Star large receiver CeeDee Lamb spent final summer season away from the Dallas Cowboys till the 2 sides agreed to a four-year, $136M deal in late August.
That is not the case this time round, as Lamb is a full participant for coaching camp periods. Following Wednesday’s apply, he delivered considerably of a warning for the remainder of the NFL relating to the upcoming season.
“I really feel just like the league is aware of what occurs after I’m wholesome and I’ve [starting quarterback Dak Prescott] for a complete season,” Lamb mentioned, as shared by Jon Machota of The Athletic. “However, should you don’t, I’ll fortunately present you what it’s going to be like this 12 months, truthfully. I’m a dominant receiver. I don’t like to talk extremely of myself, however I can’t wait to point out you guys.”
Final fall, Prescott went down with a season-ending hamstring harm in Week 9. ESPN stats present that Lamb however completed the marketing campaign tied for seventh within the league with 101 receptions and tied for eighth with 1,194 receiving yards. He additionally contributed six landing catches over 15 video games.
Lamb posted these numbers earlier than the Cowboys acquired wideout George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers this previous Could. Pickens up to now hasn’t done much to silence those that assume he must “grow up,” however there is not any query he possesses elite bodily traits that would make him a dynamic No. 2 possibility for Dallas.
“He’s an unimaginable athlete, an unimaginable soccer participant,” Lamb mentioned about Pickens. “His capacity to go up and get the ball, you guys haven’t seen it but. However these days are actually coming. He’s like a caged animal. And so am I.”
As of Thursday morning, DraftKings Sportsbook had a Dallas crew led by first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer as a +180 betting underdog to make the playoffs this season. Lamb and Co. will finally obtain alternatives to answer such forecasts in September, however he has different issues on his thoughts following all that occurred in 2024.
“I am getting a lot extra out of this than folks assume I’m,” Lamb added about collaborating in coaching camp, per Tommy Yarrish of the Cowboys’ web site. “Simply being with the fellows and having the ability to lead and having the ability to speak and having the ability to present these guys what I am able to doing. Every single day, I am popping out right here prepared to show myself day-after-day. I do not care how a lot cash I acquired. I do not care how a lot cash you noticed on the Web. That has nothing to do with my presence on the sector.”
