Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Cowboys defense is off to a strong start so far during camp. It is a bold move to make any declarative statements the first week of training camp, but Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer was not afraid to put his defense on our radar. On Tuesday, Schottenheimer said to the media, “I think we’re going to be one of the top takeaway teams.” To this point, the defense has backed up the words of their head coach Any time you open up Twitter to check on what’s happening at training camp, there is another highlight video of the defense making a play. On Wednesday, the defense was forcing pass breakups, interceptions, and fumbles left and right. The trend continued on Thursday with the defense racking up three interceptions on the day from various quarterbacks. Matt Eberflus’ defense continues to take the ball away — Malik Hooker grabbing the defense’s third interception of the day (mix of QBs). Dak Prescott repaid this one with a touchdown throw to George Pickens. the battle is on. #Cowboys #TrainingCamp pic.twitter.com/DVWeShiBS8 — Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 24, 2025 Some may view this as a chicken-or-the-egg debate. Is the Cowboys’ defense truly this good, or is it a concern for the offense? The answer should be a positive sign for the defense. There is simply too much talent on offense for this unit to struggle all season at this level. Defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus has consistently had his units ranked as some of the best takeaway teams since he began calling plays on defense. Dating back to his first opportunity with the Indianapolis Colts in 2018, Eberflus’ defense has been outside of the top ten just once across seven seasons. His defense was top five three times. Twice with the Colts and once with the Chicago Bears. His aggressive nature and need to force turnovers have been a part of his coaching DNA and something he talked about this offseason on The Doomsday Podcast. Since the defense cannot hit the quarterback in practice, takeaways are the only thing that can be tallied up during practice reports, but that does not mean the defense is not getting pressure on the quarterback. Along with forcing turnovers, second-round picks Donovan Ezeiruaku and Marshawn Kneeland, plus Dante Fowler, have consistently turned up the heat on Dak Prescott and the other passers. Based on Todd Archer’s post-practice recaps, the defense has forced seven interceptions and at least five forced fumbles through three days of practice. In 2021 and 2022, Dan Quinn had the Dallas defense No. 1 in takeaways. At this rate, the 2025 defense under Eberflus has a chance to be the best of the bunch.

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Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Up or down at Cowboys camp? We’ve had three days of practice at the Cowboys’ 2025 training camp. Who’s been making impressions, both good and bad, so far in Oxnard? Here’s our latest stock report. Naturally, it’s still early. Some guys may still be finding their groove in a new system, and others may look better without pads on. There is still a lot more to come in these dog days of summer, including preseason games, which will ultimately decide who wins coveted roster spots and depth chart positions. STOCK UP TE Jake Ferguson There is plenty of reason to be bullish on Ferguson in 2025. Contract season, getting healthy again, Dak Prescott’s return, and now having George Pickens to draw defensive attention all work in his favor. And if early reports mean anything for the regular season, TE1 is taking advantage of all of them. Prescott and Ferguson have been connecting often in practice. And this is the first week of camp, when the focus is more on executing plays by design. Ferguson will likely get even more targets in real games when Prescott is working through his options and seeing Ferguson enjoying what Pickens and CeeDee Lamb open up for him. DE Donovan Ezeiruaku The rookie is already making noise, especially on Day 3, and proving difficult for anybody to stop. With the athleticism to blow past slower blockers and pass-rushing moves to win his battles, Ezeiruaku may be coming for a major share of the DE snaps early. This isn’t to say that others like Dante Fowler or Marshawn Kneeland haven’t been good. We’ve seen evidence that all of them are making plays. But it’s Ezeiruaku who is dominating out there, and getting valuable work while Micah Parsons isn’t on the field. If he keeps this going into September, Dallas may have struck gold in the draft. OT Nate Thomas An afterthought among our backup offensive linemen this season, Thomas is getting noticed now in Oxnard. He missed last year with knee issues but has shown up this week, emerging as a potential swing tackle candidate and earning direct praise from Brian Schottenheimer. For all of their depth at the interior line, the tackle spots remain dubious. It felt like Asim Richards was going to win the swing job by default, or at least backup LT, but now Thomas may make it a true competition. And as we’re about to see, more depth at tackle is no small matter. STOCK DOWN OT Terence Steele This is not about anything Steele’s done on the field, but that he’s now going to be missing from it due to a high ankle sprain. It may only be a few days, according to reports, but that’s valuable time for Steele as he looks to solidify his starting role. This season is crucial for the sixth-year veteran. The Cowboys have a good out from his contract in 2026, shaving $8.75 million off the cap, but he’s still just 28 and could earn continued loyalty with a strong performance. Given the stakes, anything that could impede his progress is of extra concern. DT Mazi Smith With reports that Smith is again losing weight and working towards more of 3-tech role, it’s starting to feel like the beginning of the end for the former first-rounder. This is what they tried to do with him as a rookie, which didn’t bear fruit, and then last year they beefed him up to play 1-tech. Now we’re bouncing back the other way, and all of this indecision means a lack of continuity and a harder time developing. Granted, this is a new defensive coaching staff. Maybe they have a better vision for what to do with Smith once he makes the transition. But with Osa Odighizuwa already your primary pass-rushing DT and Solomon Thomas now here as his backup, you have to wonder how many snaps Smith can even get in this role to prove his value.

