George Pickens wasn’t Cowboys’ first choice: Jerry Jones wanted young Ravens receiver, it’s revealed
In a calculated post-draft move aimed at bolstering their offense, the Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he wasn't their original target.According to FOX Sports insider Jordan Schultz, the Cowboys initially pursued Baltimore Ravens wideout Rashod Bateman in a bid to provide quarterback Dak Prescott with another reliable weapon.Jerry Jones shocks Cowboys practice with a helicopter landingDallas showed some urgency this offseason after questions lingered about their offensive depth. Their failure to make significant offensive additions during the draft only heightened the need to find a proven receiver to line up opposite All-Pro CeeDee Lamb."During their pursuit of a receiver, the #Cowboys also looked into a trade for #Ravens WR Rashod Bateman," Schultz tweeted. "Those talks didn't go far, and Dallas ultimately struck a post-draft deal with the #Steelers for George Pickens." He added: […]