The drama between the Dallas Cowboys and star wide receiver George Pickens likely wonât be resolved until he either signs a contract extension or heâs traded.
But according to NFL insider James Palmer of Bleacher Report, Cowboys fans should brace for the worst given how owner Jerry Jones and COO Stephen Jones are approaching the Pickens situation.
âIf you had to put a percentage on it right now, how likely is it that (Jones) actually gives (Pickens) that deal?â âUp & Adamsâ host Kay Adams asked.
âI think itâs close to zero, I really do,â Palmer replied. âI havenât heard anything from that building during this entire time that they were planning on giving him a contract extension; I really havenât. And itâs for a few reasons â they know, and George knows this. Even though he can be upset with whatâs going onâ¦but there is a reason he was drafted where he was drafted because of Georgia, there was a reason why the Cowboys were the only team that was offering a trade for him and they got one of the best players in terms of talent.
âEverybody Iâve talked to in the league [says] he is as talented as a wide receiver as there is in football, thereâs no question in everyoneâs mind there. But thereâs a reason the Cowboys were the only team that called and they got him for a third-round pick because of what happened in Pittsburgh.â
Cowboys Want to See More From Pickens
GettyDallas Cowboys WR George Pickens could be on the trade block
Pickens had one heck of a debut season in Dallas.
He ranked third in receiving yards (1,429 yards) and first downs (73), eighth in receptions (93) and touchdowns (9), and ninth in targets (137). And while impressive, the Cowboys seemingly want to see if Pickens can replicate his production, according to Palmer.
âThey liked what they saw for a year, but itâs still a small sample size in Stephen and Jerry Jonesâ eyes,â Palmer continued. âGiving that much money to CeeDee Lamb at the top of the wide receiver market, Dak Prescott at the top of the quarterback market â thatâs a difficult thing to do.
âThey were even having that conversation when they were looking to pay Micah (Parsons) a year ago, and Micah is on the other side of the ball, but just having that percentage on three players. I think the $27 million and the tag was always kind of the plan. They think they could have the best offense in football this year, and I donât think theyâre speaking out of turn by thinking that with CeeDee and George and (Jake) Ferguson and Dak.â
Cowboys Trading Pickens Still on the Table
GettyGeorge Pickens’ future with the Dallas Cowboys is still in question
Though the Cowboys have been adamant they have no intention of trading Pickens, Palmer hinted that may not necessarily be the case.
âI think thereâs been conversations like, âIf we traded him what could we get?â I think those (discussions) have been more frequent than a contract extension,â Palmer added.
Given Pickensâ breakout season, the team could likely recoup more for him than the third-round pick it gave up for him last year.
Most analysts agree Dallas could easily get back a second0round pick for Pickens. If the right WR-needy team is desperate enough, the Cowboys could potentially get more than one pick.
The Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, and Tennessee Titans all need WR help and make sense as a potential landing spot for Pickens.
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