Tag: Cee Dee Lamb

Cowboys News: So Dak Prescott didn’t ask for a 5th-year salary of $45M

Dallas Cowboys News May 21 2020. Dak Prescott contract negotiations, Randy Gregory seeks reinstatement after Aldon Smith.

This week has been a positive one for the Dallas Cowboys and their fans as they saw one of their bigger off-season gambles start the trend in the right direction. Aldon Smith was reinstated by the NFL and joins a much different looking defensive line for the 2020 season.

That joy was quickly taken away today as reports of a rejected contract offer by franchise quarterback Dak Prescott emerged. An abundance of news sites ran with this rumor and caused mass hysteria amongst the internet. Since then, a few well known trusted NFL analysts have broken up these rumors and have confirmed that none of it is true.

There are going to be a lot of different stories floating out there until the Dak Prescott contract is signed or at least until the July 15 deadline gets here. Outside of the Prescott negotiation news, find out about the virtual off-season along with how Xavier Woods is expecting new looks on defense. Demarcus Ware takes a small friendly jab at the tight end the Cowboys never had, LeBron James.

Why Cowboys QB Dak Prescott didn’t ask for $45 million in Year 5 :: USA Today

Jori Epstein was the first to report that the Chris Simms’-started rumor which was substantiated by some in the local Cowboys media just never happened.

 

Burleson: Dak will be even ‘better’ under McCarthy :: NFL.com

Dak Prescott is being labeled as the “Rodney Dangerfield” of the NFL according to NFL.com’s Nate Burleson. He’s not getting any respect at all.

Cowboys’ Aldon Smith ‘grateful’ to be reinstated by NFL :: ESPN

Fresh off his reinstatement to the NFL and joining the Dallas Cowboys, Aldon Smith took some time with TMZ Sports to explain his second chance at being a success story in the league.

Randy Gregory is working through the process of being reinstated to the NFL :: Blogging The Boys

Now with Aldon Smith being welcomed back into the league, Randy Gregory is officially making his push to also virtually rejoin the Dallas Cowboys defensive line.

DeMarcus Ware: “No Way In Hell” LeBron James Could Block Me :: Inside The Star

Taking a break from the Dak Prescott stories and reinstatements, hear what former defensive end Demarcus Ware thinks about the future NBA Hall of Famer when it comes to playing football.

A Glimpse Into The Cowboys’ Virtual Program :: The Mothership

Take a deeper look into what the Dallas Cowboys have been able to do in the five weeks worth of this virtual off-season program. Everyone is in the same boat except the Cowboys are learning from a brand new coaching staff.

 

Dak Prescott contract talks: Latest offer details, status of negotiations and outlook on looming deal :: CBS Sports

Science class is back in session with another installment from Patrik Walker of CBS Sports as he breaks down the latest on the Dak Prescott contract negotiations.

Woods Speaks On “Totally Different” Secondary :: The Mothership

With an entire new defensive coaching staff, Xavier Woods enters his fourth season as one of the leaders of the secondary. The defensive looks to confuse opponents in ways the Cowboys could not pull off in years past.

Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb Talked to Michael Irvin Before Choosing Jersey No. 88 :: Bleacher Report

The new Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver wants to continue a legacy. Lamb spoke to “The Playmaker” Michael Irvin along with mentioning Dez Bryant as part of the history of No. 88.

3 key Cowboys staying ready during virtual off season

The Covid-19 pandemic is effecting all 32 NFL Teams. The Cowboys have seen a few players go above and beyond to stay ready for what’s next

The 2020 NFL off-season is one of the most unique in league history. The Covid-19 pandemic has altered ways NFL teams can conduct any of their off-season programs such as rookie mini camps and OTA’s. Players are on their own when it comes to holding themselves accountable to be in premier shape if and when the NFL opens their doors to players being permitted in team facilities.

With the Dallas Cowboys having an entire new look with a new coaching staff, it is pivotal they hit the ground running once teams are permitted to do so. Members of the current Cowboys roster are finding unique ways to stay ready for this exact moment. Gerald McCoy, Tyron Smith and CeeDee Lamb are glowing examples.

A newly signed free agent defensive tackle, McCoy has gone above and beyond to be in the best shape of his playing life. McCoy took to Instagram and posted on his story that he’s down 20 pounds.

Working out isn’t the only way to drop the weight as he told ESPN‘s Marty Smith that his diet was changed to vegetarian. Some defensive tackles tip the scales a little over 300 pounds but McCoy stated that he felt off last year and primarily due to his weight.

