Cowboys Tried to Trade for WR Devante Parker; Next Try, Titans' A.J. Brown?
Since trading Amari Cooper, Dallas Cowboys fans have questioned whether or not the team will draft a dynamic duo partner or trade for another star to pair with CeeDee Lamb.
We've suggested that they at least try. And now we have word that they sort of did.
The NFL has already seen two blockbuster deals involving wide receivers -- Davante Adams to Las Vegas and Tyreek Hill to Miami. Another lesser deal saw Devante Parker move from Miami to New England.
And now ESPN is saying Dallas tried to get in on that latter one.
So ... The Tennessee Titans might be flirting with the idea of moving A.J. Brown and why shouldn't the Cowboys have their eyes on this?
Brown would join CeeDee Lamb to form one of the best 1-2 punches in the NFL. With Dak Prescott under center, the Cowboys should be looking to add as many weapons as possible.
Brown and Tennessee could discuss a contract extension following the 2022 NFL Draft, where the Cowboys have the 24th pick. They have been linked to some receivers in this slot but why not take the big swing on Brown after three dynamic years in the league?
The question is, can Dallas find room to pay both receivers?
Brown has logged at least 1,000 yards in his first two years in the league and is expected to get a massive payday in free agency next spring. In 2021, Brown finished with 869 yards and five touchdowns.
The Cowboys have already re-signed Michael Gallup and added James Washington this offseason, but Gallup's health is in question and Washington is expected to hold a backup role, so trading for Brown would be a massive upgrade with less speculation.
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Whether that is in the draft or through a trade is yet to be seen. Treylon Burks (in Dallas now as part of the 30 Visits) and Jameson Williams are top-notch prospects that could be available at the No. 24 pick for Dallas.
But it's almost always less risky to take on a proven veteran than a rookie, and Brown has shown that he can consistently contribute week in and week out. That also goes for D.K. Metcalf, another name seemingly on the trade block.
So, instead of asking why, maybe the Cowboys should be asking, "Why not?" - as they did with Devante Parker.
