Hangin' With The 'Boys: They Will Call You Back

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Nate Newton's voicemail warns callers he's 'road hogging' and may knock on your door, but 'me and Michelle will get back with you.'

The episode opens with hosts Nate Newton, Shannon Gross, and Jesse Holley bantering about the weather, Kurt Daniels' absence for a medical check, and playful jokes about hand sizes and proctologists. They transition to discussing the NFL draft, mentioning a prospect named Gerard McCoy from the University of Tennessee who ran a 4.3-second 40-yard dash. The conversation shifts to Nate Newton's personal voicemail, which the hosts play on air; in it, Nate humorously states he's 'road hogging' on the road and that he and his wife Michelle will return calls. After a break, the core football discussion begins, focusing on wide receiver George Pickens' contract situation. Jesse Holley provides detailed analysis, citing a direct conversation with Pickens' agent David Mulugheta, who said Pickens will not play under the franchise tag. Holley explains that no NFL agent wants their client on the franchise tag because it limits long-term security and earnings. He predicts Pickens will hold out of minicamp, OTAs, and possibly training camp if no deal is reached. Nate Newton argues that losing Pickens would hurt the offense by forcing tight ends to help tackles less, increasing pressure on Dak Prescott. Shannon Gross contends Pickens is a 'luxury' rather than a necessity, comparing him to Wagyu beef, since the Cowboys had the NFL's top offense last year without him. The hosts debate whether the Cowboys should sign Pickens long-term or use the money to improve the defense. They discuss the potential locker room distractions if Pickens holds out, with Holley explaining how it could create divisions and affect other players' roles. The episode concludes with the hosts reflecting on past disruptions, like Micah Parsons' situation, and urging the Cowboys to resolve the matter quickly to avoid a repeat.

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A Cowboys contract debate becomes a sharp question of leverage, timing, and who shows up.

George Pickens' contract situation gives this Hangin' With The 'Boys episode its main source of tension. The panel turns a $60 million guarantee over two years into a larger debate about leverage, with Pickens' representation pushing for a longer deal and the Cowboys facing the…

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You want Cowboys contract tension with a host convinced the leverage play could stretch from minicamp all the way to Oxnard.

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