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images We are getting closer and closer to actual football games. Since hiring Dan Campbell as their head coach, the Detroit Lions have become one of the most exciting and successful rebuilds in recent memory. Under Campbell, the Lions have made the postseason the last two years and have finished with a winning record the last three seasons. Before Campbell, the Lions hadn’t made an NFC title game since the 1990s, but they have turned a corner with one of the most talented rosters in the NFL. Although they were undone in the divisional round by the upstart Washington Commanders, the future in Detroit looks promising. Their secondary is terrific, led by Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch, both of whom were named to a Pro Bowl and the All-Pro team, respectively. Detroit could be even more potent should Aidan Hutchinson return to full health this season. The Lions and the Dallas Cowboys have always had a quiet, yet overlooked rivalry that seemingly felt reignited after Detroit lost to Dallas in 2023 following a controversial penalty. Once again the Cowboys take on the Lions in 2025. Here’s a look at some overlooked players who could sway the game for Detroit if not accounted for. Jack Campbell The Detroit Lions front office has been on fire as of late, striking it big with many of their early-round draft choices, and Jack Campbell has been no exception. Over his first two seasons, Campbell has made big strides forward and is one of the most important players on the Lions’ defense. He is the team’s defensive signal caller and the vocal leader. Campbell is a huge Mike linebacker that stands at 6’5” and 243 lbs. He’s got the power and strength to knock back guards at the point of attack with just enough athleticism to string out outside runs for minimal gains. For as big as he is, he’s also very instinctual in the passing game, having a solid feel for route concepts in underneath zone coverage. He’s been exceptionally productive and led the team with 131 tackles with five passes defended. The reason why, despite his productivity and billing as a first-round pick, Campbell is an X-factor is because of the Lions’ imposing front four and opportunistic secondary. The only perceived weakness of the Lions’ defense is their second level and for Dallas to take advantage of that, they must find a way to neutralize Campbell before he can impact both the passing and ground game. Tim Patrick Tim Patrick is more of a deep dive than Campbell but still somebody who should be accounted for when playing the Detroit Lions. Patrick has battled a checkered injury history (missing the 2022 and 2023 seasons battling injuries), to make it back on the field, but has shown he can make timely plays and difficult catches. Jameson Williams is the Lions’ deep threat down the field, and Amon Ra St. Brown is a versatile receiver who can do damage from the slot. Patrick can thrive in both of those roles and becomes more of a threat for Detroit as they approach the red zone. Patrick has excellent size and a big catch radius to haul in throws away from his body. With Josh Reynolds now with the New York Jets, that opens the door Patrick to take on a more prominent role in the Lions’ offense. Despite being 31 years old, he’s as efficient as he’s always been. He had a catch rate of 75 percent, the best of his career, for 33 receptions on 44 targets. Dallas needs to be on high alert for Patrick when Detroit gets inside the 20s. David Montgomery Last season saw Jahmyr Gibbs break out in a major way, rushing for 1,412 yards and 16 touchdowns. Gibbs’ ascension coincided with an injury sustained by fellow running back David Montgomery. However, Montgomery is every bit as meaningful to the Lions’ rushing attack and is a terrific runner who can give the Cowboys problems, although not as flashy as his counterpart. The duo, known as Sonic and Knuckles, gives Detroit a pairing that wears down defenses with Montgomery before Gibbs breaks games open. Where Montgomery may be more problematic than Gibbs for the Cowboys is his ability to break tackles and keep his legs churning through contact. This excerpt from Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit encapsulates perfectly what Montgomery means for an offense: I feel like there’s an assumption that big, bruising backs are a dime a dozen, and it doesn’t take much skill to do their job. Additionally, with Jahmyr Gibbs in the backfield, it’s often easy to overlook what Montgomery means to the team. But just go back to that Week 1 win against the Los Angeles Rams and watch overtime. Tell me there are more than a handful of players who could do what Montgomery did in that game. Despite splitting the load, Montgomery ranked 13th among running backs in broken tackles, 13th in yards after contact per rushing attempt, and fourth in rushing attempts per broken tackle. In short, while Montgomery is likely to be more of a bit player behind Gibbs, he’s in a better position to be more effective in the capacity he’s playing. The Cowboys have the speed at the second level of their defense to run laterally with Gibbs; however, their ability to defend the inside runs and downhill runners like Montgomery is a concern. The Cowboys missed 87 tackles in 2024, which doesn’t bode well when facing a player like Montgomery.

Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Keep in mind that the Cowboys always have UDFAs worth keeping tabs on. The Dallas Cowboys have gotten off to a quick start at training camp. In just a short three days, the cream appears to be rising to the top. Stars such as CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens have wowed the crowd with highlight plays, and rookie Donovan Ezeiruaku has shown a tremendous first step off the line of scrimmage, routinely getting into the backfield. However, things have gotten a little chippy between the offense and the defense, prompting head coach Brian Schottenheimer to note that the team needs to improve its discipline. Hey, the ‘Boys will be boys. Adding to the competitiveness has been the defense getting excellent pressure on the quarterbacks. On day three, there were several turnovers caused, including one by today’s undrafted free agent of the day. Zion Childress, safety There were three interceptions yesterday at practice, including a terrific one-handed interception by Zion Childress. The former Kentucky Wildcat showed great range, undercutting a pass for Luke Schoonmaker in the end zone and using his full reach to make an excellent one-handed interception. sheeeeesh @ZionChildress | @AmericanAir https://t.co/KzuxM8nk1q pic.twitter.com/Yhpz1rnVLL — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) July 24, 2025 Childress comes to the Cowboys as a player with excellent ball skills. Over his 62 collegiate games, he had 18 pass breakups. He can play safety, but he can play multiple spots in the secondary if needed. Childress would be playing behind Malik Hooker and Markquese Bell. There’s an opportunity for Childress to carve out a place for himself on the roster if he can sustain the types of plays he made yesterday and impress in the preseason; it will go a long way towards making a statement to the coaches. At the very least, Childress will have to contribute on special teams to earn his keep, but so far, it’s been a good start for the undrafted rookie.

Photo by Tim Umphrey/Getty Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 41) with some Cowboys history We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we’re running through 100 Days of Cowboys. So sit back and enjoy some Cowboys history while we countdown to football. Today – number 41. Roy Williams Born: August 14, 1980. Redwood City, CaliforniaPosition: SafetyDallas Cowboys: 2002-2008Awards: All-Pro- 2003Pro Bowl– 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Photo by: Diamond Images/Getty Images Roy Williams played safety for the Dallas Cowboys from 2002 to 2008, after being selected eighth overall in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma. Known for his hard-hitting style and physical presence in the box, Williams quickly made an impact as a rookie and earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections. He was a key part of the Cowboys’ defense in the early 2000s and gained a reputation as one of the most intimidating safeties in the league. His aggressive play style made him a fan favorite, though it also led to rule changes aimed at reducing dangerous tackles. Here is Mel Kiper Jr. breaking down the selection of #Cowboys SS Roy Williams during the 2002 NFL Draft: pic.twitter.com/31rZyhBfMJ — Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) May 10, 2024 Best known for:Williams was best known for his ferocious tackling and physical dominance, especially in run support, becoming the signature enforcer in the Cowboys’ secondary during the Parcells era. Safety Roy Williams takes the ball 85-yards for a touchdown during his rookie year against Washington. #DallasCowboys #Cowboys #NFL pic.twitter.com/mwVskXRcNy — Mike Poland (@kenfigkowboy) June 14, 2024 Lesser known fact:Williams was so infamous for his use of the horse-collar tackle that the NFL created the “Roy Williams Rule” in 2005, banning the maneuver after multiple injuries occurred, making him one of the few players in history to directly influence a rule change.

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images What is your biggest takeaway from the first week of Cowboys training camp? The first week (sort of) is in the books for the Dallas Cowboys as far as training camp. The workweek, at least. Dallas arrived in Oxnard, California last Sunday and since then a whole lot has happened. Some of it has been football related (the actual football) while some of it hasn’t (mostly contract stuff related to Micah Parsons). Friday marks the team’s first off day after three days of practice and Sunday will even bring the first padded practice of the year. Given where we are at, we want to know what is your biggest takeaway so far? Maybe you feel conviction in an idea that you carried into camp or perhaps you have changed your mind about something entirely. Either way enough has happened for us to arrive at mild conclusions on some things and we want to know what yours are. Let us know in the comments below!

