COWBOYS SQUAD SHOW: A FULL breakdown on the Cowboys draft, plus the very latest on George Pickens.

The Cowboy Squad Show delivers a comprehensive breakdown of the Dallas Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft, with hosts Ross Jackson, Jeff Biggs, Marcus Mosier, Aisha Morrison, and former coach Glenn Stretch Smith analyzing the team’s strategic moves. The draft was praised for addressing key needs: acquiring a top-tier nickel defender in Caleb Downs via a trade-up, securing impact pass rusher Malachi Lawrence at pick 23, and adding depth at linebacker with Jay Sean Barham and D Winters. The panel agrees the process was well-executed, with smart use of compensatory picks and a focus on long-term development. While acknowledging the defense is still far from elite, they believe personnel upgrades have improved the roster’s talent ceiling. The discussion then shifts to the ongoing George Pickens saga, where conflicting reports swirl about whether he’ll sign the franchise tag. The hosts conclude that Pickens is likely to sign the tag by summer, play under it, and enter free agency next year—making a trade unlikely due to draft pick costs and lack of interest from other teams. The episode closes with a preview of new undrafted signings, including the highly talented but character-questionable tight end Michael Trigg, whose potential is seen as enormous if properly developed. Key takeaways include: the Cowboys made smart, need-based draft picks without overpaying; the defense is better but still needs coaching and cohesion; Pickens will likely sign the tag and play under it; the team is prioritizing long-term development over immediate fixes; and Michael Trigg represents a high-risk, high-reward gamble that could pay off with the right coaching. The overall sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with the team positioned for future success if they maintain their current trajectory.