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The Cowboys didn’t just make a move – they lit a fuse. Dallas is trading for wide receiver George Pickens, the electric, elusive, and occasionally erratic pass-catcher from the Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s a move that screams high-risk, high-reward – and one that’s raising more eyebrows than applause across the league.
Pickens can ball. There’s no question about that. He’s got the kind of raw ability teams dream about: speed, hands, and highlight-making instincts. But in Pittsburgh, the problems weren’t about drops or routes – they were about behavior.
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Mike Tomlin, one of the NFL’s most respected coaches, tried everything. After a sideline meltdown following a Bengals game last season, Tomlin said, “He’s got to grow up… and fast.” That quote came after multiple unsportsmanlike conduct fines, shouting matches with fans, and even teammates pulling him back during games. The Steelers’ patience eventually wore thin.
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The Cowboys are betting their culture can succeed where Pittsburgh’s failed. That’s a tough bet.
According to NFL Network, Dallas sent a third-round pick for Pickens – a steep discount for a receiver of his talent, but one that reflects the baggage he carries. Former Pro Bowler Chad Johnson claimed back in February he’d personally spoken with Pickens and believed his days of drama were over. “That window of opportunity shrinks real fast,” Johnson warned him. Maybe Pickens listened. Maybe not.
The locker room dynamic in Dallas now becomes a storyline of its own. Pickens enters a space led by CeeDee Lamb – a model pro and the team’s emotional anchor. If anyone can keep Pickens focused, it’s Lamb. But that’s assuming Pickens wants to listen.
The Cowboys needed juice after a quiet offseason and a year that ended flat. They got juice – and maybe some jet fuel, too. Whether that leads to liftoff or combustion is a question that’ll play out every Sunday this fall.
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