Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Thursday that he doesn't have urgency to get Lamb's contract done, NFL.com's Grant Gordon reports.
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QB Dak Prescott disagreed, telling reporters afterward, "I got urgency for it to happen." Lamb had an ever shorter response, simply posting 'lol' on his X account. Lamb remains on the reserve/did not report list, holding out for a new contract while scheduled to make $17.99 million in 2024 under the fifth-year option on his rookie deal. Recent contracts for other WRs suggest the Cowboys will need to offer more than $30 million per year to get Lamb to sign; the big question is whether he'll start practicing soon -- or at least ahead of Week 1 -- if there's no agreement.
30 years later and he is still trying to prove that Jimmy Johnson was not the architect of the Cowboys success. I don't think it has worked out every well....
I'm usually pretty neutral with players making generational wealth but in this case Jones is either out of his damn mind or lying. Lamb has earned a new contract over a bunch of "mid" dudes who have received deals recently. I hate the Cowboys so it would make me very happy if Jerry is dumb enough to screw this up.
NFL Players are lucky if they get one big time contract after their rookie contract. Usually a 3rd contract is not nearly as lucrative except for the rare elite that can maintain the elite level of play well into their 30's. But for most, this is their one and only chance at a substantial pay raise so you are what you negotiate. Never leave money on the table when you have the rest of your life to think about.
With that being said, he will lose more money by sitting out a season than he would if he stopped being so arrogant. I think his value is abit the 25 to 28 range but he is no Justin Jefferson.
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joegibbskins07Fri 8/9/24 11:59 AM
30 years later and he is still trying to prove that Jimmy Johnson was not the architect of the Cowboys success. I don't think it has worked out every well....
ConcreteChuckSat 8/10/24 11:13 PM
I'm usually pretty neutral with players making generational wealth but in this case Jones is either out of his damn mind or lying. Lamb has earned a new contract over a bunch of "mid" dudes who have received deals recently. I hate the Cowboys so it would make me very happy if Jerry is dumb enough to screw this up.
jnnyblz26Sun 8/11/24 6:56 PM
I agree well said lol.
AVCosmoSun 8/18/24 2:30 PM
earned? 18 million isn't enough? Disgusting. Get your ass in there and practice. smh
joegibbskins07Sun 8/18/24 6:13 PM
NFL Players are lucky if they get one big time contract after their rookie contract. Usually a 3rd contract is not nearly as lucrative except for the rare elite that can maintain the elite level of play well into their 30's. But for most, this is their one and only chance at a substantial pay raise so you are what you negotiate. Never leave money on the table when you have the rest of your life to think about.
With that being said, he will lose more money by sitting out a season than he would if he stopped being so arrogant. I think his value is abit the 25 to 28 range but he is no Justin Jefferson.