Star offensive tackle Tyron Smith has taken the same approach when it comes to staying ready for the off-season programs to begin.

Instead of your traditional weightlifting he found quite the unique way to do a “Turkish get-up”. Instead of using body weight or dumbbells, Smith decided to use his son. The seven time Pro Bowler is finding unique ways to not only work on strength, but throwing in balance with this special “dad workout”.

Similar to free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant’s recent social media posts about being in the lab and staying ready, the man that will be wearing No. 88 this season is doing just that.

Lamb has been avidly working with Delfonte Diamond of Diamond Building to work on his route running, agility, and quickness to stay ready before he even steps on the field with his new offense.

In these tough and unusual times, it’s encouraging to see some of the marquee players of the Dallas Cowboys dedicating this time away from team facilities to making sure they can be the best versions of themselves as they prepare to enter a very hyped up 2020 NFL season.

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Stephen Jones: Paying QBs too much ‘decreases your chances to win’

Stephen Jones virtually sat down with Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio to discuss multiple topics surrounding the 2020 Dallas Cowboys.

With the 2020 NFL Schedule released, predictions of the Dallas Cowboys having a successful first season under head coach Mike McCarthy continue to swirl. There’s still one piece missing from this pie, and that’s a long term deal with franchise quarterback Dak Prescott.

Executive vice president Stephen Jones sat down with Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio on the PFT PM Podcast to discuss some of the questions that still remain about their commitment to Prescott, along with plenty of other topics Cowboys fans could sink their teeth into.

Dak Prescott and Andy Dalton

Jones did not hesitate to say they want to pay him, and they’ve made  numerous offers but the deal has to work for the team along with working for Prescott. However he is forever negotiating in public.

He referred back to Jerry’s pie analogy in efforts to build this team with pieces around Prescott to be successful. He warns that because the salary cap is a “zero sum game”, the club has to be cautious not to sink too much into one particular position.

“There’s all sorts of analytics out there that show if your quarterback takes up too big a percentage of your salary cap, that it decreases your chances to win.”

[Editor’s Note: There’s actually analytics out there that say the opposite. Teams which pay their QBs are just as likely to win as teams with QBs on rookie deals. (The Athletic)]

Florio asked Jones about the exclusive franchise tag as July 15 is the deadline for Prescott to sign his tender.. “We’re only focussed on getting a long term deal with Dak,” Jones went on to say. Jones emphasized there was no chance of rescinding the tag.

The signing of Andy Dalton was not intended to put pressure on Prescott to sign but if July 15 comes and goes, and Prescott does not show, it will be Dalton’s job to get the 2020 Dallas Cowboys ready for this season.

2020 NFL Schedule

Jones said the Cowboys received the schedule 24 hours in advance to dissect it with the front office. He looks for the road games first to insure that there’s not too many in a row. He then looks to see when the divisional games, singling out Thanksgiving Day as Dallas will once again battle the Washington Redskins. It’s “preferred” to be a division game on this holiday for the rivalry to be polarized on the big stage for the fans.

CowboysWire nailed 4 of the 5 prime time matchups and the Thanksgiving tilt with Wash.

Continued relevancy despite not winning

Florio brought up the New England Patriots, who are entering a new era and questions if they will remain relevant post-Tom Brady. Florio said Cowboys, regardless of their up and down ways over the last 25 years, are still the center of the football world.

Jones thanked the historic figures of the Cowboys for making the team as intriguing as they’ve been despite some of their unsuccessful years. He thanked his father owner Jerry Jones, who he called “nothing short of Barnum and Bailey,” for keeping the team relevant via free agency, specifically referencing the signing of  Deion Sanders for national exposure.

Moving on from Jason Garrett

Jones addressed the shift away from Garrett, whose contract expired without renewal, stating it was time for a change. The 25-year draught was enough for them to bring in McCarthy and Jones feels they now have the opportunity to change the narrative around the Cowboys.

The younger Jones reiterated a remark from his father that Jerry would trade his Hall-of-Fame bust for another Super Bowl trophy.

FA approach, the draft and taking a WR

Jones attributed the recent years of having strong teams on paper to the coaching and scouting. He dates this back to the Jimmy Johnson days of old. Jones addressed that they prefer to pay their own players rather than make that big splash in free agency.

The draft has been a focal point of the Cowboys in recent years to build the foundation and Jones went on to say this years draft class eases the burden of not being big spenders.

Florio went on to ask Jones’ thoughts on new wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb and the feeling he got when he saw him still available when the Cowboys went on the clock.

