CeeDee Lamb is coming into a similar situation as Bryant came into as rookie, that of being the the #3 WR. I wanted to take a look at Dez's production as a rookie as well as a comparison to his situation as opposed to Lambs.
In 12 games (2 starts), Dez had 45 catchs for 561 yards and 6 TDs. Calculated over 16 games he was on pace for 60 catches, 748 yards and 8 TD's.
2010 was a real show for Dallas. That was the year Wade was fired and Garrett took over. That was also Romo broke his collarbone.
Austin was the #1 WR that year and caught 69 passes. Down from 81 the year before.
Roy Williams was the #2 WR (lol). Bryant actually out produced him while playing 3 fewer games with 7 fewer starts.
Witten had one of his best statistical years that year with 94 catches and 9 TD's.
Overall as a team, we passed 576 times that season. 2019 we passed 597 times.
Overall, I think Bryant's rookie production is a good barometer of what to expect from Lamb this year. Austin/Cooper is probably a wash. Gallup is comically better than Williams. However I dont see Jarwin coming anywhere close to Wittens production.
Assuming he plays 16 games, I think 55-65 catchs amd 750-850 yards is a reasonable expectation for Lamb
A little off topic, but thought I would share a short story.
My Father shared a rather special friendship with David Wells, that name might not be recognizable to some, but long story short, when Dez was drafted, he lived with Wells, under his wing.
My father went over to visit, and Dez signed his first jersey as a Cowboy, my father gave it to me right before he passed away.
I need to take a picture of the jersey sig and some how figure out how to post it, Im not so tech savy..lol
Dez should have just blew it up with the sharpie, just wreck that jersey and put your stamp on it, huge, no worries, the bigger the better.
I got the first Cowboys signed Dez Jersey, and the sig is the same size as a check endorsement....lol
Just thought I would share.
