Dallas Cowboys vast receiver CeeDee Lamb is motivated greater than ever to win a Tremendous Bowl subsequent season.
The Cowboys are coming off of a tough season, going 7-10 regardless of excessive expectations getting into the 2024 season. Dallas entered the yr with Tremendous Bowl aspirations, particularly coming off of huge contract extensions signed by each Lamb ($136 million) and Dak Prescott ($240 million). Nonetheless, accidents and an absence of constant play on protection and alongside the trenches led to the Cowboys’ downfall.
With the Cowboys’ greatest rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, coming off of a Tremendous Bowl win, there’s slightly bit of additional motivation for Dallas to comply with that with a Vince Lombardi Trophy of their very own.
”Yeah, I’m seeing it and I’ll see them once more subsequent yr twice with that,” Lamb advised Sports activities Lens in an unique interview on behalf of BodyArmor when requested if he’s further motivated after seeing the Eagles win.
The Cowboys will enter the offseason in a little bit of a brand new period with Brian Schottenheimer as the top coach. Dallas parted methods with Mike McCarthy after 5 seasons.
Though McCarthy had been Lamb’s first and solely head coach since getting into the NFL in 2020, there’s apparent familiarity with Schottenheimer contemplating he’s been with Dallas over the previous three seasons and has served because the offensive coordinator over the previous two.
Lamb: ‘Can’t Wait’ For Begin of Schottenheimer Period
Underneath Schottenheimer’s lead, the Cowboys led the NFL in factors scored throughout the 2023 season and Lamb posted 135 receptions for 1,749 receiving yards — each franchise data.
”Very excessive power man,” says Lamb of Schottenheimer. “Clearly these issues you wouldn’t see. Generally you’d see it on movie, you’d see him on the sideline. We make an enormous play, he’s undoubtedly there celebrating with you and everybody loves the participant’s coach.
“I don’t actually care who you’re, however as a lot as your coach is concerned within the staff and understanding, the extra he’s round, the extra we are able to join, speak, and be on the identical web page,” Lamb continues to say of Schottenheimer. “For starters, that’s one of many issues that was eye-popping. He’s all the time concerned and he’s persevering with to look to be higher.”
The 51-year-old Schottenheimer has served as an offensive coordinator for a number of groups, courting again to his preliminary stint with the New York Jets (2006 by way of 2011). This can be his first head teaching gig after starting his teaching profession again in 1997.
Lamb says it undoubtedly makes the transition simpler in comparison with having a brand new man are available in contemplating he’s performed underneath Schottenheimer over the previous few years.
”He’s all the time concerned and he’s persevering with to look to be higher,” says Lamb. “Must be enjoyable. I’m very excited. Can’t wait. I’ve been within the constructing loads of occasions, we’ll chop it up, have nice conversations and I’m excited.”
Lamb: Parsons Will Keep A Cowboy Even If Negotiations Get ‘Loud and Messy’
Because the Cowboys search to bounce again subsequent season, they’ll look to safe their high defensive participant, linebacker Micah Parsons. The four-time Professional Bowler and former Defensive Rookie of the 12 months is getting into the ultimate yr of his rookie contract and is in search of a long-term deal to stay in Dallas.
Lamb says he and the Cowboys will do no matter it takes to maintain the 25-year-old in Dallas for the long run.
“I’ve,” says Lamb when requested if he’s talked to Parsons currently. “We’ve had loads of temporary conversations to say the least. That’s my man — I acquired him, he’s acquired me. And I’ll by no means doubt it. Simply staying optimistic all through this complete factor. I do know it’s going to get slightly difficult and it’s going to get slightly wild, loud and messy. However on the finish of the day, you recognize your price.”
Though Parsons’ future stays up within the air, Lamb is assured that he and Parsons — they’re each the identical age — will retire in Dallas collectively.
”We recognize him and his expertise in Dallas, and I inform him each week, each alternative I can, we’re undoubtedly gonna retire collectively,” says Lamb. “Anything is just about out the window.”
When requested to repeat his quote, Lamb reiterates it another time — Parsons can be in a Cowboys uniform shifting ahead.
”That’s my quote,” says Lamb. “Micah’s going to be in a Dallas uniform.”