Jones went on to say Lamb was never in the mix of their mock drafts because they truly did not feel he would get out of the top 10. Lamb had too big of grade to not take him despite the needs in other positions. Lamb’s addition will play a big role in helping Prescott develop.

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Cowboys News: 2020 schedule released, draft still left holes to fill

Dallas Cowboy News for May 7 2020. The 2020 NFL Schedule release has happened. Find out where the Dallas Cowboys start the Mike McCarthy era

Thursday was another step in the right direction for fans optimistic a full NFL season can happen. The 2020 schedule was released and there are officially dates and times attached to a full slate of action. The Dallas Cowboys will be the center of attention in Week 1, helping the Los Angeles Rams open up their new stadium on Sunday Night Football.

Revisit the NFL Draft with Todd McShay of ESPN as he breaks down some of the bigger bargains and late round findings. The Cowboys wide receiver group gets filled out with a few other players that can play significant roles. The Cowboys also addressed more offensive line depth. With the recent signing of a UDFA running back, are the Cowboys headed towards having a three-headed monster? All this and more in today’s news.

2020 Cowboys schedule: Dallas has 5 primetime games :: The CowboysWire

The 2020 NFL regular season schedule has been released. The Cowboys find themselves in five primetime games including opening Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles when they take on the LA Rams week one.

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6 NFL Backups Who Could Earn Starting Jobs in 2020 :: Bleacher Report

The Cowboys current roster is a deep one compared to the average NFL team. Cornerback Anthony Brown is a bit of a forgotten man after the Cowboys selected two corner’s in the draft, but Brown’s experience and flashes of solid play could thrust him into a larger role in 2020.

2020 NFL draft upgrades: Todd McShay’s biggest team improvements and best late-round finds :: ESPN+

Draft coverage never ends. ESPN’s Todd McShay breaks down the teams he believed immediately improved, including the Cowboys, and his favorite late-round picks.

Mailbag: Filling Out The WR Depth Chart? :: The Mothership

Does CeeDee Lamb wearing no. 88 close the door on a Dez Bryant return? Who will get the opportunities to be the fourth Dallas WR? Cowboy’s staff writers Rob Phillips & Jonny Auping answer some questions regarding the Cowboys WR room.

Cowboys add OL depth with former first-rounder Cameron Erving :: Cowboys Wire

Cameron Erving may not have lived up to his first round draft pick expectation from years ago, but Erving was a critical depth piece of the Chiefs Super Bowl run a year ago. Our own Todd Brock details the latest Dallas signing.

The Dallas Cowboys next three-headed monster: Smash, Dash, and Jet? :: Blogging The Boys

The Cowboys signed running back Darius Anderson from TCU as an UDFA. He could potentially bring an element to the Cowboys offense and create a three-headed monster not seen since Marion Barber, Felix Jones, and Tashard Choice made up the backfield.

Cowboys are Showing Supreme Confidence in Randy Gregory and Aldon Smith :: Inside The Star

With the NFL Draft in the rear view mirror, the Cowboys didn’t show too much focus on the defensive end position. This statement made shows their convinced that Randy Gregory and Aldon Smith will get the job done.

It seems like these five teams all had interest in Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton :: Blogging The Boys

The Dallas Cowboys weren’t the only team in the Andy Dalton sweepstakes. Five teams had their chance but ultimately Dallas was the pick.

Draft Picks are Fun, but Cowboys’ Free Agents Will Make/Break 2020 Defense :: Inside The Star

The Cowboys hit one out of the park when it comes to their NFL draft. However, it’s all the money the team spent on free agents that will determine how the 2020 season goes.

NFL tells Cowboys, 32 teams to be ready to open facilities by next week :: The CowboysWire

All signs are starting to point in the right direction for getting the NFL back to football. New plans are in place for teams to open up their respective team facilities as early as next week.

Ourlad’s Football Meeting Room :: Youtube

Part 1 of 2 where managing editor KD Drummond discusses being a fan perspective in the media, Aaron Rodgers and Dak Prescott contract situations.

Ourlad’s Football Meeting Room :: Youtube

Part 2 dissects the Cowboys’ 2020 draft class, including which UDFA free agents are the most intriguing.

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Cowboys News: Stephen Jones relying on track record to get Dak signed

Cee Dee Lamb will wear No. 88. He joins Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin, and Dez Bryant as only wide receivers in Cowboys history to wear it.

