Dallas Cowboys broad 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 a scarcity 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 somewhat 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 additional 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 pinnacle 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
Beneath Schottenheimer’s lead, the Cowboys led the NFL in factors scored in the course of the 2023 season and Lamb posted 135 receptions for 1,749 receiving yards — each franchise information.
”Very excessive vitality man,” says Lamb of Schottenheimer. “Clearly these issues you wouldn’t see. Typically you’ll see it on movie, you’d see him on the sideline. We make a giant 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 crew and understanding, the extra he’s round, the extra we are able to join, discuss, 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 at all times 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 2011). This will likely 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 below Schottenheimer over the previous few years.
”He’s at all times 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 searching for 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 these days. “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 somewhat tough and it’s going to get somewhat wild, loud and messy. However on the finish of the day, you understand 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 yet one more time — Parsons will likely be in a Cowboys uniform transferring ahead.
”That’s my quote,” says Lamb. “Micah’s going to be in a Dallas uniform.”
