FRISCO (Texas) — They share one the most well-known numbers in Texas. Dallas Cowboys History, but they have never been in the same place together until a few months back.
Drew Pearson and they were filming a Chipotle commercial at a Dallas house. Michael Irvin, Dez Bryant And CeeDee Lamb They were like brothers, sharing stories for hours.
Pearson stated that no one was keeping track of the time as we were having a great time talking and hanging out.
Irvin said, “Because they swim in the same water. We are familiar with the expectations associated with 88. CeeDee was the most amazing thing we saw.
“You are able to see what’s ahead. Do you understand the responsibility? It is pressure on others. It holds the promise of great things. It’s all right there. This all is pressure for many people. It’s home for 88s.”
No. No.88 is a symbol for greatness and has been passed down from one great receiver to the next.
Pearson, also known as The Original 88, stated that “The Cowboys rate no other number like this.” “Two members of the Hall of Fame. It is very special to keep it for the next guy. It’s not just for the Cowboys. Consider the other 31 teams. Other teams don’t treat numbers this way.
“The depth of the it is amazing. “No other team does it like that.”
Pearson was a former undrafted college quarterback who is now a free agent. Tulsa From 1973 to 1983, as a wide receiver, he made it into the Hall of Fame.
Irvin, who was known as “The Playmaker” between 1988 and 1999, won three Super Bowls. He also earned his way into Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bryant was the Cowboys’ first-round pick in 2010, and he was one NFL’s most dynamic receivers from 2012 through 2014.
The Cowboys didn’t think Lamb would be available at No. 1 in 2020. 17th round. He was the sixth-rated player in their draft board. Lamb, who was selected by Dallas, has the most receptions (153) and the most yards (2,037) among all receivers in Dallas’ first two seasons.
“It’s literally become part of me”
Cowboys WR CeeDee lamb on the legacy of wearing No. 88
THE COWBOYS DON’T Officially, retire numbers
Nobody has ever worn the No. Since 1979, when Roger Staubach’s career as a quarterback ended, nobody has worn No. 12. Nobody has ever worn No. 8 since Troy Aikman was a quarterback, and No. 22 since running back Emmitt Smith. Bob “Mr. Cowboy” Lilly’s No. While 74 has been worn several times in preseason games, but never in a regular game,
Twelve different players have worn No. The Cowboys have had a total of twelve different players wear No.88, which includes a linebacker, punter/kicker, and a linebacker, but it is now the receivers who own it.
There have been exceptions. It was worn by tight end Jackie Harris from 2000 to 2001. After being selected in the second round of 2002, Antonio Bryant wore it. Brett Pierce was the tight end.
Pierce is currently the president and chief executive of Elite Dental Alliance, and the managing partner at 7 Pillars, Plano, Texas.
In 2005, he wore No. 88.
“One of these is different from the other, I guess. He made a joke.
Pierce wore the No. 49. He asked for the No. 88 jersey a year later. Because it was the jersey that he wore at, 88 was available when it became available. Stanford.
Pierce had two catches of 15 yards and one catch in 18 games. “I don’t know if it would be appropriate for me to ask you now. It’s an extraordinary number. There are many 88 jerseys all around Dallas. None of them have the word ‘Pierce.’ Some say “Bryant,” which is close enough with Brett to give me some credit.
Jerry Jones wasn’t yet the Cowboys’ owner or general manager when he discovered No. 88’s significance. Staubach was in Texas Stadium’s suite, watching Tom Landry’s Cowboys match against Bill Parcells. New York Giants Before he bought his team.
Jones said that Roger was talking to Jones about 88. “I only associate that with the Cowboys.”
PEARSON WORE NUMBER 3 Tulsa. He wore No. 15 in away games and No. 73 in home games.
Why?
Pearson stated that “the uniform company messed with the numbers”.
He was first given No. 13. He recalled a conversation with Harvey Martin, a defensive end. They would share the Super Bowl MVP award (with Randy White).
“I said, ‘Harvey! They got me. They’re going cut me. They gave me number 13. Pearson stated. “It was my first chance in a preseason game at Los Angeles Coliseum. It was a punt return in quarter three and I lost it. This was my first experience in the NFL.
Pearson was not cut by the Cowboys. When he was selected for the roster, he was able to choose from the 80s. He could have selected 85 or 87.
“85” didn’t sound right. 87? Pearson responded, “Of course not.” Pearson said, “But 88 had an ring to it.”
He caught 489 passes for 7,822 yard and 67 touchdowns over 11 seasons. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro selection. He won a Super Bowl, and was named to NFL 1970s All-Decade Team. He was also on the receiving end one of the NFL’s most iconic plays: The Hail Mary from Roger Staubach during the divisional round in 1975 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Bryant declared, “He’s a monster.”
From 1984 to 1987 No one wore No. 88. Irvin then arrived in… 1988. Pearson was working as a TV station operator in Dallas when Irvin got selected by the Cowboys in the 11th round.