Believe it or not, the football world is an entire week removed from the 2020 NFL Draft. Just a few days ago Cowboys fans were astonished to see the team draft the best player available with pick No. 17 in Oklahoma elite wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb. The fun didn’t stop there as the Cowboys went on to have what some are saying was one of the best drafts in club history.

It’s back to business now, though. The Dak Prescott contract talks have resurfaced and the Cowboys would really like to have QB1 for the install of Mike McCarthy’s new offense. How would moving one of their young corner backs effect the defensive look in 2020? There is no drama where Lamb will find himself on the depth chart because he’s already said he’s fine playing outside or in the slot. The only debate Cowboys fans have been faced with is if he deserves to wear the No. 88 jersey. All this and much more in today’s news.

Stephen Jones on Dak Prescott negotiations: ‘We believe in our track record of getting players signed’ :: CBS Sports

Now that the 2020 NFL Draft is behind us, it’s back to business with the Cowboys highest priority. Dak Prescott remains without a contract extension but the front office is confident it will get done soon.

Crazy 88s: CeeDee Lamb will apparently join Cowboys WR succession after all :: The CowboysWire

The history behind wearing the No. 88 jersey runs very deep. The No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft will enter his name in this highly coveted pool of players to wear it.

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Roster Churn: Cowboys release LB, DB following draft, UDFA haul:: The CowboysWire

Now that the Cowboys have added their draft class and un-drafted free agents, moves to the current roster were made. Linebacker Chris Covington and defensive back DJ White were released.

Why Jerry Jones insisted on CeeDee Lamb wearing a specific, legendary number with Cowboys :: Sporting News

Shortly after drafting Cee Dee Lamb, Jerry Jones went on record saying he would prefer him to wear No. 88. Find out the detailed story as to why it meant so much to the Cowboys owner.

Neville Gallimore is thrilled to be drafted by Dallas Cowboys :: 247 Sports

The former Oklahoma Sooner is excited to re-join his former teammate in wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb and even talks about the journey to becoming a member of America’s team.

If Chidobe Awuzie is moved to safety, there is precedent for success in Mike McCarthy’s history :: Blogging The Boys

The Cowboys double dipped in the 2020 NFL draft when addressing the cornerback position for this years squad. Find out why Mike McCarthy’s track record shows why moving one of the Cowboys young cornerbacks to safety may be quite beneficial.

Dallas Cowboys fans are soaring with confidence after the 2020 NFL Draft :: Blogging The Boys

It’s a refreshing feeling when an entire fan base are in positive spirits. Cowboys Nation is headed upward when it comes to confidence headed into a brand new year with plenty of brand new members.

Draft Show: Top Picks Bring Positional Shake-Ups :: The Mothership

A deeper dive into the 2020 Dallas Cowboys draft class on what they each bring to their respective positions and where they can wind up on the depth chart.

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2020 NFL Draft: Day 1 recap with Round 2, Round 3 pick order

The Dallas Cowboys make a big splash in the first round by selecting wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb. A complete wrap up of round one.

The Dallas Cowboys went into the 2020 NFL Draft with plenty of directions the team could have went in at pick No. 17. The assumed first few picks came and went with Joe Burrow headed to Cincinnati, Chase Young being drafted by the Washington Redskins, and Jeffrey Okudah going to the Detroit Lions.

What Dallas didn’t see coming was that a premier wide receiver would fall right into their laps as they went on the clock. The Cowboys made a big offensive splash by taking Oklahoma stud wide receiver Cee Dee Lamb despite reports that the team was focused on defense.

On Day 2 the Cowboys have picks 51 and 82 to address their defensive needs if they choose.

Secondary help could be on the way in rounds two and three. Big names still remain on the board like safeties Xavier McKinney, Grant Delpit and Antoine Winfield, Jr. Cornerbacks Kristian Fulton and Trevon Diggs are also options. as are edge rushers A.J. Epenesa, Yetur Gross-Matos and Zack Baun.

There are plenty of options left for Dallas to explore. The splash has been made on offense in the first round with plenty of time and picks to address some of the Cowboys needs in 2020.

