Jerry Jones tries to get George Pickens to ditch his agent
Jerry Jones is at it again. The Cowboys owner and G. M.
has a history of trying to negotiate directly with players. Last year, his habit helped contribute to the collapse of his relationship with linebacker Micah Parsons. This year, Jerry is trying to get franchise-tagged receiver George Pickens to go it alone.
Coincidentally, or not, Pickens and Parsons are represented by the same agent — David Mulugheta of Athletes First. Said Jones on Tuesday, via Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, regarding Pickens: "If he worked without an agent, he’d save a lot of money . .
. with me. ” Pickens surely won't be falling for that one.
Jerry knows that it's easier to squeeze someone who doesn't negotiate contracts for a living into doing a bad deal. And even if Pickens wouldn't have to pay Mulugheta's fee, Mulugheta will get enough to more than justify his cut. Look at what Parsons ultimately secured from the Packers: $46.