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After the Cowboys’ big trade for DT Quinnen Williams, many fans are wondering just what Dallas is getting in its new defensive centerpiece. We reached out to a friend of the site, Scott Mason from PlayLikeaJet.com, to get his take on the trade.
What was your gut reaction when you heard the news? Did you see this one coming at all?
“I wasn’t totally shocked because we’d been hearing whispers for a while. I understood why they did it, but I was disappointed because Quinnen is a game wrecker and still only 27.”
Tell Cowboys fans about the kind of player they’re getting in Quinnen.
“Williams is a rare IDL who is elite against the pass and the run. You’ll frequently see him near the top in pass-rush and run-stop win rate. Doesn’t always have flashy sack numbers, but when you watch the film, he’s always all over the place despite getting double and triple-teamed constantly.”
How do you feel about the package of draft picks and Mazi Smith that the Jets received?
“Jets got a lot in return, especially considering Quinnen wanted out. The draft picks, if used right, could help the Jets finally get out of the mess they’ve been trying to escape from for the past 15 years. I don’t have high hopes for Mazi Smith, but he’s still young and has enough ability to have been a first-rounder, so he’s worth a dart throw.”
When New York gets the better of Dallas’ 2027 first-round picks, either their own or Green Bay’s, whose do you predict it will be?
“Probably Dallas, but you never know, the NFL can be funny sometimes.”
A lot’s been said about Dallas making this trade in the middle of a nearly lost season. As an outside observer, what’s your take?
“I don’t think this deal was made just for 2025. Quinnen is only 27 and has two more years left at a fairly reasonable price. Dallas should get at least two more elite seasons out of him and maybe more if they re-sign him.”
Anything else you want to say to Cowboys Nation?
“Quinnen has been the best player on the Jets for several years now, and he’s an absolute force on the inside. Think he will be very effective in Dallas, and it shouldn’t take him long to become a fan favorite.”
