CeeDee Lamb needs 98 receiving yards to pass Drew Pearson

[big dog cowboy]

I love CeeDee Lamb. We scream when he makes a big play or scores, and his was the first Cowboys jersey I ever bought for my son. Watching the Cowboys somehow land him in the draft was incredible. I still can't believe he fell to us. And, of course, we all laughed that night watching him take his phone away from his girlfriend.

But as an older Cowboys fan, I'm not sure I'm ready for this next chapter. I remember back in 1973, when the Cowboys signed this no-name quarterback turned wide receiver from Tulsa. Not many people gave him much of a chance to even make the team.

Fast forward all these years, and that player became the original #88, a Ring of Honor member and a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Now CeeDee is getting close to passing him in Cowboys history. I always knew this day would eventually come. Records are meant to be broken, and CeeDee is building an incredible legacy of his own.

But I'll admit it I think I'm going to get a little emotional when it happens. Because before there was Michael Irvin, Dez Bryant or CeeDee Lamb, there was Drew Pearson. The Original 88!!!

 

[thunderpimp91]

It’s actually really impressive that Pearson is still #4 on the list after sooo many years and the fact the cowboys have had some really strong WRs.

We are now up to 17 games and consistently implement rule changes that favor offenses.

It’s really tough to compare generations as the game is constantly evolving, but it’s even tough to compare numbers between generations.

Pearson was before my time but I’m always amazed at the yards he racked up on a fraction of the targets other top receivers get.

 

[Risen Star]

 

[Risen Star]

Shows you how much era plays into this.

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Witten really is in a class by himself

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Shows you how much era plays into this.

CD would dominate in any era

 

[Risen Star]

CD would dominate in any era

Come back when you understand my point.

 

[tromofan]

I bet Drew watches CeeDee and says “Man, I wish I got that many targets when I played.”

 

[cowboys5xsbs]

Come back when you understand my point.

Yes pearson too would dominate in any era....

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Drew had a tailback that demanded you run the ball more when my main man TD got there, just like the playmaker had ES there, so they both would have had more passes thrown there way, but just happened to have 2 of the best to ever run the ball in their presents.

 

[12+88=7]

CD would dominate in any era

Not true. The top WRs in that era rarely got to 1000 yards.

The rules were different. The defense could hold a receiver until the ball was in the air, no separation.

Put those rules in today's game and WRs would be hard pressed to get 1000 yards.

They complain now when someone breaths on them. Imagine being able to hold a WR through their route.

Example, Pat Fisher from Washington 5'7" would cover Harold Carmichael from Philadelphia 6'8" one on one.

 

[Cowboysheelsreds053]

Pretty much back in the 70’s, especially early anything and everything was a go back then. There was really nothing off limits then. Kinda like in the NBA today compared to the 70’s, 90’s and even 90’s game.

 

[Mark]

But as an older Cowboys fan, I'm not sure I'm ready for this next chapter. I remember back in 1973, when the Cowboys signed this no-name quarterback turned wide receiver from Tulsa. Not many people gave him much of a chance to even make the team.

Drew and Roger were my favorite players growing up.

Dallas has plucked some great players from "no name" schools. Tulsa, Langston University, Sonoma State...

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Yards just seem cheap nowadays. Just looking at not only the receiving yardage leaders but the passing leaders as well. Rules and more regular season games play into this i am sure. I trust my eyes more.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

In a few weeks he should trail only Witten and Irvin.

Lamb is incredible but I wonder what the other guys' numbers would look like in this era.

 

[nate dizzle]

Clearly CD is better than Drew Pearson and era is irrelevant. Drew played on stacked teams.

 

[CaptainAmerica12]

Clearly CD is better than Drew Pearson and era is irrelevant. Drew played on stacked teams.

I can't tell if this is serious.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Drew Pearson was one of the best self made players in Cowboys history. Made it as an undrafted rookie in an era the draft was 12 rounds and teams could bring in excess of 100 players to camp. And he became an all-pro and one of the most clutch receivers in team history. His impact went beyond raw stats.

 

[nate dizzle]

I can't tell if this is serious.

I know...

 

[Whirlwin]

Yes pearson too would dominate in any era....

He’s saying it’s a passing league, and he shouldn’t have that many yards already