CeeDee Lamb Embraces Legacy, Aims for More

0:00On May 2nd, Michael Irvin dropped a gem on his podcast about chatting with C.D. Lam before the young receiver grabbed number 88 for the Cowboys. He laid it out straight, wearing that jersey, cranks up expectations for the whole fanbase, piling on pressure that can break you if you're not ready. Irvin even gave Lam an easy out, but the kid said yes and stepped up. Over five seasons, Lam has mostly cashed in on that promise with five straight pro bow nods and three all pro honors. Last year though, things dipped. He caught just 75 balls for 75 balls for 1077 yards and three scores in 14 games. While Dallas wins seven wins, nine losses and one tie, missing the playoffs. That number 88 carries serious weight in Cowboys history, passed down like a torch. True Pearson lit it up in the 70s. Irvin made it legendary with three Super Bowls in the 90s. Des Rion dominated the 2010s and now. Lam's in the mix, sitting fourth in franchise catches at 571 and sixth in yards at 7,416.

1:05When Irvin's story blew up online, Lam hit back on X, keeping it real. He said he hasn't accomplished enough yet, just grateful but starving for more. Wins? No greed involved. Lam's owning that legacy right now. Building chemistry with Dak Prescott to chase those all time spots and you can feel the fire building for what's next in Dallas.