Troy Aikman lately harshly criticized CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys’ vast receiver group, however Lamb doesn’t appear to desire a confrontation with the Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Aikman mentioned the Cowboys’ early-season struggles throughout a radio look final week. He stated Dallas’ complete receiving corps runs “horrible routes.” Aikman additionally stated he sees an excessive amount of laziness from the group. You’ll be able to listen to his full comments here.
When requested on Thursday about Aikman’s remarks, Lamb merely stated 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 stated, via Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News.
Dak Prescott was requested about Aikman’s criticism. Prescott stated the previous Cowboys quarterback’s job as an analyst is “to create a ruckus.” Prescott didn’t deny that Lamb’s missed time throughout the offseason has had an influence early on.
“You’ll be able to name it an excuse or no matter, however it simply goes into, proper, as I stated, being constant, whether or not it’s my learn or his route, then us — I say communication up entrance — however communication there,” Prescott stated. “If you haven’t had that point in camp, you’ve received to have the ability to talk by means of 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 a massive extension.
It’s value noting that Lamb admitted earlier in the year that he needed to make a significant change, so he’s nicely conscious he has not been performing as much as his requirements.