Comments on: Finally, someone in Dallas offers a more realistic assessment of Dez Bryant

By: edgy1957

edgy1957 — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:33:04 +0000

overkil2 says:
I love how people make bold predictions without even seeing someone play against real NFL players in real meaningful games.
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Do you think that Michael Crabtree is an NFL receiver? Bryant had better numbers than he did when they were both sophs and he did it an an offense that threw it nearly 1/2 as much as Texas Tech. Bryant will go over the middle, make the leaping catch and can return kicks with the best of them. I guarantee you that he’ll work his way into the lineup and do well. Let’s not forget that Jerry Rice dropped a lot of passes as a rookie but he had a decent year and he went on to have a HOF career.
Unless he injures himself and is unable to play, he’s going to be one of the better receivers in the NFL. It may take two years for it all to happen because Jones will try to get as much out of Williams this year but don’t expect Roy to be around next year, unless he fnally finds enough pride to put more effort into his job.

By: cowboycrazy

cowboycrazy — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:58:13 +0000

keep hating douche bags….
there are as many cowboys fans out there who support the team and we could care less about the jealous fans of inferior teams.

By: overkil2

overkil2 — Tue, 11 May 2010 09:27:55 +0000

“PackAttackBackMan says:
May 11, 2010 1:01 AM
I hate the Cowboys, but Dez is going to be a top 5 All-Pro WR within 3 years…..
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Which crystal ball are you looking into because mine is still a little fuzzy when it comes to Dez Bryant.
I love how people make bold predictions without even seeing someone play against real NFL players in real meaningful games.
Let’s see Bryant play a whole season so we can better assess his value.

By: famucancer

famucancer — Tue, 11 May 2010 08:50:59 +0000

Riling up the AWM’s – that’s what its all about!

By: gobs56

gobs56 — Tue, 11 May 2010 07:41:13 +0000

Cowboys Fans = Tools
Didn’t you hear, Texas is where its ok to sleep with your Sister, underage or not, everyone is doing it.

By: BonnieD

BonnieD — Tue, 11 May 2010 04:31:22 +0000

I don’t know why you keep making a big deal out of this Florio. All of these people have more football knowledge and experience than you and they have a right to their opinion.
That being said, I’m afraid Jerry Jones is going to pay Bryant way too much and mess up the 1st round signings for everyone around him.

By: Fish751

Fish751 — Tue, 11 May 2010 02:48:22 +0000

Vermin!!!
No matter where you travel on this planet they are there. Rats, Cockroaches and Cowgirls bandwagon fans!!!

By: pauliesmooth

pauliesmooth — Tue, 11 May 2010 02:18:23 +0000

Man it’s crazy seeing boysroll comment on a post that wasn’t a Redskins post.

By: PackAttackBackMan

PackAttackBackMan — Tue, 11 May 2010 01:01:21 +0000

I hate the Cowboys, but Dez is going to be a top 5 All-Pro WR within 3 years…..

By: East Bay Ray

East Bay Ray — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:28:19 +0000

This is such classic Florio. He makes a big deal out of nothing, then posts a follow up where he makes an equally big deal about the fact that he has now discovered that his first post actually had nothing to it.
BigD88 has it mostly right. If Wade and Jerry were unusually effusive in their praise of Bryant, it’s because the guy has been getting the crap kicked out of him in the media over the last month. He needs something positive said about him, and they want to earn his trust so he feels like a part of the team. Everybody understands that Bryant is immature. He’s going to require some babysitting and hand-holding, but his talent makes him worth it.
You might also consider the possibility that they made their statements because Bryant really did wow them by displaying uncommon physical talent. Remember, going into last season, he was #1 on some expert’s draft boards. The guy does have some special skills.

