The Steelers just made a HUGE call, deciding to move on from cornerback Joey Porter Jr., and man, the Cowboys were absolutely ready to pounce on that opportunity. Cowboys owner and G.M. Jerry Jones laid it out Friday on 105.3 The Fan in Dallas: “It’s important to think big,” he said, adding this move is “over in that big thought area about what we can do to help our defense.”
Jones’ Big Defensive Play
Jones isn’t just reacting here, folks. He straight up said he decided “a couple of years ago to get in the business of reworking what we are defensively.” This Porter trade? It’s all about winning now. And get this, Jones isn’t stopping, either. When asked about more moves, he was blunt: “it’s always fluid” and “you can’t sit still.” You gotta love that aggressive mentality, right? Clearly, they see an opening to bolster that D.
The Parsons Problem Returns?
But here’s the kicker: can one player really make *that* big of a difference? The source points out the Cowboys have actually seen their cornerback play dip ever since they traded linebacker Micah Parsons. That’s not a coincidence, either. Think about it: it’s way easier for corners to cover when the QB is scrambling, rushing a throw, or just not throwing at all because of a strong pass rush. Porter Jr. is good, no doubt, but the article reminds us he “isn’t Deion Sanders.” And honestly, who is? This trade has to be more than just one guy.
What They Gave Up for the Guy
So, what did this “big thought” move cost ’em? The Cowboys handed over a sixth-round pick in 2027 and a second-round pick in 2028. Plus, there’s even the possibility of a third-round compensatory pick in 2028 if he leave in free a. In Pittsburgh, the word was the two sides just had “a dramatically different viewpoint as to his value.” That’s a classic situation, right? Dallas clearly saw more. Now, we wait to see if their “big thought” gamble pays off.
This is a bold play by Jones, no question. The question now isn’t just if Porter Jr. steps up, but how this whole defensive rework truly pans out for the Cowboys’ “win now” mentality. Are they done? Jones says “it’s always fluid.” We’ll be watching to see what big thoughts come next.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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