"Pickens has shown that his ability to play down the field has unlocked a portion of the field, which in turn has created more passing lanes. In the middle of the field the safeties are occupied with keeping Pickens from getting over the top outside the numbers. For Pickels individually, his unreal coordination at tracking the deep ball can instantly change the game for the Cowboys on a catch or even on a penalty."
"The franchise tag doesn't mean the beginning of the end in terms of Pickens and Dallas' working relationship. By not tagging Pickens and moving into the start of free agency without a contract, the Cowboys risked him being stolen away. The Cowboys would have until July 15th to work a new contract with Pickens after they place the franchise tag on him."
The Dallas Cowboys confirmed their intention to franchise tag wide receiver George Pickens following his impressive 93-reception, 1,493-yard season. This strategy serves multiple purposes: it secures a player of Pickens' caliber for the pivotal 2026 season while providing time to negotiate a long-term deal. Pickens' deep-field ability creates passing lanes and occupies safeties, while his coordination on deep balls and pass interference drawing capability provide significant value. His expanded role with improved quarterback play demonstrates his after-the-catch threat potential. The franchise tag prevents Pickens from testing free agency, where he could attract interest from other teams, similar to past situations with other Cowboys receivers.
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