2020 Draft Round 1 Recap
Pick No. Team Selection School Trade Notes
1 Cincinnati Bengals Joe Burrow QB LSU
2 Washington Redskins Chase Young DE Ohio St.
3 Detroit Lions Jeff Okudah CB Ohio St.
4 New York Giants Andrew Thomas OT Georgia
5 Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa QB Alabama
6 Los Angeles Chargers Justin Herbert QB Oregon
7 Carolina Panthers Derrick Brown DT Auburn
8 Arizona Cardinals Isiah Simmons LB Clemson
9 Jacksonville Jaguars CJ Henderson CB Florida
10 Cleveland Browns Jedrick Wills OT Alabama
11 New York Jets Mekhi Becton OT Louisville
12 Las Vegas Raiders Henry Ruggs III WR Alabama
13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tristan Wirfs OT Iowa Tampa Bay Receives: 2020 (13) & 2020 (245)SF Receives: 2020 (14) & 2020 (117)
14 San Francisco 49ers Javon Kinlaw DT South Carolina Tampa Bay Receives: 2020 (13) & 2020 (245)SF Receives: 2020 (14) & 2020 (117)
15 Denver Broncos Jerry Jeudy WR Alabama
16 Atlanta Falcons AJ Terrell CB Clemson
17 Dallas Cowboys Cee Dee Lamb WR Oklahoma
18 Miami Dolphins Austin Jackson OT USC From Pitt
19 Las Vegas Raiders Damon Arnette CB Ohio St. From Chicago
20 Jacksonville Jaguars K’Lavon Chaisson Edge LSU From LA
21 Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Reagor WR Texas Christian
22 Minnesota Vikings Justin Jefferson WR LSU From Buf
23 Los Angeles Chargers Kenneth Murray LB Oklahoma Chargers Receives: (23)
New England Receives: (37), (71)
24 New Orleans Saints Cesar Ruiz C Michigan
25 San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk WR Arizona State Vikings Receive: (31), (117), (176)
49ers Receive: (25)
26 Green Bay Packers Jordan Love QB Utah State Miami Receives: (30), (136)
Green Bay Packers Receive: (26)
27 Seattle Seahawks Jordan Brooks LB Texas Tech
28 Baltimore Ravens Patrick Queen LB LSU
29 Tennessee Titans Isaiah Wilson OT Georgia
30 Miami Dolphins Noah Igbinoghene CB Auburn Miami Receives: (30), (136)
Green Bay Packers Receive: (26)
31 Minnesota Vikings Jeff Gladney CB TCU Vikings Receive: (31), (117), (176)
49ers Receive: (25)
32 Kansas City Chiefs Clyde Edwards-Helaire RB LSU

 

2020 Draft Day 2 Order
Pick No. Team Trade Notes
33 Cincinnati Bengals
34 Indianapolis Colts From Wash
35 Detroit Lions
36 New York Giants
37 New England Patriots From LAC
38 Carolina Panthers
39 Miami Dolphins
40 Houston Texans From Arizona
41 Cleveland Browns
42 Jacksonville Jaguars
43 Chicago Bears From LV
44 Indianapolis Colts
45 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
46 Denver Broncos
47 Atlanta Falcons
48 New York Jets
49 Pittsburgh Steelers
50 Chicago Bears
51 Dallas Cowboys
52 Los Angeles Rams
53 Philadelphia Eagles
54 Buffalo Bills
55 Baltimore Ravens From ATL
56 Miami Dolphins From NO
57 Los Angeles Chargers From HOU
58 Minnesota Vikings
59 Seattle Seahawks
60 Baltimore Ravens
61 Tennessee Titans
62 Green Bay Packers
63 Kansas City Chiefs
64 Seattle Seahawks From KC
65 Cincinnati Bengals
66 Washington Redskins
67 Detroit Lions
68 New York Jets From NYG
69 Carolina Panthers
70 Miami Dolphins
71 New England Patriots From LAC
72 Arizona Cardinals
73 Jacksonville Jaguars
74 Cleveland Browns
75 Indianapolis Colts
76 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
77 Denver Broncos
78 Atlanta Falcons
79 New York Jets
80 Las Vegas Raiders
81 Las Vegas Raiders From CHI
82 Dallas Cowboys
83 Denver Broncos From Pitt
84 Los Angeles Chargers
85 Detroit Lions From PHI
86 Buffalo Bills
87 New England Patriots
88 New Orleans Saints
89 Minnesota Vikings
90 Houston Texans
91 Las Vegas Raiders From HOU
92 Baltimore Ravens
93 Tennessee Titans
94 Green Bay Packers
95 Denver Broncos From SF
96 Kansas City Chiefs
97* Cleveland Browns From HOU
98* New England Patriots
99* New York Giants
100* New England Patriots
101* Seattle Seahawks
102* Pittsburgh Steelers
103* Philadelphia Eagles
104* Los Angeles Chargers
105* Minnesota Vikings
106* Baltimore Ravens

Compensatory Picks*

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