# @treywingopresents on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=B_33hXiZ0g4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/57694925-treywingopresents-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6af1eaf44b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-25T23:00:14.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Trey Wingo (@treywingopresents) — https://gondola.cc/treywingopresents

## Caption

Can Dallas pay Pickens and Aubrey and still fix a broken defense this offseason?

Subscribe to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/@treywingopresents?sub_confirmation=1

The Dallas Cowboys are entering one of the most important stretches of their offseason — and two contracts sit at the center of it: George Pickens and Brandon Aubrey.

In this conversation with longtime NFL insider Ed Werder, we break down where negotiations stand with Pickens and Aubrey, what the franchise tag could mean, and how Jerry and Stephen Jones should be thinking about roster construction moving forward.

George Pickens exceeded expectations in his first season in Dallas, quickly becoming Dak Prescott’s most productive target and outpacing even CeeDee Lamb during key stretches of the season. The Cowboys gave up draft capital to acquire him, and now face a critical decision: commit long-term and potentially reset the wide receiver market, or risk a prolonged negotiation that could impact training camp and the regular season.

At the same time, Brandon Aubrey has emerged as one of the most valuable kickers in the NFL. After a historic run of 60+ yard field goals and consistent production, he is seeking a deal that could make him the highest-paid kicker in football. The Cowboys must decide whether to meet that price — and how that affects their salary cap flexibility.

But this isn’t just about two players.

The larger issue is roster construction. Dallas struggled defensively last season, allowing 511 points and finishing among the worst defensive units in the league. If the Cowboys commit major cap dollars to Pickens and Aubrey, can they still rebuild the defense through free agency and the draft? Can they balance paying elite offensive talent while addressing pass rush, secondary depth, and overall defensive identity?

We also examine:
- The history between Jerry Jones and David Mulugheta, Pickens’ agent
- How the franchise tag could shape negotiations
- Whether Dallas is willing to spend aggressively in free agency
- Why this offseason could determine whether the Cowboys are truly evolving
- The draft strategy required to fix a defense that held back an elite offense

This isn’t just a contract discussion — it’s a referendum on how the Cowboys operate. The decisions surrounding George Pickens and Brandon Aubrey will signal whether Dallas is building for sustained contention or repeating familiar patterns.

Ed Werder explains what’s next, what’s realistic, and what it would take for the Cowboys to prove they’re different this time.

More Straight Facts Homie! Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLihC6TAafKWcDbvIlAMc87HibcOlDYf8c&si=sPioGmRdOG8yZOVk

Some Quick Facts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLihC6TAafKWfD9U_ly2tdTcFaRBnX2VsI&si=9lp2eHAHCbLNmA3P

Find us on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/straightfactshomie

#DallasCowboys #CowboysNation #GeorgePickens #BrandonAubrey #EdWerder #NFL #NFLNews #NFLOffseason #JerryJones #DakPrescott

## Stats

- **Views:** 3,450
- **Likes:** 17
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 7

## Credits

No public credits are recorded here. This does not identify who made the post.

## Tags

georgepickens, edwerder, dakprescott, nflnews, nfl, dallascowboys, brandonaubrey, cowboysnation, jerryjones, nfloffseason

---
Copyright (c) Gondola