Buy or Sell: Debating 3 hot topics in the NFL

In Buy or Sell, theScore's football editors go head to head in debating some of the hottest topics percolating around the NFL. Let us know in the comments if you're buying or selling these three statements.

Brock Purdy plays the next 6 seasons with the 49ers

Purdy is signed through 2030 after inking a 5-year, $265-million extension that averages $53 million annually

Caio Miari - BUY: There's no reason to think Purdy won't play every year of his new contract with the 49ers, who clearly view him as their franchise guy. And why wouldn't they? Purdy has helped San Francisco elevate its offense while leading two deep playoff runs, including one to the Super Bowl. He's only 25. With the exception of a 2023 elbow surgery, he hasn't battled long-term injuries. The 2024 49ers disappointed, but the Niners have been solid for most of Kyle Shanahan's tenure. They'll bounce back, Purdy will continue to deliver, and the relationship will last several years.

Daniel Valente - SELL: To the naked eye, Purdy's contract looks like a massive investment that signals the 49ers' long-term belief in him. In reality, it's a lot less player-friendly, as the deal allows the 49ers to exit the pact after the 2026 season. While it's great that San Francisco has that flexibility, it really doesn't suggest the franchise has much confidence in Purdy. The quarterback has been a great facilitator, and it seems he's been paid as such due to the team-friendly nature of his deal. While franchise quarterbacks are extremely difficult to lose, facilitators are a lot easier to replace.

Giants win more than 1 of their first 8 games

Giants' schedule starts at Commanders, at Cowboys, vs. Chiefs, vs. Chargers, at Saints, vs. Eagles, at Broncos, at Eagles

Matthew Washington - BUY: Russell Wilson isn't the long-term answer, but he's better than anything the Giants had last year. While his mobility continues to decline, he's still accurate enough to get the ball into the hands of star receiver Malik Nabers, who will help put points on the board. A menacing defensive front seven, led by Dexter Lawrence, and a revamped secondary should help the Giants, too. If it gets bleak early on, the Giants figure to summon Jaxson Dart or fire Brian Daboll - either move would provide the temporary spark needed to get at least two wins by the eight-game mark.

Sarah Wallace - SELL: The Giants have the toughest strength of schedule in the league and face a gauntlet out of the gate. That means it's going to be a learning year - whether they like it or not - as they just don't have the roster to compete against most of their opponents in the first eight games. Rookies like Dart, Abdul Carter, and Cam Skattebo could be long-term difference-makers, but the learning curve is too steep for an immediate impact. Enjoy a victory against the Saints, Giants fans, because it's going to be a long season.

George Pickens hits 1K receiving yards in 1st Cowboys season

Pickens cleared 1,000 yards once with the Steelers before being dealt to the Cowboys

Liam Fox - BUY: Pickens earned quite the reputation in Pittsburgh - not all of it positive - but he possesses rare talents as a receiver that have yet to be fully utilized. A fresh start with the Cowboys in a contract year will bring the best out of the mercurial wideout. Pickens now gets to play with a proven quarterback in Dak Prescott rather than the constantly revolving carousel of mediocre passers he had with the Steelers. The spotlight on Pickens will be bright this season, but he'll leave no doubt that Dallas was right to believe in his potential.

Andrew Dixon - SELL: CeeDee Lamb wants us to believe that he and Pickens are both WR1, but Lamb is in a whole other tier. The former Oklahoma star only had two fewer catches (101) than Pickens had targets (103) in 2024. Lamb had a staggering 152 targets with Jake Ferguson (86) and Jalen Tolbert (79) rounding out the Cowboys' top three. Even if Pickens gets enough targets to have a chance at hitting 1,000 yards, it's unlikely he'll match the mark of 16.3 yards per reception that he's averaged during his career, especially when he's the No. 2 option in this offense.