FRISCO, Texas – CeeDee Lamb is heading into an intriguing offseason after setting career highs and franchise records for his 2023 season that saw him rack up 135 receptions for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns. The best season of his career has him in line to potentially become one of the highest-paid receivers in the league this offseason.
Heading into the fifth and final year of his rookie contract, discussions of an extension for Lamb are expected to increase as the offseason gathers pace, and that topic wasn’t sidestepped when Lamb made an appearance on “The Edge.” in Las Vegas over the weekend.
“I can’t give numbers at this time,” Lamb said of the contract negotiations. “But I’ll tell you this, one of the highest-paid catchers, without a doubt, if not the [receptor mejor pagado]. “That’s always the goal.”
The receiver market is expected to undergo a considerable reset this offseason, with Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson also entering the fifth year of his rookie contract and Bengals wide receiver Justin Jefferson. Ja’Marr Chase, entering his fourth year. After strong starts in each of their careers, Jefferson, Chase and Lamb are expected to be the trio that sets the standard for receiver contract numbers going forward.
For Lamb, there’s no question where his heart is with regards to signing that long-term contract with Dallas, as he mentioned before about wanting to be a “Cowboy for life.”
“Absolutely,” he said of his desire to spend his career with Dallas. “There’s no secret about that.”
His strong desire to stay with the Cowboys stems from the relationships he has in the locker room, especially with quarterback Dak Prescott, with whom he was seen having passionate conversations during the playoff loss to Green Bay. After the game, Lamb’s mother took to Facebook to express her frustration with Prescott, but Lamb was quick to set the record straight on Parsons’ podcast about her feelings for her QB1.
“I don’t have any problems with my quarterback,” he said. “I love my boy, he knows it. Dak can definitely take us [a un Super Bowl]. It just needs other leaders too, and that’s why I’m pointing the finger at myself. Can I help you. He already has a lot on his plate.”
Looking in the mirror seems to be one of the first themes for Lamb this offseason, and if he’s looking to take another step in his game heading into year five, he sees maturity as an opportunity to be more of a leader and positive voice in the world. game.
“First of all, I have to grow up,” he said. “There are many ways to handle different situations. I know that being angry is not one of the answers. I feel like that’s contagious. I can be more of a leader. I can express myself more.”
2024-02-12 18:53:09
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