Following their trade with the Carolina Panthers, the Dallas Cowboys formally welcomed Jonathan Mingo to their practice facility on Thursday. Mingo is anticipated to contribute a combination of usephysicality, size, and large hands to Dallas. On the first day of the new work, however, Mingo also brought honesty.
For the first time since the Cowboys-Panthers trade, the now-former Panthers wide receiver did more than just show up in a Cowboys uniform or speak to the media. When he arrived, Mingo responded bluntly, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. “For me, this is a new beginning,” Mingo said. “I’m happy they risked me so I could prove myself to them.” I’m able to prove myself because someone finally had faith in me. I’m simply content to be here.
When questioned about what went wrong during his time with the Panthers, he didn’t mince words. “I’m not sure. Regarding his stay in Carolina, Mingo noted, “You can speak with them.” “It is between the coaching staff and the front office; it is not up to me. Although I am aware that I could have done better in a few areas, I am here today. Mingo leaves behind the New Orleans Saints and a 2-7 squad that is at the basement of the NFC South. Mingo now plays for a 3-5 squad that wants to survive the NFC playoffs.
Jonathan Mingo receives a great assessment from the Cowboys star
CeeDee Lamb, one of Mingo’s newest teammates, has already praised him. According to NBC Dallas sports writer Pat Doney, the All-Pro wide out who is now anticipated to line up next to the former Panthers wide receiver used a strong word for the 23-year-old.
“He’s large. “Very large,” Lamb said. But Mingo’s 6-foot-2, 220-pound physique wasn’t the only thing that impressed Lamb. Lamb said, “Nice size, nice speed, and a great route runner.” “I’m excited to collaborate with him.” In 2023, Mingo was chosen by the Panthers with the 39th overall pick out of Ole Miss. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein labelled the Rebels star as having a “imposing size with muscular build.” He even likened Mingo to Anquan Boldin, a former Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl player.