By: BigD88

BigD88 — Tue, 11 May 2010 00:09:12 +0000

BUDDHA, I’m glad you posted, now the world knows how dumb and ignorant you really are.
For your information, when Dez Bryant was introduced at Valley Ranch, Special Teams Coordinator Joe DeCamillis personally met him and told him that he will return punts and compared him to Josh Cribbs.
Furthermore, receivers coach Ray Sherman, when interviewed after Bryant’s selection, specifically mentioned that Dez can make an immediate impact as a Punt Returner and possibly as a kick returner for the team. You don’t believe me? Look it up yourself. (I will not post a link to it since I’m unsure if that is allowed here, but) Go to the cowboys web site, go to the multimedia page under “Coaches and Front Office” and click “Ray Sherman talks Dez.”
Jerry Jones and Wade Phillips also said that Dez was an “outstanding returner” in his post-draft press conference. (You can find that under the multimedia too, right after the Sherman video).
So now that I’ve made you look like an idiot I will make you look like a bigger one. Patrick Crayton has been absent from offseason workouts ever since draft weekend. He is over 30 years old and will lose his #3 spot and punt returner spot to Bryant. He has been given permission to seek a trade and if he isn’t traded, he will most likely be cut since he doesn’t cover kicks and is over 30 years old.
Also, Crayton muffs many punts (see KC game this past year) and prior to 2 easy returns this past season, has been a painfully average returner who lacked speed to consistently break a big return.
You have no idea what you’re talking about and just grazed his recent stats and tried to sound smart by calling me out and a “bandwagoner” who doesn’t know about my team.
Don’t spit into the wind, bud. It just came back hit you square in the face.

By: Schau3r

Schau3r — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:55:15 +0000

@boysroll
You’re right. You are second in Super Bowls. Remind me who is first. Thanks!

By: NonRube

NonRube — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:53:26 +0000

What a surprise, Florio ripping on the Cowboys. Imagine if it were the Vikings that drafted Bryant and it was Coach Kick-Ass, Zygmund, or any other member of the Viking organization heaping the praises on Dez? Florio wouldn’t be able to contain his excitement and would already be proclaiming it the best pick ever and setting the odd of him winning Offensive Rookie Of The Year at 2/1. In fact, if I had the ambition, I’m sure I could dig back in the archives and find similarly glowing compliments made by Childress last off-season about Percy Harvin, and I’m sure Florio either didn’t bat an eyelash, or parroted the Vikings organization word for word.
Make sure to tune into KFAN tomorrow to hear Mike constantly refer to the Vikings as “we” and “us.”

By: buddha

buddha — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:09:07 +0000

BIGD88, so you think Dez will step right in and start returning punts?? Wasnt your boy Crayton #2 in the league as far as punt return avg, only behing #1 ranked Desean Jackson?? Why would you remove Crayton from PR duties when he has shown that he is more than capable of doing the job? Is it because you have high hopes for Dez, or is it simply because you’re a bandwagon fan and you dont know anything about your team, you just go by what you hear in the media??

By: bill s

bill s — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:00:34 +0000

What has this story got to do with Jeff and the Dolphins?I see, now it’s Dallas turn to be trash. Bill

By: sbc2556

sbc2556 — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:56:45 +0000

I’m a die hard Redskins fan and I despise everything about the Cowboys; however I love the NFL and where there’s talent, no matt
When I look at Dez Bryant, I see the same kind of flash that I did with Tory Holt when he came out of NC State… I drafted Holt as a rookie on my fantasy team and he was key to me winning the league.
Getting this kind of value low in the fantasy draft is what it’s all about and having an eye for rookies with “it” is important. I did the same with Frank Gore (who was injured much of his college career).
So, despite all of the “noise”; just look at how the guy plays and carries himself on the field. You will have a Marquis Colston-like kicking of yourself if you don’t take this guy seriously in your fantasy draft…. and this is coming from a die hard Redskin’s fan!