Pearson stated that he had the interview with Pearson after the draft. He was spotted getting off the airplane. “After he hugged and kissed me, he said, “Drew, man! They want me to wear 88.” Is that OK? I replied, “Michael. First of all, it isn’t mine.” If you do wear it though, make sure to do so in a more professional way than I did. Now we have something.
Irvin wore Pearson’s number because it was personal to him. 47 at University of Miami. Walter, his father, was a Cowboys fan who loved Pearson. Walter died during Michael’s senior high school year. His son never got to see him play in college.
Janet called me when I turned 88 and said that it was hard to believe. Irvin stated that Drew was loved by my dad as much as the Dallas Cowboys were loved by him. Every memory I made, I would attach it to my dad watching the games. He called him Clutch. Clutch has to be your name. Clutch will play for you, but don’t worry.
“To me, that was God reconnecting with me with my father every time I played a game. Drew’s reaction was obvious to me and I could bring it up for my catch. Those were some of the best moments I had with Drew.”
As Irvin walked down the tunnel at Texas Stadium he would take deep breaths and give a quick explanation.
“Get this, dude. I would look up to all the guys in here. [Dallas Cowboys] Ring of Honor, “I will not embarrass” you today. I will respect the legacy that you started,” Irvin stated. “Then, I would look at Drew and say to Drew: ‘I will never embarrass him today.’
Irvin caught 775 passes for 11,904 yard and 65 touchdowns over his 12 seasons. He was a fivetime Pro Bowl pick. 2007 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. He was the only player to have five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. He held or shared 20 Cowboys receiving records at the time of his retirement.
“‘Playmaker.’ “Playmaker. Lamb stated. “His ability and willingness to do big things for the team, making big plays, and his playoff runs, it is phenomenal.”
ANTONIO BRYANT HAD THE FIGHT Irvin enjoys seeing receivers but not the staying power. Despite some electrifying moments when wearing No. 88. Bryant’s sweaty practice shirt in his face at Bill Parcells in 2004 is what will be remembered most. He was traded the Cleveland Browns A few months later.
Pearson spoke highly of Antonio Bryant, saying that “I had no doubt that he wouldn’t be the next man.” “That guy? It was not there.”
Pearson, on the other hand, was certain that Dez Bryant (drafted No. Pearson was certain that Dez Bryant, drafted No. 24 overall in 2010, would be worthy. So did Irvin. Bryant wanted No. 88 at first. He wanted No. 10.
Bryant said, “If there was a way I could try and get that number, that was what I was going want to do.” “But Jerry sat down with me and explained what 88 meant to me. I was like “Hell yeah.”
Jones’ pitch was about the history of the number that Pearson started and continued by Irvin.
“I didn’t feel under pressure.” Bryant said there was no pressure. Bryant said, “And that’s why I believe 88 belongs to someone like me because I thrive through even the most difficult times. You will see the best of me when that happens. I thought it was a great fit.
Bryant caught 531 pass for 7,459 yard and a franchise-record number of touchdown catches. He was a three-time Pro Bowler, and he was an All-Pro selection once. He averaged 91 receptions and 1,312 yards, with 14 touchdowns.
Pearson said that Dez’s style was all about being physical. He was physically stronger than Michael, and that speaks volumes. He was definitely more physically than me. It was difficult to get him to the line of scrimmage. Dez was the best at getting a ball and going up.
LIKE DEZ BRYANT Lamb did not want the number at first. He wore No. 2 at OklahomaBryant was the one who made Bryant’s decision. He wanted to wear No. He said that he didn’t have any good reasons to wear No. 10. Jones was then present.
“He offered me the number, and I was like, ‘Nah.’ Lamb said that while I didn’t want to, and I don’t think it was necessary, ruining their legacy wasn’t something I wanted to do. It didn’t seem like it was a contest, second of all. After I got the nod from all three, I was all for it.
He cannot imagine wearing anything else.
Lamb said, “It’s literally become part of me.”
He believes he has a legacy.
“That’s what I do,” he stated.
Dez Bryant wore the No. “I was smiling ear-to-ear last season when Dez Bryant wore the No.88 with Lamb’s name on it.”
It was Puerto Rico, however, that the No. Lamb was killed by 88.
Lamb stated that it was “crazy”. “Just relaxing for several days. I saw a family far away and noticed a navy-blue jersey. I wondered what it was. I then saw 88. The person with whom I was seated was like, “I believe it’s your jersey.”
Lamb casually walked up behind his family.
“I was like “Who’s that jersey?” Lamb replied. “They turned around, and said, “Oh, wow!” It’s yours.'”
No. However, 88 isn’t just CeeDee Lamb.
Drew Pearson’s. It’s Michael Irvin. Dez Bryant is also involved.
“Me, Bishop [T.D.] Irvin shared the following: “Jakes have discussed this,” he said. “He said, “Michael,” adding that every good man should want their son, or any one who comes after them, to stand on the ceiling and make it theirs.
“Think about it: Stand on their ceiling, make it your floor and then go higher. That’s the message you want to spread.