{"id":46801,"date":"2025-05-08T09:12:31","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=46801"},"modified":"2025-05-08T09:12:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:12:31","slug":"breaking-stephen-a-smith-reacts-to-cowboys-george-pickens-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=46801","title":{"rendered":"BREAKING : Stephen A. Smith Reacts to Cowboys\u2019 George Pickens Trade"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith on the ESPN First Take set at the CFP Fan Central at the George World Congress Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stephen A. Smith has made headlines with his reaction to the Dallas Cowboys\u2019\u00a0r<\/a>ecent trade for wide receiver George Pickens\u00a0from the Pittsburgh Steelers. While many fans and analysts applauded the move as a significant upgrade for the Cowboys\u2019 offense, Smith took a more critical stance, anticipating disappointment for the team.<\/p>\n

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In his comments, Smith highlighted the team\u2019s history of making moves that look promising on paper but often fail to translate into postseason success. He expressed skepticism about the impact of Pickens, suggesting that the addition may not be enough to elevate Dallas\u00a0in a competitive NFC landscape. This perspective aligns with Smith\u2019s long-standing criticism of the franchise, which he believes often falls short of expectations.<\/p>\n

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Nov 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) reacts during the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

T<\/a>he trade involves\u00a0the Cowboys sending a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Steelers\u00a0in exchange for Pickens\u00a0and a sixth-round pick. While Dallas acquired a talented receiver who previously showcased impressive skills, Smith pointed to the team\u2019s ongoing struggles, particularly in the playoffs, as a reason for his doubts.<\/p>\n

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