CeeDee Lamb appears to be in the right place as training camp has begun.
It’s training camp time for the Dallas Cowboys. Unfortunately, much like last season, they have a major player waiting for a new deal. This time around it’s All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons.
This time a year ago, it was All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb who was in this position. He missed almost all of training camp until he signed his four-year extension last August. So Lamb knows all about dealing with the Cowboys’ front office during contract negotiations. When he was asked about the most dominant defender in Dallas on Wednesday, Lamb supported Parsons while also giving some advice.
Obviously playing this media game with Jerry is not the best. It’s not fun. It’s not recommended. (Micah) knows what he brings to the table. He should get what he deserves. I’m not indulging in any of the craziness that they got going, but I do want Micah to get paid, soon.
One of the best things the Cowboys did this offseason was trade for wide receiver George Pickens. No disrespect to Jalen Tolbert who had his best season in 2024. However, adding Pickens to the mix with his ability to stretch vertically and make contested catches due to a huge catch radius adds a different dynamic to the Cowboys’ offense when matching his skills with those of Lamb who does a lot of damage in the middle of the field.
This means that opposing defenses won’t be able to double-team Lamb regularly with the threat of Pickens which will also aid tight end Jake Ferguson. The possibilities for the Cowboys’ passing game are endless with Pickens as Lamb’s running mate, and according to the latter, what we’ve seen so far is just the tip of the iceberg.
He’s an incredible athlete, an incredible football player. His ability to go up and get the ball, you guys haven’t seen it yet. But those days are literally coming. He’s like a caged animal. And so am I.
For Pickens, this is a huge season for multiple reasons. One is to shed the stigma that he’s a nuisance who isn’t worth the trouble. The other is that it’s a contract year for Pickens, which adds more motivation to perform well. So, fireworks from the tandem of Lamb and Pickens are expected in 2025. As far as the former is concerned, it won’t be the only time they play together.
I’m glad he’s here. He knows I love him. I tell him every day that I’m happy for him. I hope we go together for X amount of years. I don’t care. I just know we’re not fitting to do this for (only) one.
Lamb has proven that no matter who is at quarterback for the Cowboys that he will perform at a high level. As a rookie, Lamb had just under 1,000 yards although quarterback Dak Prescott missed 11 games. When Prescott missed five games in 2022, Lamb averaged a little under 80 yards per game despite playing with former backup Cooper Rush. Last season, not only did Prescott miss half the year with a torn hamstring, but Lamb missed the final two games with a shoulder issue. He was still able to finish with 101 receptions for 1,194 yards and six touchdowns.
Prescott is back and has been looking sharp this offseason. When he’s upright, the Cowboys’ offense is a threat, which will be even more the case with Pickens on the field. It also means that Lamb is going to give opposing defenses nightmares with more one-on-one opportunities, and he’s chomping at the bit to have another huge year in 2025.
I feel like the league knows what happens when I’m healthy and I have Dak for a whole season. But, if you don’t, I will happily show you what it’s going to be like this year, honestly. I’m a dominant receiver. I don’t like to speak highly of myself, but I can’t wait to show you guys.
Lamb has every reason to have the utmost confidence after four consecutive Pro Bowl selections and three straight All-Pro nods. There’s no reason that if he and the parts around him stay healthy that it won’t continue this season.
