Star receiver DeVonta Smith was just signed by the Philadelphia Eagles to a three-year contract extension as they continued their spending binge. Will the Dallas Cowboys counter by signing CeeDee Lamb to a contract?
The Dallas Cowboys’ dearth of deal news this offseason is garnering more media attention than any contract story.
None of that was enough to capture a big fish in free agency, despite the talk of going all in, the frustration that builds after another early-round departure, and the urgency that comes with wasting years of talent on the roster. While the best teams improved and the average teams attempted to become competitive, Jerry Jones and the Cowboys did nothing.Dallas has not added any substantial reinforcement despite a long list of contributors leaving for better opportunities. However, the Cowboys have been too shy to provide more.
Dak Prescott, the quarterback, is about to enter his last year of contract. Star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and edge rusher Micah Parsons are expected to sign contracts that break records; however, Parsons will miss Monday’s first day of offseason training. Nevertheless, Dallas is happy to play around with each of them, regardless of the potential consequences.
In the meantime, the rival Philadelphia Eagles have recovered in the months following their collapse in the closing stages and failure to win the NFC East for a second time in a row. General manager Howie Roseman did his share to make sure that the team’s performance did not meet expectations.
After one losing season, both coordinators have been changed, bringing in Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore to redefine what winning looks like. The team signed edge rusher Bryce Huff, added running back Saquon Barkley, and activated defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson.
They signed standout wide receiver DeVonta Smith to a three-year, $75 million contract on Monday.
Eight players in Philadelphia now rank in the top five in their respective positions based on their average annual worth. The Eagles have emphasized extending several of their homegrown players before the deadline, making six of them.
Because of the media attention, the size of the fan base, and the organization’s ranking on Forbes’ list, they aren’t the “big brother” in the NFC East. Philadelphia’s front staff is ambitious and mature enough to know when to pull the trigger and make the necessary moves to win, which makes them Dallas’ big brother.
In addition, they have won a Super Bowl and seven conference titles since Dallas last took home the Lombardi Trophy.
As Prescott’s future becomes more unknown, Lamb’s price will only rise, and his importance on the offensive line will only increase. The moment Lamb became eligible was the ideal opportunity to extend. Right now is the second-best time.
It might be argued that the Cowboys have a better quarterback and select better than the Eagles. However, Philadelphia’s aggressiveness, both on the trade market and within the organization, has made them stand out in the NFC East and made them a competitor well into the future.
The Eagles’ aggression, urgency, and capacity to sever relationships when the moment is appropriate allow them to weather poor contracts. The Cowboys appear to be constantly afraid to present Philadelphia with the kind of deal that would grant them that flexibility.
That might make a difference in the NFC East next season.
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