Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb sends NFL a powerful message

The offense of the Dallas Cowboys will look different in 2023 seeing as former first-round pick Ezekiel Elliott and tight end Dalton Schultz are no longer in the building. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is also a thing of the past, and with the Cowboys averaging the most points per game over the last two seasons […]

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The offense of the Dallas Cowboys will look different in 2023 seeing as former first-round pick Ezekiel Elliott and tight end Dalton Schultz are no longer in the building.

Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore is also a thing of the past, and with the Cowboys averaging the most points per game over the last two seasons and finishing with the top-ranked offense multiple times under him, many wonder if the Cowboys will take a step back. 

Don't tell wide receiver CeeDee Lamb that. The All-Pro feels that the Cowboys will still be a juggernaut going forward despite the changes. 

"Can't really put a ceiling on us," Lamb said, via the team's website. "As you can tell, we can score from anywhere, quite honestly. We just have to put it together."

Lamb has good reason to feel that way.

First off, what Lamb brings to the table as far as being a nuanced route runner with the ability to make contested catches and find open spots in the zone gives the Cowboys' offense a huge boost. However, Dallas has so much more.

With veteran receiver Brandin Cooks added to the attack, Lamb will get to feast more in the slot where he's been unstoppable throughout his career. The speed of Cooks whether it be going down the field or across it on drag and crossing routes, will stretch defenses quite a bit.

A fully healthy Michael Gallup, that's what the Cowboys can look forward to in 2023. Along with Cooks, the Cowboys now have two legit threats on the outside which will give Lamb more one-on-one chances in the slots when he's inside, and defenses will have a hard time shading coverage to either receiver.

The tight end room will be led by Jake Ferguson and Peyton Hendershot who can give the Cowboys valuable snaps as blockers or pass catchers. Schoonmaker, despite his size, gives the group an added boost with his athleticism and as a trio, they could be very productive in 2023.

Tony Pollard is the biggest threat on the Cowboys' offense with his unreal ability to put one foot in the ground, make a cut, and explode without losing speed. Sixth-round pick Deuce Vaughn gives the Cowboys another speedy weapon at running back and he can also offer something as a pass catcher as well. 

The Cowboys may have missed a chance to add more top-flight talent on offense in the draft but they aren't hurting for weapons at all. If they can get it to click like a well-oiled as Lamb spoke of with Dak Prescott at the helm, the Cowboys will likely be looking at a third consecutive playoff appearance.