What to do with CeeDee and George Pickens, DFW over reactions or not

Shan and RJ20mMay 13, 2026

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Shan and RJ dissect a series of overreactions from the DFW sports media landscape, starting with speculation around the Cowboys' decision not to extend George Pickens. They debate whether CeeDee Lamb's injury history makes him injury-prone, using baseball comparisons to contextualize missed games. The hosts argue that while Dan Graziano's report may be an overreaction, it likely reflects internal Cowboys concerns about Lamb's health and roster flexibility. They then shift to evaluating the Cowboys' tough 2026 schedule, concluding it's not an overreaction to temper expectations, with a realistic ceiling of 10 wins. The conversation turns to Corey Seager's current struggles, where they acknowledge a slump but reject the idea of a long-term decline, citing normal exit velocity and launch angle. On the Mavs, they dismiss the notion that they should prioritize position over best player in the draft, calling it an overreaction. Finally, they refute the claim that the Stars have missed their window, emphasizing the team's youth and continued competitiveness despite playoff setbacks.

Key Takeaways
1

George Pickens' extension isn't guaranteed due to the Cowboys' cap constraints and CeeDee Lamb's injury concerns, but the speculation may be overblown.

2

A 10-win ceiling for the Cowboys in 2026 is reasonable given their challenging schedule, not an overreaction.

3

Corey Seager's current struggles are a slump, not a sign of decline—his core metrics remain strong.

4

The Mavericks should prioritize the best player available in the draft, not a specific position.

5

The Stars have not missed their window—most key players are under 27, and the team remains competitive.

Chapters
0:00
10 min

Cowboys' Extension Dilemma: Pickens vs. Lamb

If CD struggled with his health again, do we consider him injury prone? I don't. I know he got hurt. He got rolled up on.

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10:00
5 min

Cowboys' Schedule: Overreaction or Realistic Expectations?

Shan and RJ assess the Cowboys' 2026 schedule, concluding that while it's tough, lowering expectations to 10 wins is not an overreaction but a necessary adjustment.

15:00
5 min

Corey Seager's Slump: Slump or Sign of Decline?

It's a slump. I am a little bit worried, but it's still a slump.

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20:00
5 min

Mavs Draft Strategy: Position vs. BPA

The hosts reject the idea that the Mavericks should draft based on position, arguing that taking the best player available is the smarter long-term strategy.

25:00
5 min

Stars' Window: Still Open?

No, they did not miss their window. They absolutely did not.

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High-Impact Quotes
If CD struggled with his health again, do we consider him injury prone? I don't. I know he got hurt. He got rolled up on.
Shan1:16
Viral: 85.0
No, they did not miss their window. They absolutely did not.
Shan19:46
Viral: 80.0
It's a slump. I am a little bit worried, but it's still a slump.
RJ14:33
Viral: 75.0
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Topics Discussed
Cowboys Roster Decisions90%Injury Proneness in Football85%Team Window of Competitiveness85%Sports Scheduling and Expectations80%NBA Draft Strategy75%Player Performance Slumps75%NFL Draft Strategy70%Baseball Analytics and Player Metrics65%
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Dallas Cowboys

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CeeDee Lamb

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George Pickens

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Corey Seager

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Dan Graziano

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Dallas Mavericks

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8xPositive

Dallas Stars

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7xPositive

Acuff

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4xPositive

Julius Jones

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Phylon

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