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I hear Maxx is also named in the Epstein files as well.

Toast wrote: Sat Feb 21, 2026 1:24 pm I hear Maxx is also named in the Epstein files as well.

objection. speculation, your honor.

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones said the team is open to trading one of its two first-round picks.

This could be a big nothing burger, but Jones said the team is “open-minded” to the idea of trading a pick. The Cowboys currently hold the No. 12 and No. 20 overall picks in this year’s draft, but have plenty of needs to address with those picks, especially on the defensive side of the ball. As is often the case in these situations, anything can be had for the right price. We’ll see if anything piques the Cowboys’ interest as offers are likely to come in their direction in the coming weeks.

BoKnows81 wrote: Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:06 am Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones said the team is open to trading one of its two first-round picks.

This could be a big nothing burger, but Jones said the team is “open-minded” to the idea of trading a pick. The Cowboys currently hold the No. 12 and No. 20 overall picks in this year’s draft, but have plenty of needs to address with those picks, especially on the defensive side of the ball. As is often the case in these situations, anything can be had for the right price. We’ll see if anything piques the Cowboys’ interest as offers are likely to come in their direction in the coming weeks.

Who reported this?

Hopefully this is the week he starts to actually stand on business whether its to stay or be traded. The lack of really addressing it head on is annoying.

Attyla wrote: Mon Feb 23, 2026 11:58 am Who reported this?

I don't understand these sports writers. The Raider GM and new HC have affirmed that Maxx Crosby will be a Raider in the upcoming season. Even Crosby himself has not requested a trade. Why do they keep talking about a potential trade when it is very clear that it is not gonna happen?

erickench wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 9:17 am I don't understand these sports writers. The Raider GM and new HC have affirmed that Maxx Crosby will be a Raider in the upcoming season. Even Crosby himself has not requested a trade. Why do they keep talking about a potential trade when it is very clear that it is not gonna happen?

If you think "its very clear" that a trade isn't gonna happen, then you haven't been paying attention. You expect these coaches and GMs to say they are looking to trade their star players to the media? That would be terrible business and would diminish value.

Maxx needs to go and hopefully these guys are shopping him behind closed doors.

chucker wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 8:53 am

I "expect" things too. Sometimes what I expect and what happens are entirely different. Spytek worded that perfectly

Then again, you don't endear yourselves (the hierarchy) to the other players by not being upfront either. No one knows what goes on behind closed doors.

Maxx isn't dumb either. Work out at the facility where it's free and keep everyone guessing as to who's gonna do what.

We do know that anyone is for sale. I just don't think it's gonna be Maxx.

erickench wrote: Tue Feb 24, 2026 9:17 am I don't understand these sports writers. The Raider GM and new HC have affirmed that Maxx Crosby will be a Raider in the upcoming season. Even Crosby himself has not requested a trade. Why do they keep talking about a potential trade when it is very clear that it is not gonna happen?

They would say this regardless.

Sports radio here was talking about Barmore and the Pats 1st and 2nd for Max. I know a sports publication (I do not remember which one) proposed this trade a while back. I think thats about as good of a trade as we can get and TBH, I would not hate it. Barmore is younger than Max and plays a more difficult position to fill (DT). He was a STUD than had a blood clot (and missed most of the season). When he came back, the Pats switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4 which I think hurt him somewhat.