"If we're picking one pending free agent to keep at the top of the list, it's Jadeveon Clowney. In a year when the defense has been searching for anyone who can consistently pressure the passer and create negative plays, Clowney has been one of the few reliable sources. With Micah Parsons gone and the front still needing identity, letting the most dependable veteran rusher walk just creates another hole that Jerry will have to spend the spring trying to patch with cheaper, riskier bets."
"The easy answer is George Pickens, and that's why it's the right answer. He wasn't the Robin to CeeDee Lamb's Batman this year. He was Superman, and their combined powers are why this offense flourished. With Lamb having missed a few games in each of the last two years, Pickens ensures that you still have a true WR1 out there while also giving defenses fits when both starters are healthy."
"Pickens is the obvious answer, and Jess already covered it well, so I'll go another direction: Javonte Williams. He's not as crucial as Pickens, but Williams is a very good fit for this offense and the run game. He also won't be as expensive as Pickens due to the overall running back market, so it's easier to manage retaining him in addition to Pickens, whether that's the franchise tag or a long-term deal."
Writers prioritize which pending free agent to retain for the Cowboys, weighing defensive urgency against offensive stability. Jadeveon Clowney provides consistent pass rush production and veteran disruption, which is critical with Micah Parsons gone and the defensive front lacking identity. George Pickens established himself as a true WR1 opposite CeeDee Lamb, sustaining offensive potency even when Lamb misses time. Javonte Williams fits the offense and run game while being more affordable than a top receiver. The roster approach should protect offensive advantages while addressing defensive needs, with Clowney identified as a top retention priority.
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