At the NFL trade deadline, the dallas cowboys brought in Jonathan Mingo to help strengthen their receiving corps. they were criticized for the price they paidsending a fourth-round pick to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for the second-year player.

One problem with compensation is that acquiring Mingo cost Dallas more than DeAndre Hopkins did for Kansas City, or Diontae Johnson for the Baltimore Ravens. Both were added for fifth-round picks.

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Fans were clamoring for a wide receiver earlier in the year, and Johnson was a name mentioned frequently. Jerry Jones He felt validated by his decision. since Mingo is younger and on his rookie contract. They also had a third round rating on him coming to the NFL last season. Those points are strong, but she’s also not considered a diva, which has been a blow for Johnson, and that’s already showing in Baltimore.

Johnson, who joined Baltimore on Oct. 29, is already showing frustration with his role. He barely saw the field in their win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night and posted a cryptic tweet afterward.

Johnson had 357 yards and three touchdowns for the Panthers this season on 30 receptions. Mingo had 12 receptions for 121 yards and has yet to record his first NFL touchdown.

He has more to develop than Johnson, but his 6-foot-2, 225-pound frame fits their offense perfectly. And so far, he is delighted with his new home. Maybe the Cowboys made the right decision in this case.

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