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Ceedee Lamb Holding Out & Cowboys Draft Strategy

CeeDee Lamb's Workout Absence Not a Major Concern

CeeDee Lamb's absence from the Dallas Cowboys' voluntary workouts has stirred concern among fans, especially as contract negotiations linger.

However, this situation is not unprecedented in the NFL, where such negotiations often extend into the offseason.

Players like Dez Bryant and Zack Martin, who also held out before securing new deals, suggest that Lamb's current absence should not be a cause for alarm.

The team is likely to finalize a deal with Lamb eventually, reflecting the NFL's pattern where the latest high earners set the market benchmarks.

With the salary cap now at $255.4 million, any forthcoming deal for Lamb could soon seem like a relative bargain.

As the NFL draft nears, the Dallas Cowboys' potential choices could stir some fan backlash, especially if they deviate from expectations.

Here are five prospects that could cause controversy:

  1. QB Bo Nix, Oregon: Choosing Nix would signal a major shift, potentially indicating a rebuild and a move away from Dak Prescott. Given Nix's uneven performance at Auburn before improving in the PAC-12, this pick would be a bold, possibly divisive, decision.

  2. DT T’Vondre Sweat, Texas: Despite being a strong defensive presence, Sweat's recent DUI and history of off-field issues could make him a risky pick for the Cowboys, reminiscent of past drafting missteps with character-concern players.

  3. OT Amarius Mims, Georgia: Mims has high potential but significant risks due to limited starts and injury history. Drafting Mims could frustrate fans looking for a more certain impact player in the first round.

  4. TE Ja’Tavion Sanders, Texas: Despite interest from Dallas, drafting Sanders could be redundant given the team's current tight end roster, including Jake Ferguson and recent draft picks, making this choice potentially unpopular.

  5. Any safety before pick 216: With a solid safety lineup featuring Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker, picking another safety early in the draft would be unexpected and could be viewed as unnecessary by the fans.

Dallas Cowboys Still Eyeing DT Depth in NFL Draft

Despite recent draft investments in the defensive tackle position, the Dallas Cowboys still see it as a need heading into the 2024 NFL Draft.

The departures of Johnathan Hankins and Neville Gallimore have left a gap, increasing the reliance on players like Mazi Smith, the team's first-round pick from 2023, and Osa Odighizuwa.

With both players facing pivotal seasons, Smith needs to prove he can dominate the interior, and Odighizuwa is entering a contract year, adding uncertainty to the position.

Chauncey Golston and Carl Davis are also in the mix but have yet to secure definitive roles. This might force the Cowboys to consider adding depth through the draft, likely with a Day 3 pick unless an unexpected opportunity arises with a top prospect.

That’s it for todays Cowboys News!

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