Cowboys sign Dez Bryant to 5 year deal

[Cotton]

 

[boozeman]

I think Bryant probably wants this done and his agent is holding out to see if any progress comes from Demaryius Thomas. So far, he's the same. Asking for Megatron money, the Broncos are folding their arms.

 

[peplaw06]

 

[Cowboysrock55]

I don't believe for a second he will miss games but I also don't think he will participate in training camp without a deal in place. Why should he? He would risk long term injury that could jeopardize the potential for a long term deal all while there are no financial repercussions for sitting out.

Personally, I just want to get the damn deal done.

 

[Cotton]

 

[Cotton]

Pride a big part of Dez Bryant's stance

by Todd Archer

IRVING, Texas -- Dez Bryant is among the most physically-gifted players in the NFL. He can do things on the field few others can do.

He is also extremely prideful.

As the hours tick away on Bryant and the Dallas Cowboys being able to reach a long-term deal, Bryant has reinforced how serious he is about sitting out of training camp and possibly missing games.

Here is what he tweeted not too long ago:

Bryant wants a deal with long-term security. The Cowboys are not willing to set the receiver market, despite what Bryant has accomplished the past three years.

Both sides have an argument.

Getting to that resolution by 4 p.m. ET Wednesday will be difficult but not impossible.

If they are unable to agree to a deal, then it will be up to Bryant to uphold his tweet.

Given his pride, there is no reason to doubt him, even if it could cost him $754,000 a week once the regular season starts.

 

[Cotton]

Love love love the Beast. #alittlehomo

 

[peplaw06]

I don't believe for a second he will miss games but I also don't think he will participate in training camp without a deal in place. Why should he? He would risk long term injury that could jeopardize the potential for a long term deal all while there are no financial repercussions for sitting out.

Personally, I just want to get the damn deal done.

Same...

I don't understand why they don't want to just set the market and be done with it. What if Denver pays Thomas more than what we're offering Dez? You know Dez is going to want more than him.

I may have read too much into this tweet though. I thought he was making a veiled threat that he's gone from Dallas as soon as he's able if he doesn't get a long term deal by Wednesday. I could see him signing the tender with an agreement from Dallas to not tag him next offseason and then he'll go the highest bidder in 2016.

 

[Cotton]

Same...

I don't understand why they don't want to just set the market and be done with it. What if Denver pays Thomas more than what we're offering Dez? You know Dez is going to want more than him.

I may have read too much into this tweet though. I thought he was making a veiled threat that he's gone from Dallas as soon as he's able if he doesn't get a long term deal by Wednesday. I could see him signing the tender with an agreement from Dallas to not tag him next offseason and then he'll go the highest bidder in 2016.

I don't think he was saying that at all. I think he was saying he wouldn't be "there" meaning TC and the subsequent games.

 

[L.T. Fan]

Another possibility of a missing player in the lineup at the start of the season. Between suspensions and hold outs plus unproven RBs, the seasons start is getting cloudy. I am still concerned and everyone knows I am the biggest homer on the planet.

 

[vince]

The question I ask myself is, "would Michael Irvin act the same as Dez?"

I may have been too young to pay any attention to the financial details of Irvin's deal, and not to take away from Dez's passion, but it seems that Bryant is more concerned about money than anything else. This irks me a bit.

 

[Cotton]

The question I ask myself is, "would Michael Irvin act the same as Dez?"

I may have been too young to pay any attention to the financial details of Irvin's deal, and not to take away from Dez's passion, but it seems that Bryant is more concerned about money than anything else. This irks me a bit.

Honestly, I think he's more concerned with recognition for the strides he has made as a person than anything. That just so happens to be quantified by money in this case.

 

[boozeman]

I was willing to give Bryant the benefit of the doubt thus far, but when a player holds the team hostage, eff him.

 

[boozeman]

Honestly, I think he's more concerned with recognition for the strides he has made as a person than anything. That just so happens to be quantified by money in this case.

GTFO with that crap.

That just shows he's been on his best behavior and wants to be rewarded for it, like it matters.

I don't question he's a great player and deserves a long term deal, but if he's waiting for Megatron money, that is a little crazy.

I think he can feed his family on what Dallas would offer and we are not exactly a franchise that lowballs the stars.

 

[boozeman]

Another possibility of a missing player in the lineup at the start of the season. Between suspensions and hold outs plus unproven RBs, the seasons start is getting cloudy.

He is using that leverage.

He knows this offense is dead in the water starting Williams and Beasley with Randle running the ball.

As much as I fault him for being a little greedy, Goof Son and Jerry brought this on themselves by doing zip and zilch at RB.

They lost their identity and now won't even have the passing game to fall back on if he decides to miss a few games.

 

[L.T. Fan]

He is using that leverage.

He knows this offense is dead in the water starting Williams and Beasley with Randle running the ball.

As much as I fault him for being a little greedy, Goof Son and Jerry brought this on themselves by doing zip and zilch at RB.

They lost their identity and now won't even have the passing game to fall back on if he decides to miss a few games.

Afraid so.

 

[Cotton]

GTFO with that crap.

That just shows he's been on his best behavior and wants to be rewarded for it, like it matters.

I don't question he's a great player and deserves a long term deal, but if he's waiting for Megatron money, that is a little crazy.

I think he can feed his family on what Dallas would offer and we are not exactly a franchise that lowballs the stars.

I think he is really proud of how he has turn d himself around. Enough that he wants to see it appreciated. That coupled with him being the best receiver in the game makes him feel he should be paid as such, and I can't blame him.

 

[Cotton]

I was willing to give Bryant the benefit of the doubt thus far, but when a player holds the team hostage, eff him.

You mean like Emmitt did?

 

[boozeman]

You mean like Emmitt did?

Emmitt Smith was not staring at franchise guaranteed money.

Bryant is.

So anyways, like I was saying, eff him.

 

[Cotton]

Emmitt Smith was not staring at franchise guaranteed money.

Bryant is.

So anyways, like I was saying, eff him.

He was turning down guaranteed money. Same damn difference.