By: Bious

Bious — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:10:25 +0000

Shocking that it is about time people realized that he had a LOT of work to do and growing up to do

By: NoKoolaidCowboy

NoKoolaidCowboy — Mon, 10 May 2010 22:06:29 +0000

Jason Garrett is a wuss. I can’t listen to anything an OC has to say that was scared of Terrell Owens. Strong personalities will own Red Jesus because he has no balls.
We’ll know what this kid brings to the table when he plays.
NEXT!

By: Winnipeg Walter

Winnipeg Walter — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:56:58 +0000

Funny, I don’t see any comments about how the Bengals opted to pass on him. I guess people only post negatives. Good job Bengals in drafting Jermaine Gresham!

By: shaggeez

shaggeez — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:32:58 +0000

this really wasnt anything to do with dez bryant, so i’m not sure that this takes away anything that the other 3 guys said. it was more just things everyone already knows about the nature of the wr position, that it takes time to become a polished route runner and be able to read the defense and get on the same page as your qb. you couldve written this article about any receiver thats ever been drafted and their coordinator would likely say the same spiel.

By: MagicMan407

MagicMan407 — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:12:48 +0000

They aren’t even in pads yet. Wait till the players have to run with pads rather than tee shirts and shorts to comment. Roy Williams should not even be mentioned as 1st or 2nd reciever on the Cowboys. After watching a few games of Roy Williams dropping passes against the Redskins and not able to catch the ball in traffic against Landry I would say he is likely the 4th best reciever on the team. A close 4th being Ogletree and Crayton. I still honestly think Dez Bryant should be the # 1 later this year or next. Austin had best games against pretty poor corners. Hopefully my team can match up better this year. So I hope they keep Williams in the line up. jk

By: dabarber

dabarber — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:01:32 +0000

Flo, let me let you in on a little secret that will help you out since you write about football.
WR’s take at least 3 years to learn the pro style of play and actually start to turn into legitmate, consistent “stars.”
No charge for that info.

By: oxpic

oxpic — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:01:05 +0000

We listed a decade’s worth of first-round wideout washouts in arguing that teams should opt instead to trade for proven veterans, like Brandon Marshall.
The Cowboys DID trade for a proven veteran who was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2006. His name was Roy Williams? Didn’t work. On to plan B.

By: Cereal Blogger

Cereal Blogger — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:56:57 +0000

The Cowboys are a bunch of fools. It all starts at the top with their liquored up owner

By: spliffbunker

spliffbunker — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:54:33 +0000

i know you got a big kick out of it when that scout or whoever used the term slapdick… & you dropped it into quite a few posts but after the Steve Smith episode you might want to give it a rest…
unless you ever made it to an NFL training camp…otherwise seeing you say it is quite a bit more absurd than Jim Kelly giving his opinion on Tebow as an example of something that offended you & other professionals

By: boysroll

boysroll — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:54:31 +0000

this draft pick was a steal and all the haters can go f themselves including this dope…..I love the way idiots hate on the boys. When you are the second best franchise in the league as far as SB’s go you have to take the jealous haters out there who have not won jack sh.t…LMFAO.
HOW BOUT THOSE COWBOYS SUCKAS!!!

By: iusedtobeteddybayer

iusedtobeteddybayer — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:47:07 +0000

people hatin' on 'Lil Napoleon Florio real good!

By: Deathpunch5000

Deathpunch5000 — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:18:46 +0000

Seriously, Florio. Why do you hate Dez so much? Oh, yeah, because he’s a Cowboy and you are a dumbass Cowboy hater just like the rest. Us Cowboy fans aren’t expecting him to come in and grab up 1,000 yards and 10 TDs. What we are excited about is he gives Tony Romo that much-needed second or third option to throw the ball to that Roy Williams has failed miserably at becoming. He will draw some coverage away from Miles Austin and Jason Witten so they are free to tear up the field.

By: Dustin Chandler

Dustin Chandler — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:14:12 +0000

Skins to the superbowl this year too? Right Blorio?

By: russrpm

russrpm — Mon, 10 May 2010 20:08:14 +0000

Isn’t it lucky that the “more realistic assessment” happens to mimic your opinion.