"Pickens has all the talent in the world and showed some flashes during his days under Mike Tomlin's tutelage. However, there were some major red flags about his character and maturity - or lack thereof. Those issues have popped up again every now and then in Arlington, but he's been worth the trouble. That's why everybody on the team wants him there for the long run."
"While the best option for Pickens would be to hit unfettered free agency, the more likely option, sources say, is the Cowboys franchise tag him at an expected price of over $28 million for one season. Dallas would then attempt to work out a long-term deal with Pickens. Another option is to tag Pickens and try to trade him for future picks, and there is historical precedent for that."
The Dallas Cowboys acquired wide receiver George Pickens despite recurring character and maturity concerns. Pickens possesses elite talent and has delivered valuable on-field production alongside CeeDee Lamb. The most probable offseason outcomes are a franchise tag at an expected cost above $28 million for one season followed by long-term negotiations, or a tag-and-trade to recoup draft capital. The ideal outcome for Pickens would be unrestricted free agency, but team history around contract handling and shared agent dynamics could complicate negotiations. Team leadership will face pressure to alter past approaches to retain the receiving duo long-term.
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