"George Pickens has a $27.3 million tag sitting there, and by not signing it, he's basically telling the Cowboys, 'I'm not just showing up and playing this out on your terms.'"
"The going rate for a WR1, which is what he is, would be in the ballpark of $30 million per year, maybe a little more depending on guarantees."
"Did the Cowboys not take a receiver early in the draft under the assumption George Pickens was going to sign the tag? I think that is exactly why."
"By holding off on signing the deal, after reports were coming out he was signing on draft day, Pickens put the pressure on Dallas."
George Pickens has not signed his $27.3 million franchise tag, signaling a strategic move to assert his value to the Dallas Cowboys. He understands the wide receiver market and is likely seeking a long-term deal worth around $30 million per year. The Cowboys may have assumed he would sign the tag, which influenced their draft strategy. By delaying his signature, Pickens is applying pressure on the team, potentially changing the dynamics of contract negotiations in his favor.
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