The Dallas Cowboys just made a big move.
They got another weapon for Dak Prescott, finally addressing their need for another pass-catcher besides CeeDee Lamb.
Nevertheless, as talented as George Pickens is, Stephen A. Smith is far from impressed with this transaction.
In the latest edition of ESPN’s “First Take,” the renowned pundit mocked the Cowboys for thinking they could ‘tease people into thinking they will be relevant again.’
“Congratulations to the Cowboys. I’m sure it looks good on paper as it always does. … They’re going to go back to teasing us into believing that they’re relevant,” Smith said.
“Congratulations to the Cowboys. I’m sure it looks good on paper as it always does. … They’re going to go back to teasing us into believing that they’re relevant.”
—@stephenasmith reacts to the Steelers trading George Pickens to the Cowboys 😅 pic.twitter.com/1EFgHx15DB
— First Take (@FirstTake) May 7, 2025
Smith claimed that they have a head coach no one wanted in Brian Schottenheimer, no running game whatsoever, and that becoming a pass-first team wouldn’t be in their best interests.
He claimed that Dak Prescott is allergic to success when it matters the most, so putting the ball in his hands in key moments will only spell trouble.
Simply put, he thinks that the Cowboys should’ve invested in becoming a run-heavy team as opposed to giving them another option for the passing game.
Smith has always been harsh on the Cowboys, so his words should be taken with a grain of salt.
Then again, he does have some valid points.
For starters, Prescott has failed to prove that he can be a winning quarterback when the team needs him to lead the way.
On top of that, Pickens comes with some heavy baggage.
He made the rounds on social media for all his antics and temper tantrums, and with Lamb already complaining about his involvement in the passing game in the past, they will now have two high-maintenance wide receivers to keep happy.