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The latest Cowboys news. Cowboys’ Prescott feels for Parsons, says DE ‘deserves’ payday – Todd Archer, ESPN Dak has Micah Parsons’ back. Just pay the man and get this over with. If there is anybody who understands what Micah Parsons is going through as he awaits a contract extension from the Dallas Cowboys, it’s Dak Prescott. Prescott went through two protracted negotiations with the Cowboys, including one last year that saw him become the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history with a four-year, $240 million deal agreed to hours before the 2024 season opener. “I don’t know if there’s a correct way to handle it, to be honest with you,” Prescott said. “I will say that I think he deserves to get paid. I think he should get paid, and, ultimately going off the history of what I’ve seen, he will get paid. Hopefully, it’s sooner than later. Parsons has been on the field for the first three days of training camp, but he has not practiced. On Thursday, Parsons was not in cleats for the first time, although he said Tuesday he is dealing with some back tightness. […] “I mean it’s an each and every year conversation whether it’s myself, Zack Martin, CeeDee Lamb, now Micah Parsons,” Prescott said. “It’s a part of it in a sense. Now is it something that I wish any of us were going through? Absolutely not but I think Micah’s doing a helluva job with it being here. He’s a great teammate, showing up obviously not just on the field and being focused, but whether it be in the camaraderie, hanging out, dinner. He’s not just doing it to sign off and say, ‘Hey, Jerry look at me,’ but he wants to be out there practicing. And honestly, I’m glad he’s not. He can’t do that to himself. That’s the business of it. That’s the business of a holdout so I do think he’s taken some great steps with being here.” Schottenheimer on fight in Cowboys’ camp: ‘We have to have discipline’ – Patrik Walker, DallasCowboys.com Brian Schottenheimer is putting his stamp on this team in training camp. During a full team drill in the middle of practice, a fight broke out on the sideline that escalated into a massive rugby-level scrum and punches being thrown — eventually being broken up. But before practice was allowed to continue, head coach Brian Schottenheimer tore into the entire roster at midfield, hurling justified expletives and repeatedly screaming “do you [expletive] understand me?!” before resetting for the next round of reps. The message was received, and there were no further incidents on the day. “Did you guys hear what I said?” said Schottenheimer. “I definitely won’t repeat it … but here’s the deal: I love the intensity. I love [it] and these guys are working their asses off. “I love that. But, again, there’s a tempo that we discuss everyday and we’ve talked about it multiple times.” The fact is Schottenheimer is trying to not only establish a culture of self-discipline and accountability but, with that, the understanding that if certain things are allowed in practice, they’ll likely spill over into actual games with the win-loss record on the line and, in his inaugural season as an NFL head coach, he refuses to accept such a controllable reaction to derail drives or possibly entire games (or stretches of them, should a league suspension follow). A new sheriff in town in Big D: New culture for the Dallas Cowboys – Trae Williams, Sporting News More on Schottenheimer and his new culture. There’s a new sheriff in town, and the Dallas Cowboys are already feeling the effects. Brian Schottenheimer, in his first training camp as head coach, has brought a bold and physical energy to a team that needed a reset. Gone are the slogans and the soft starts. In their place: real competition, higher expectations, and a mentality built on daily accountability. “This is going to be a physical ass camp,” Schottenheimer said on Day 1—and he meant it. The first few days of practice included back-to-back scuffles, fast-paced drills, and players pushing each other harder than in previous seasons. The culture is changing in real time. His core message is simple: “Compete every day.” The shift is especially important for quarterback Dak Prescott, who’s stepping into 2025 with a new system, new weapons, and a greater sense of urgency. To emphasize leadership, Schottenheimer rearranged the locker room—placing Micah Parsons next to Prescott to build a stronger connection between the offense and defense. Prescott is already showing strong command of Schottenheimer’s evolving scheme, which is more versatile and creative than in years past. The offense now features more motion, multiple formations, and unique personnel groupings—designed to keep defenses off balance. “We’re gonna be multiple,” Schottenheimer said. And with playmakers like CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and KaVontae Turpin (now taking reps at running back), Prescott has the tools to thrive in a more dynamic system. Newest Cowboys DE makes huge impression as ‘last man on field’ after practice – Josh Sanchez, Cowboys