Dallas Cowboys wanted this receiver instead of George Pickens-Here’s who got away
The Dallas Cowboys announced the arrival of George Pickens with great fanfare. Team vice president Stephen Jones had emphasized the need for an experienced wideout to complement CeeDee Lamb, and Pickens seemingly fit the bill. However, despite the excitement surrounding the former Steelers star, reports indicate he was never the Cowboys' first choice. Jones had previously stated that the team wanted an "explosive No. 2 receiver" to play alongside Lamb. According to CowboysCountry.com, the front office had already identified several veteran receivers available via trade before the draft. As the draft approached, Dallas management appeared content to let the board dictate their next move. "The best course was to let the draft play out first, then more seriously consider making a run at receiver," Sports Illustrated analyst Albert Breer explained. But recent revelations suggest the Cowboys had their sights set […]