Cowboys Weekly - The Window Is Now

February 19, 2026 - Are the Cowboys actually cap-strapped… or is that just accounting theater? This week on Football Friends, George and Bob zoom out and ask the question that should drive every decision in 2026 and beyond: What is the window? With Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and a core in their primes, the reality may be a two-to-three-year push — not a slow rebuild. That shifts everything. Do you draft younger “developing” players… or guys ready to contribute by Week 3? Do you trade picks for a veteran like Maxx Crosby? Is George Pickens a no-brainer long-term deal? And what does “busting the budget” actually mean when the Cowboys can create more than $100 million in space with a few restructures? Bob breaks down how the cap really works. George lays out his offseason priority list. Together, they debate whether Dallas is positioned to make an aggressive move, or if they’ll once again play it cautious. If the window is now, the decisions better reflect it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices