It’s been said that Jerry Jones can’t take his eyes off of Florida tight end Kyle Pitts. Although he may be high on the exceptional athlete, the Cowboys owner says that he’s not about to pay a king’s ransom for him.
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“We’re not going to spend inordinate value [to trade up for Pitts,]” Jones said (Twitter link via Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News).
This is consistent with what we’ve been hearing in recent days — the Cowboys love Pitts’ blend of size, speed, and agility, but they aren’t about to mortgage the rest of their draft ammo for him. Moving up from No. 10 would be mighty costly, especially after the 49ers gave up a 2022 third-rounder and two future first rounders to go from No. 12 to No. 3.
Other teams could be tempted to move up for Pitts, who tallied 43 receptions for 770 yards and 12 touchdowns in just eight games last year — good for an average of 17.9 yards per catch. But, any team that wants to guarantee Pitts’ availability would have to pry the No. 4 pick away from the Falcons.
Not worth it. Cowboys need help everywhere. CB, S, LB, T, ETC ETC.
that offence isn’t going to do much if the o-line is beat-up/injured etc. I read an article elsewhere that the French-Canadian tackle (Tardiff?) might be had in a trade, he’s proven to be healthy/reliable, and a solid oline presence. I know they’re leary of paying Gallup a bunch when they’re already paying Cooper a bunch and Lamb will come due sooner or later. KC needs a weapon or two, and Gallup is pretty darn good. A swap of those two and some picks (dallas getting the slightly higher picks?) seems fair, plus that way they can spend all thier draft capital on fixing/filling the D.
I disagree, their roster is pretty loaded if they can get better fortune health wise.
The fact this story keeps popping up means I think the ‘boys are seriously considering it. I think they ultimately trade up to 4 and take Pitts. Give ATL 10 and a 3rd this year plus first next year.
Draft some O&D line depth plus a corner and this team could be scary (Granted if McCarthy doesn’t F it up).
yeah but to be depending on the oline to stay healthy and not banged up all season, as nice as it is, might be wishful thinking (given recent seasons).
Jerry won’t pass on another Randy Moss type talent is what he’s saying.
I think he gushed like this over Darren McFadden and Adrian Pedersen when they came out.
This is also the reason he drafted Dez and Ceedee Lamb.
But he won’t destroy their future drafts to go up and get someone.
At #10, Cowboys could end up drafting the first 2021 defensive player.
Could Dallas trade Lamb and #10 to Atlanta #4? Is that enough
No, I don’t think the Cowboys have any player on the current roster where u can just trade a team that player and the 10th pick to move up to 4. I would say maybe Dak, but his contract is now a thing.
“We’re not going to spend inordinate value [to trade up for Pitts,]”
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Not for nothing, but that statement is completely different than what the headline said (WON’T). All it means is that the Cowboys aren’t going over the top to get Pitts.