The Cowboys were the buyers ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. trade deadline, but the decision to fork out over prime draft compensation for “raw” NFL talent perplexed several anonymous executives. There is.
NFL Network's Jane Slater discusses Dallas' decision to acquire Panthers second-year receiver Jonathan Mingo and a 2025 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2025 fourth-round pick. NFL Network's Jane Slater reported on X that one GM decided the compensation was “too high.”
“I asked GMs from other teams what they thought about trading Jonathan Mingo from the Cowboys, and their thoughts were, 'Talent.' It's a little raw. There are too many comps…too many. Basically 5th place on the net. He's probably the most like Tolbert out of all the guys out there. ” The GM continued, “That's just my opinion.'' He's not a bad player, but Rich is the one to put No. 4 in.” shared by slater Tuesday morning.
talent evaluator also expressed their thoughts The staffer added, “It would have been a six-for-seven pick exchange.”
Mingo, a 2023 second-round pick out of Ole Miss, has 12 receptions for 121 yards and zero touchdowns through nine games this year.
One GM acknowledged Mingo's “skill set,” but he still has a lot to develop.
“He's in the second year of his rookie contract. He has the skill set but is immature and hasn't made it in the league yet,” said an anonymous GM. told Slater.
NFL executives aren't the only ones shaking their heads at Dallas' decision-making.
“The Dallas Cowboys sacrificed more to get Jonathan Mingo than the Kansas City Chiefs sacrificed to get DeAndre Hopkins. Lord have mercy,” former N.F.L. Quarterback Robert Griffin III Posted on Tuesday on Xnoted that Kansas City sent a conditional 2025 fifth-rounder to Tennessee in exchange for the star receiver last month.
“Did the Cowboys really give up a 4th round pick for receiver Jonathan Mingo, who has caught one pass since October 13th?! What the hell are they doing!? Posted by Kevin Gray Jr. of DLLS Sports.
At 23 years old, Mingo's actions are focused on the present and the future. According to Cowboys officials, “They liked him coming out of college, and he has the tools to be a productive NFL WR,” Slater said.
The Cowboys are looking to pick up the remainder of the season after losing three straight, including Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Falcons.
Dallas (3-5) will also be without starting quarterback Dak Prescott for the time being due to a hamstring injury, and owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that the player could be placed on injured reserve. It's expensive,'' he said.
Cooper Rush will take on a starting role with former first-round pick Trey Lance as backup. ESPN reported.
In Week 10, the Cowboys host the Eagles (6-2).
