Troy Aikman not too long ago harshly criticized CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys’ huge receiver group, however Lamb doesn’t appear to desire a disagreement with the Corridor of Fame quarterback.
Aikman mentioned the Cowboys’ early-season struggles throughout a radio look final week. He mentioned Dallas’ whole receiving corps runs “horrible routes.” Aikman additionally mentioned he sees an excessive amount of laziness from the group. You possibly can hearken to his full feedback right here.
When requested on Thursday about Aikman’s remarks, Lamb merely mentioned the Cowboys have “acquired to be higher total.” He then refused to entertain a follow-up query in regards to the three-time Tremendous Bowl champion.
“Subsequent query,” Lamb mentioned, through 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 throughout the offseason has had an influence early on.
“You possibly can name it an excuse or no matter, nevertheless it simply goes into, proper, as I mentioned, being constant, whether or not or not it’s my learn or his route, then us — I say communication up entrance — however communication there,” Prescott mentioned. “Whenever you haven’t had that point in camp, you’ve acquired 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 large extension.
It’s value noting that Lamb admitted earlier within the yr that he wanted to make a big change, so he’s effectively conscious he has not been performing as much as his requirements.
