CeeDee Lamb: how Dak Prescott's contract boosted the Cowboys
By Enzo Flojo
The Dallas Cowboys certainly took their time finalizing contract extensions for two of their key players: wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott. However, it sure seems like the wait has paid off in more ways than one. Prescott's long-awaited contract, announced just before the Cowboys' dominant 33-17 road win over the Cleveland Browns, gave the team a noticeable boost.
While the Cowboys were already laser-focused heading into the game, Lamb acknowledged that Prescott’s new deal added an extra spark.
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“We were already flying in with the intent that Dak was going to be our quarterback and that the deal was going to get done,” Lamb said after the game. “But that kinda just propelled us to new heights, if you will. Shoutout Dak, he’s definitely deserving of the contract.”
#Cowboys All-Pro WR CeeDee Lamb says him and QB Dak Prescott were texting "quite a bit" during his contract negotiations 👀
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"I didn't want to start over and I don't wanna go through the whole quarterback carousel situation." @_CeeDeeThree @heykayadams @dallascowboys pic.twitter.com/EZVnX0r67e
Prescott’s contract not only solidifies his role as the franchise's leader but also lifts a weight off the entire team’s shoulders, allowing them to focus on their Super Bowl aspirations without distractions.
Prescott's stability at the helm has had a direct impact on Lamb's performance. The wide receiver has become a crucial part of the Cowboys' offense, and with the security of knowing who his quarterback will be for the foreseeable future, Lamb can now build stronger on-field chemistry with Prescott.
The quarterback's extension, much like Lamb's, signals a long-term commitment to maintaining a high-powered offense. While the Cowboys still have work to do, notably extending defensive star Micah Parsons, the momentum generated by Prescott’s contract is already paying dividends. The Cowboys seem poised to make a deep playoff run, with Prescott and Lamb leading the charge.
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