CeeDee Lamb or Vikes WR Justin Jefferson -Did we get it wrong?

quickccc · Nov 17, 2022

At the time of the NFL draft - there was a question (and yes flaming disgruntlement) among Cowboys fan nation about why are drafting another WR, when we already had Cooper and Gallup ?

Instead of drafting a defensive prospect for a unit desperately needing impact players ?

Turns out considering what was still left on the draft board, and remaining prospects, the Cowboys may the right choice selecting a WR in the 1st round,.. but years later, there's a question as to did we miss out on the wrong 1st round WR ?

Did we get it wrong with CeeDee Lamb over Vikes WR Justin Jefferson who went five picks later ?

What's been the biggest differences between the two since ?

quickccc · Nov 17, 2022

https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news...tin-jefferson-dak-prescott-draft-pick-preview

CeeDee Lamb vs. Justin Jefferson in NFL Draft: Cowboys vs. Vikings Right Pick?

The Dallas Cowboys snagged CeeDee Lamb with the No. 17 overall pick in 2020. Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson was taken five picks later

baltcowboy · Nov 17, 2022

quickccc said:
At the time of the NFL draft - there was a question (and yes flaming disgruntlement) among Cowboys fan nation about why are drafting another WR, when we already had Cooper and Gallup ?

Instead of drafting a defensive prospect for a unit desperately needing impact players ?

Turns out considering what was still left on the draft board, and remaining prospects, the Cowboys may the right choice selecting a WR in the 1st round,.. but years later, there's a question as to did we miss out on the wrong 1st round WR ?

Did we get it wrong with CeeDee Lamb over Vikes WR Justin Jefferson who went five picks later ?

What's been the biggest differences between the two since ?

This is not a Dak hate response but I don’t think Jefferson would have been the same receiver he is for the Vikings that he is a Cowboy. The Vikings developed Jefferson and he has good chemistry with Cousins.

cej757 · Nov 17, 2022

It really hasn't been fair to CeeDee since he's been playing opposite Amari and really only had Dak for about 17 games or so?

Coogiguy03 · Nov 17, 2022

WE GOT IT COMPLETELY WRONG, EXCEPT if Jefferson played for us, CEEDEE would be the better player!!

John813 · Nov 17, 2022

I mean with hindsight Jefferson is the better overall WR.

BEARCATSKLZ · Nov 17, 2022

baltcowboy said:
This is not a Dak hate response but I don’t think Jefferson would have been the same receiver he is for the Vikings that he is a Cowboy. The Vikings developed Jefferson and he has good chemistry with Cousins.

I agree with the Vikings developing Jefferson as their WR1 ... Ceedee 1st couple yrs has been primarily the slot guy... he is learning to be a Wr1 in the NFL which requires more precise route running and usually facing the the oppositions best corner and a Safety over top. He is extremely talented as is Jefferson. I think we are beginning to see CeeDee embrace the role and what he needs to clean-up his game. He will only get better, but Jefferson has had a head start in that role.

cnuball21 · Nov 17, 2022

Nope. Ceedee is a stud and is cementing himself as a top 10 WR. At pick 17 that’s a great pick.

Vikings got somewhat lucky with how well JJ has turned out.

Both should have great careers.

links18 · Nov 17, 2022

Teams are going to start keying on Lamb and will say Gallup and whoever will have to beat us. How will that work out?

BEARCATSKLZ · Nov 17, 2022

links18 said:
Teams are going to start keying on Lamb and will say Gallup and whoever will have to beat us. How will that work out?

How much are we paying Moore? This is where he makes HIS money with scheme right? or do we just expect our athletes to always be faster, stronger and more talented than any team we face... :facepalm:

blueblood70 · Nov 17, 2022

Hindsight. 22 teams got it wrong.

Nexx · Nov 17, 2022

Our WR Killah QB would have made sure Jefferson performed like a #2/#3

IceStar-D7 · Nov 17, 2022

baltcowboy said:
This is not a Dak hate response but I don’t think Jefferson would have been the same receiver he is for the Vikings that he is a Cowboy. The Vikings developed Jefferson and he has good chemistry with Cousins.

He has a better OC that's the difference.

baltcowboy · Nov 17, 2022

IceStar-D7 said:
He has a better OC that's the difference.

Jefferson’s old coordinator was fired. I would love to see Pappy and Mountain Cowboy do the “Griddy” when Minnesota scores a touchdown and blame it on Dak. :laugh:

charron · Nov 17, 2022

There are only a handful of guys who can do what Jefferson does at his level or better. There are many guys who can do what CD does and he wouldn't be a #1 wr on half the teams out there. They had to trade away a WR so CD could even have a shot at being the #1 guy here and still atleast 1/3 of the fans here thought it would be Gallup. He's a good slot guy, but too slow to be anything else consistently.

DeaconMoss · Nov 17, 2022

Possibly the best WR in football vs a guy that has the dropsies and runs the wrong route. You tell me.

DenCWBY · Nov 17, 2022

Right now CD having trouble running correct routes and having some occasional drops. Jefferson looks like Megatron Jr. with making spectacular catches while DB's are all over his back. CD need to pick it up a few notches.

conner01 · Nov 17, 2022

quickccc said:
At the time of the NFL draft - there was a question (and yes flaming disgruntlement) among Cowboys fan nation about why are drafting another WR, when we already had Cooper and Gallup ?

Instead of drafting a defensive prospect for a unit desperately needing impact players ?

Turns out considering what was still left on the draft board, and remaining prospects, the Cowboys may the right choice selecting a WR in the 1st round,.. but years later, there's a question as to did we miss out on the wrong 1st round WR ?

Did we get it wrong with CeeDee Lamb over Vikes WR Justin Jefferson who went five picks later ?

What's been the biggest differences between the two since ?

In hind site Jefferson is a better player
Unfortunately you don’t get to draft in hindsite
And I would bet money lamb was higher on vikes board than Jefferson

DandyDon52 · Nov 17, 2022

blueblood70 said:
Hindsight. 22 teams got it wrong.

not really, only teams that wanted a wr or needed one.
most of the teams that picked in say the top 21, needed other positions, and wanted a specific player for that role.
I dont think dallas was looking for or needing a wr, they just jumped on lamb as he was there, but so was jefferson.
I guess many teams considered lamb to be the better wr based on college, but jefferson has proved he was the better wr in that draft.

noshame · Nov 17, 2022

With the game on the line who you going to?
Enough said.

CeeDee Lamb or Vikes WR Justin Jefferson -Did we get it wrong?

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