on SI James Houston is putting in the work as the newest Cowboy. The Dallas Cowboys brought in some defensive end reinforcements before the start of training camp in Oxnard, California, with three players working out for the team. When it was all said and done, former Detroit Lions EDGE James Houston was the man who got the deal. Houston was a sixth-round pick of the Lions in the 2022 NFL Draft, and had a brief stint with the Cleveland Browns last season. Now, he’s gearing up for 2025 fighting for a spot on the Cowboys roster. While Houston is battling at a position that has a ton of depth in Dallas, he’s making a strong impression on the coaching staff just days into his tenure with the team. On Thursday, Houston was the last man on the field after practice, going through drills on his own. Last one on the

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Here is what social media had to say about Thursday’s Dallas Cowboys practice It’s another beautiful day in Oxnard and it’s made even better with another open practice for the Dallas Cowboys. Here’s all the highlights of the day brought to you by social media, and even a few thoughts from some fans. Brevyn Spann-Ford made plays yesterday and continues to shine today. there’s a solid chance that, with Luke Schoonmaker also making strides, the #Cowboys have a potent three-man receiving rotation at tight end. Brevyn Spann-Ford is . pic.twitter.com/O84D9BowFg — Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) July 24, 2025 Brevyn Spann-Ford pic.twitter.com/xvIf59HhoN — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 Offensive line went to work. Brian Schottenheimer watched as Conor Riley coaches the #Cowboys offensive line. High hopes for this group here. pic.twitter.com/P1LS9RNSu5 — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 24, 2025 George Pickens was at it again. Good news is the cramp he suffered yesterday hasn’t hindered him today. George Pickens pic.twitter.com/XI4lSuYfFR — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 George Pickens in WR drills #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/8dhWiHcBUV — Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) July 24, 2025 Shavon Revel Jr. doing some rehab work and is inching closer to some real football work. Shavon Revel Jr. #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/xgUodj96c2 — Nicole Hutchison (@nhutchisontv) July 24, 2025 DaRon Bland was missing yesterday, today it’s Terence Steele. He has an ankle issue but doesn’t seem to be serious. Terence Steele not practicing. Stand by — Voch Lombardi (@VochLombardi) July 24, 2025 With Terence Steele not practicing, Hakeem Adeniji for the first look at right tackle. Working on what’s the issue on Steele. — Todd Archer (@toddarcher) July 24, 2025 Running backs put in the work. Javonte Williams with a big gain down the middle pic.twitter.com/SS4rMXP1kQ — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 24, 2025 Jaydon Blue pic.twitter.com/ltx140S1BZ — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 Deuce Vaughn pic.twitter.com/rv8a0bchmg — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 A screen to Jaydon Blue. pic.twitter.com/lNOXFaK7I5 — Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) July 24, 2025 Dak Prescott on the pull and makes a dash downfield, just like the old days. You wanted Dak Prescott on the run, you get Dak Prescott on the run. pic.twitter.com/2mKrwE9wYm — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 24, 2025 Marist Liufau making plays. No Kenneth Murray Jr. today, so the Cowboys are using a lot of Marist Liufau. Here he is hitting the hole to presumably make the tackle. pic.twitter.com/BvlJ21xanw — Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) July 24, 2025 Dak to Jake Ferguson chemistry is slowly working its way back. Jake Ferguson pic.twitter.com/hRkEbK67lp — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 And again we see plenty of KaVontae Turpin on the offense. KaVontae Turpin pic.twitter.com/W8E2C7UzfS — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 Malik Hooker grabs the interception and the defense is definitely winning the battle at this stage. Malik Hooker INT pic.twitter.com/QY3M52RHHt — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 CeeDee Lamb making the catch and run. CeeDee Lamb lined up in the backfield and hauls in a quick pass pic.twitter.com/fRTmnldQwQ — Nick Harris (@NickHarrisFWST) July 24, 2025 Highlight of The Day Dak on the run and hitting the gaps and we love it. Dak pic.twitter.com/m5ali2oqR5 — Jon Machota (@jonmachota) July 24, 2025 Fan Section Screen with blue-now that would be fun — rdp2828 (@rdp2828) July 24, 2025 Hope Deuce makes the roster again and Cowboys actually give him some nice design plays. He’s going to need a very STRONG preseason in 2025 — Ryan Cornett (@RyanCornett2000) July 24, 2025 Milton is a very underrated pickup. I love that the Cowboys have him. — gnestro (@gnestro) July 24, 2025

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images 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.