COWBOYS SQUAD SHOW: Lots of Cowboys questions, with 3 weeks to go until the NFL Draft.

The Cowboys Squad Show, hosted by Jeff Biggs and Landon McCool with guest Glenn Stretch Smith and Aisha Morrison, dives into the final three weeks before the 2026 NFL Draft. With the Cowboys holding two first-round picks, the conversation centers on the fluidity of this year’s draft class—marked by a lack of elite talent at traditional high-value positions like quarterback and offensive tackle. This scarcity creates unique trading opportunities, with both trade-up and trade-down strategies appearing viable. The hosts debate whether teams like Cleveland or Tennessee will aggressively trade down for future picks, especially given the 2027 draft’s anticipated depth. A major focus is on George Pickens’ contract standoff with Jerry Jones, where the non-exclusive franchise tag is being used as leverage. The discussion unpacks the financial mechanics of the tag, emphasizing how it allows teams flexibility by deferring cap hits into future years, while also highlighting the strategic value of letting a player prove himself under the tag. The episode also touches on recent developments, including the potential cancellation of the Max Crosby trade due to a failed physical, the emotional farewell to Osa, and the Cowboys’ upcoming game in Brazil. The hosts express cautious optimism about the draft strategy, emphasizing the importance of staying flexible and capitalizing on value in the second and third rounds. Key takeaways include: 1) The Cowboys' two first-round picks offer unprecedented flexibility in a draft with limited elite talent; 2) Trading up may be more feasible this year due to supply and demand dynamics; 3) The non-exclusive franchise tag is a smart financial tool for the Cowboys, allowing cap flexibility and time to evaluate Pickens; 4) The Pickens situation is not comparable to Micah Parsons’ deal—Jerry Jones has more leverage and is likely content to let the process play out; 5) The 2027 draft is shaping up as a potential 'super draft,' influencing teams’ pick accumulation strategies; 6) The Cowboys should remain patient and avoid overpaying for players who may not be top-tier; 7) The second and third rounds are expected to be exceptionally rich in value; 8) The upcoming Brazil game in Week 3 is a logistical challenge but may help the team reset early in the season.