CeeDee Lamb Urges Cowboys Front Office to Prioritize Pass Rusher
In a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb made it clear that addressing the team's glaring defensive weakness is crucial for their success. Specifically, Lamb emphasized the need for a pass rusher, arguing that this position has been missing from the team for far too long.
The Cowboys' defense was abysmal last season, ranking near the bottom in every major category, including 30th in total defense and 31st in pass defense. Lamb believes that if the team focuses on bolstering their pass rush unit this offseason, the rest of the defensive unit will follow suit.
Lamb's call to action comes after a disastrous season under former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who took full responsibility for the team's struggles despite losing All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons in trade. The loss of Parsons, whom Eberflus suggested didn't significantly impact the team's defensive performance, did little to alleviate the Cowboys' woes.
Eberflus was subsequently fired just one season into his tenure with the team. In a bid to revitalize their defense, the Cowboys have hired Christian Parker as their new defensive coordinator, the youngest person to hold this position in franchise history.
Lamb's plea for patience and faith from the front office underscores the importance of building around key players like himself. While Lamb's confidence is unwavering, it remains to be seen whether the team will heed his advice and invest in a pass rusher, which he believes would significantly elevate their defensive capabilities.
In a recent appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb made it clear that addressing the team's glaring defensive weakness is crucial for their success. Specifically, Lamb emphasized the need for a pass rusher, arguing that this position has been missing from the team for far too long.
The Cowboys' defense was abysmal last season, ranking near the bottom in every major category, including 30th in total defense and 31st in pass defense. Lamb believes that if the team focuses on bolstering their pass rush unit this offseason, the rest of the defensive unit will follow suit.
Lamb's call to action comes after a disastrous season under former defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, who took full responsibility for the team's struggles despite losing All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons in trade. The loss of Parsons, whom Eberflus suggested didn't significantly impact the team's defensive performance, did little to alleviate the Cowboys' woes.
Eberflus was subsequently fired just one season into his tenure with the team. In a bid to revitalize their defense, the Cowboys have hired Christian Parker as their new defensive coordinator, the youngest person to hold this position in franchise history.
Lamb's plea for patience and faith from the front office underscores the importance of building around key players like himself. While Lamb's confidence is unwavering, it remains to be seen whether the team will heed his advice and invest in a pass rusher, which he believes would significantly elevate their defensive capabilities.
. Remember when we had DeMarcus Lawrence? Now he's playing for the Saints and it's like the whole defensive unit just falls apart 
. And don't even get me started on Micah Parsons... I guess he was just too good to stay in one place 
. Anyway, Christian Parker is young but let's see how long his tenure lasts before they start whining about not being able to fix the defense 
. The Cowboys should definitely invest in a pass rusher, that's like basic football 101 
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! I feel like he's got a point though - that pass rusher spot has been super bare for ages 
. I don't get why they didn't do something about it last season, especially with Parsons gone 
. Eberflus was really bad at his job as DC, what were the coaches thinking? 
And now they've got a new one in Christian Parker, hope he can turn things around 
. But Lamb's right, if they don't get some decent pass rushers on board, it's gonna be tough to compete with other teams 
. I'm all for the team investing in their defense, especially since Lamb is such a key player 
. Fingers crossed they listen to him and make some smart moves this offseason 
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They've had some great talent in the past like Parsons and others, but something hasn't clicked. Maybe they need to go all-in on a pass rusher or maybe that's not the solution... I think they should explore all options before making any major moves 
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. You can't have a star receiver like CeeDee Lamb carrying the team on offense and expect to win with that weaksauce defense 
It's not just about one player, but if they focus on building around their own guys like Lamb, it could make all the difference. The new DC, Christian Parker, is gonna need to bring some magic tricks up his sleeve to turn that unit around 
. and honestly, with parker coming in, it's like they're starting from scratch 
...i just hope lamb's advice isn't ignored for once 
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. Can't just throw money at a problem and expect it to solve itself. They need to make smart moves and surround their key players with talent. And honestly, I think that's what Lamb's trying to say - invest in the team's defense and it'll pay off in the long run 
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i mean i feel him tho, the cowboys defense was straight trash last season... i'd be frustrated too if i were playing on that unit 
and now they're like "oh we'll just get a new coordinator" 
like that's gonna fix everything... cee dee lamb is right tho, invest in the pass rush or else u might as well be playing against the 49ers defense 
their defense was straight trash last season and now they're bringing in a new DC hoping to turn it around... idk man, i got faith in lamb tho 
he's the real deal, but it's gonna be tough for them to make waves if they don't bolster that pass rush unit ASAP 
lamb's all about the team effort but it's hard to ignore the fact that micah parsons was their best defender last season 