Cowboys Signing George Pickens A Future Goal, Receiver Hints

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is having a nice training camp thus far as he continues to build a strong on-field connection with franchise quarterback Dak Prescott. ... while also changing a negative narrative from his pre-trade days in Pittsburgh.

Pickens is notably entering a contract year and sees Dallas as a place he could call a permanent home.

"Most definitely," Pickens told 105.3 The Fan, when asked if he sees the Cowboys as a long-term fit.

"I've watched the team for so long, and the camaraderie. I kind of understand the camaraderie more than I did in Pittsburgh. Even with what you guys do. The Cowboys, like I said, are known for the Super Bowl. If they weren't known for that then no one would care about the Cowboys.

“They're known for that and then the camaraderie of the people give that same energy, because they also want to see it again. I think I definitely understand it more here, the people more here than I did up there. Because I'm from the south. That's a whole another deal."

Pickens, now in the final year of his rookie deal, he’s focused on being the best player he can be on the field to contribute to a winning environment. He has said that he's not in a hurry to sign here ... and the Cowboys seem comfortable letting this thing play out as well.

But eventually?

"That's definitely what I want to focus on first because money is everywhere," Pickens said. "Money is all over the world. I definitely want to try to help them win, get a Super Bowl, and with the Cowboys being such a big brand that kind of seeps in, you see what I mean?

"If you just stick to the main thing is the main thing, keep it on the gridiron, how it used to be back in the day? We'll definitely do something special."

Pickens has so far shown none of the troubling behavioral traits that are part of his Steelers baggage, and he's right about the money; success in 2025 could make him a receiver who is offered well over, say, $22 million APY.

But for now?

As he enters a pivotal year, Pickens is staying grounded and hopeful that Dallas could be his home beyond 2025.