Between 2023 season’s end and starting of 2024 pre season, there has been virtually zero progress in CeeDee Lamb’s contract negotiations with the Dallas Cowboys. But as far as his physique is concerned, the WR has made significant progress resulting in fans taking notice of his gains.
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Lamb took to Instagram to give fans an update on his physical development during the offseason. Compared to last year, the young star looked visibly buffed up.
Moreover, murmurs from the grapevine reveal that Cowboys’ receiver no.1 is 14 pounds heavier from last season. Lamb is reported to be working on balancing weight with his inherent agility that makes him so great. There is also speculation that the reason for his bulking phase is to ensure he performs better if they have a deep playoff run this year.
There are benefits and shortfalls of a wide receiver gaining weight this close to the season. He will be able to fend off receivers, but at the same time, his speed will take a hit.
Fans naturally were excited to see Lamb focus on his strength because that has been his weak point for a while now. However, they also expressed concerns as they worried about his speed with the 14 pounds added.
For a minute at least, Cowboys fans forgot about the unending, unsavory contract talks and debated around something football:
lost his speed now
— ShaiRevenge⚡️ (@theyfwtyriq) August 15, 2024
A single word describes the first reaction to Lamb’s improved physicality:
Beast
— MrTee*IPityTheFool (@MrTeeRed) August 15, 2024
There’s a tactical reason as well to bulking up, points out this fan:
This excatly what I been wanting him to do. Cause he looks for the contact he needed to bulk up
— Stunna (@stunnacole) August 15, 2024
But gaining one thing, might lose him another:
My god he is yoked. Hope the speed and quickness is the same if not better
— Anthony Lawson (@Antlaw24) August 15, 2024
While the jury is out on whether it was the right decision to bulk up, the move definitely aligns with Stephen Jones’ desire to see him hold on to the ball a little while longer.
“For What We’re Going To Have To Pay Him…” – Stephen Jones Hints At CeeDee Lamb Contract Extension
In a discussion with Yahoo Sports yesterday, Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones made headlines with a targeted looking statement. Jones said that for the speculated money that Dallas is supposed to pay Lamb, the WR better touch the ball a lot more.
“He’s going to touch the ball a ton… For what we’re going to have to pay him, he better.”
Is this a sign that the Cowboys are open to paying Lamb the $33 million rumored contract? While it’s hard to say, Lamb’s gym gains can surely be attributed to him wanting to be more around the ball.
The stronger he gets, the harder it will be to dispossess him resulting in more touches. Again, it’s all speculation at this stage but Lamb puts himself in a better position each day he looks like that.
