Troy Aikman not too long ago harshly criticized CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys’ broad receiver group, however Lamb doesn’t appear to need a confrontation with the Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Aikman mentioned the Cowboys’ early-season struggles throughout a radio look final week. He mentioned Dallas’ total receiving corps runs “horrible routes.” Aikman additionally mentioned he sees an excessive amount of laziness from the group. You may hearken to his full feedback right here.
When requested on Thursday about Aikman’s remarks, Lamb merely mentioned the Cowboys have “received to be higher general.” He then refused to entertain a follow-up query in regards to the three-time Tremendous Bowl champion.
“Subsequent query,” Lamb mentioned, by way of Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning Information.
Dak Prescott was requested about Aikman’s criticism. Prescott mentioned the previous Cowboys quarterback’s job as an analyst is “to create a ruckus.” Prescott didn’t deny that Lamb’s missed time through the offseason has had an influence early on.
“You may name it an excuse or no matter, but it surely simply goes into, proper, as I mentioned, being constant, whether or not it’s my learn or his route, then us — I say communication up entrance — however communication there,” Prescott mentioned. “Once you haven’t had that point in camp, you’ve received to have the ability to talk by issues, which clearly a few of these conferences have been adjusted to verify these occur.”
Lamb led the NFL with 135 catches final season. He set profession highs throughout the board and completed with 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns. He then held out for all of coaching camp and the preseason earlier than signing an enormous extension.
It’s value noting that Lamb admitted earlier within the 12 months that he wanted to make a big change, so he’s properly conscious he has not been performing as much as his requirements.
