# Jesse Holland: Jesse says the Cowboys' weapons ranking of seventh is too low, believes Ja'Marr Chase is the best receiver in football while CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens are both better than Tee Higgins, and would sign Pickens and trade for Josh Sweat.

**Claimed:** Jun 26, 2026
**Pundit:** Jesse Holland — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/jesse-holland
**Outlet:** DLLS Dallas Cowboys (podcast) — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/dlls-dallas-cowboys-podcast
**How it reached us:** said on air, transcribed by us
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2 checkable claims — 1 positional finishe and 1 trade and signing call — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.

It names 4 players and teams, each linked to their own record.

None of them have settled yet — they grade once their results are in.

Of the 1 unsettled call enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room.

> I do believe Ja'Marr Chase is the best receiver in football, but Cedi Lamb and Pickens are both better than Higgins.

*(their words, quoted for attribution)*

## The claims

- **Ja'Marr Chase to finish top 1 at his position, by receiving yards**
  - Kind: Positional Finishes · About: Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals
  - Verdict: too vague to check
- **Josh Sweat to move to Dallas Cowboys**
  - Kind: Trade and Signing Calls · About: Josh Sweat, Dallas Cowboys
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Ja'Marr Chase — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ja-marr-chase
- Cincinnati Bengals — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/bengals
- Josh Sweat — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/josh-sweat
- Dallas Cowboys — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/cowboys

## What others said about the same people

- Philip Hughes on Caelen Carson: A NFC East news roundup relays that cornerback is Dallas' weakest unit, with Caelen Carson holding on as the last man on the 53-man roster and Cobie Durant slotted in as the Cowboys' second cornerback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d1535c8f-ca43-4d5e-8f83-3a7104937e16 (scored 100)
- Nathan Jahnke on Mitchell Tinsley: An unsigned PFF preseason recap makes numerous depth-chart, roster and usage projections across the league, based on Week 3 preseason playing time — including Roman Wilson winning Pittsburgh's third receiver job, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Charlie Kolar as the Chargers' top tight end, and Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/47566b48-8024-4960-b25c-11c03fe43543 (scored 0)
- Nathan Jahnke on Mitchell Tinsley: PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a series of depth-chart, roster and usage projections based on final-week preseason snap counts, including Ja'Kobi Lane locking down the Ravens' third receiver role, Luke McCaffrey's roster spot being in danger, Kyle Pitts facing reduced 12-personnel usage, Kendre Miller as the Saints' RB2 and Emmett Johnson as the Chiefs' backup running back. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/265cbdba-b0e0-4f80-9665-a4ca5aaec53e (scored 0)
- Nathan Jahnke on Jonathan Mingo: PFF's preseason fantasy recap makes a large number of depth-chart, role and fantasy-value calls across the league, including Chig Okonkwo as a top sleeper tight end, Tre Tucker as the Raiders' top receiver, and various backfield hierarchies. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/760054fd-7815-4b86-a9e3-bc9bdb0a730b (scored 100)
- Moe Moton on Tanner Hudson: Moton argued the Bengals should release veteran tight end Tanner Hudson, while saying Mike Gesicki and Erick All Jr. are near locks to make the roster. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0da083c1-d899-45be-9ff5-c8b46cf4af67 (scored 0)
- Michael David Smith on Camden Brown: Smith writes that undrafted rookie receiver Camden Brown is playing his way onto Dallas's 53-man roster after a strong camp and a two-touchdown preseason debut, and that returner Kavontae Turpin will also make the roster. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7d688eed-2b6c-48ce-9f30-338cf9359f38 (scored 100)

## More trade and signing calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Mike Moraitis on Jaylon Johnson: Moraitis predicts that if Jaylon Johnson's poor play continues, the Bears will release him next offseason given the contract out they hold. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/07606c60-8b8a-4f02-b967-72d4273b5c7e (scored 0)
- Zachary Pereles on Kader Kohou: After Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson landed on IR, Pereles argues Carolina must add cornerback help and lists five specific players the Panthers could sign or trade for: Trevon Diggs, Shaun Wade, Tre'Davious White, Kader Kohou and Darrell Luter Jr. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2ca71d82-67b6-4ea9-8b3f-daedb406efc1 (scored 0)
- Fox Sports on Austin Ekeler: The piece reports, citing ESPN, that Carolina is expected to sign veteran running back Austin Ekeler with Jonathon Brooks sidelined. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a3aa7c15-e643-4c03-85d9-10aef8b4085a (scored 0)
- Steve Kubitza on Za'Darius Smith: Kubitza suggests that Kevin Stefanski's Falcons may lure veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith away from Cleveland, signing him in Atlanta instead of the Browns. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/54fca826-8644-4e76-bc3f-5d8d44bcca23 (scored 100)
- Mary Kay Cabot on Za'Darius Smith: Cabot reported that Za'Darius Smith is expected to sign with the Browns, possibly as early as Sunday, after working out for the team. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3eb50e55-cb33-43c3-a427-d47904beb7bb (scored 0)
- Brandon Carney on Austin Ekeler: Carney drafted a team of rookies he expects to make an immediate fantasy impact (headlined by Karnell Tate and Makai Lemon), predicted landing spots for the remaining big-name free agents, and gave way-too-early division winners, wild cards and award picks — Patriots, Chargers, Bengals, Jaguars, Eagles, Rams, Vikings and Saints as division champs with Joe Burrow as MVP. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c4d477da-4fb8-4a25-a904-c5057a249a70 (scored 0)

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