in the offseason, with a greater number of shrewd moves compared to the previous year. It seems they're aiming to bolster their roster with several smart additions. One of their recent moves is the trade for WR George Pickens, snagged from the Steelers for a third-round pick.
Some, like ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, aren't too impressed with the deal. In an enthusiastic rant on First Take, he called out the Cowboys, deriding the move as unnecessary.
"This dude is supposed to be a headache," Smith taunted, using Pickens' apparent turbulence as ammunition. "That you elevated in Brian Schottenheimer... You got Dak Prescott, who's allergic to prosperity come playoff time..."
Smith wasn't done there. He criticized Prescott and the Cowboys' anemic running game, hinting that the team's offensive woes could pave the way for disaster.
"You're going to be passing the ball all day long," Smith continued. "And the more you pass, the more it sets the stage for Dak Prescott to make a mistake when it matters most."
Smith isn't convinced the trade will move the needle for the Cowboys, but he acknowledges it might look good on paper.
"Congratulations to the Cowboys," Smith joked dryly. "I'm sure it looks good on paper as it always does. ... They're gonna go back to teasing us into believing that they're relevant."
But what about the future? Can the Cowboys extend both Micah Parsons and George Pickens?
Contract-wise, it may get tricky. Both players share the same agent, David Mulugheta. This could lead to some compelling dynamics when extension talks come up for either player.
ESPN's Adam Schefter pointed out that Pickens is heading into the final year of his rookie contract and will likely demand a substantial payday once it expires. If the Cowboys aren't keen on extending Pickens, he's sure to land a sizeable contract in free agency.
Given the Cowboys' significant commitments and the competitive receiver market, they may elect to let Pickens play out his rookie contract and revisit negotiations during the 2026 offseason.
Stay tuned to see how George Pickens' addition impacts the Cowboys' offense in 2025.
- The Dallas Cowboys might face tricky contract negotiations with both Micah Parsons and George Pickens, as they share the same agent, David Mulugheta.
- ESPN's Adam Schefter predicts that George Pickens, who is heading into the final year of his rookie contract, will likely demand a substantial payday once his current contract expires.
- If the Cowboys aren't eager to extend George Pickens, he could land a hefty contract in free agency.
- Given the Cowboys' significant commitments and the competitive receiver market, they may choose to let Pickens play out his rookie contract and revisit negotiations during the 2026 offseason.
- It remains to be seen how George Pickens' addition will affect the Cowboys' offense in the 2025 NFL season.
