The trade that sent wide receiver George Pickens from Pittsburgh to Dallas created ample speculation about the Cowboys' impending future. Dallas went from being a team that had little chance of making any noise to one that had legitimate playoff aspirations again. The arrival of Pickens meant that much to the perception around them. As long as the mercurial receiver can avoid the immaturity that plagued him with the Steelers, he has a chance to significantly shape the way this season plays out.

Pickens, by the way, isn't the only young veteran who could seriously impact the league by taking a huge leap in the development process. Every year, there's a discussion about potential breakout stars in various places, but only so many can do things that truly alter a team's trajectory. T

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