Comments on: Mixed signals on origin of Dez Bryant rules

By: nard100

nard100 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:53:01 +0000

Anyone who has worked in the corporate world knows the drill. Your boss asks YOU to come up with a plan to fix whatever. They tell you what they don’t like and “challenge” you to come up with a solution. In this case the “problems” were strip clubs, drinkin’ and slappin’ his mama. Dez and his people came up with a plan that means Dez doesn’t get thrown out on his rear and the boss approves it. End of story. Dez keeps up with it because he know Jerrah is tired of his act and because he (Dez) proposed it in the first place.

By: bfree2k

bfree2k — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:47:42 +0000

Ummmmmm, Question (?) If Dez is footing the bill for these “babysitters”, why would he then be beholden to their direction/advice?

By: drohanimal

drohanimal — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:23:06 +0000

It doesnt matter whether this fool plays or not. Cowboys are a joke and will finish last in the NFC East anyway.

By: melikefootball

melikefootball — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:11:47 +0000

Lot of rumble on the tube on why Dez has to pay for all this. He should be happy to pay for this, he hasn’t had the support or showed he wanted support on the two team prior to Dallas. All the talk centers on it is his money why should he pay,corrrect again BUT let him sit at home with no pay and see where his mind takes him. Momma may want to move out then. He should count his blessing that he is still in the NFL.

By: joetoronto

joetoronto — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:01:58 +0000

Only Jerrah would argue over who’s paying for the diapers.

Like it means something to everyone.

By: ben1332

ben1332 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:55:15 +0000

Pierre Garcon just got $40,000,000.

Bryant was more productive in his 2nd year than Garcon has ever been. He’s scored 17 times in 2 years while Garcon’s scored 16 in 4 years.

You’re delusional if you think that Bryant wouldn’t want to be cut and made a free-agent.

By: stevebozeman

stevebozeman — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:20:39 +0000

If the Patriots would have done this with one of ther players it would be considered genius. They are trying to help Dez and at the same time protect a large investment. Does anyone realize what kind of contract this kid could get if he lives up to that potential? It would be in the 100mm range.

Everyone who hates the Cowboys is harping on this story. Bob Papa says he doesn’t see how the Cowboys stand a chance in New York Sept 5th. I love that mentality. We may surprise some folks.

Go Boys!

By: mn2long

mn2long — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:12:16 +0000

The Cowboys have also had Calvin Hill available to their players for personal help and, to an extent, extra supervision for a long period of time now. Anyone involved in sports or managing people will tell you that different individuals require different handling and I’m sure EVERY team does this in some manner. This is a non-story. EVERY family has someon in it who could use aditional supervision and if you say you don’t, you’re either naive or just lying to yourself.

By: realitypolice

realitypolice — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:08:00 +0000

Let’s be honest about this. None of this happens if Bryant is meeting or exceeding on field performance expectations.

His subpar output has taken away his leverage. If he had led the league in catches, yards, and TDs last season, he would have had many helpful suggestions as to where the Cowboys could stick their security detail.

By: zack2482

zack2482 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:06:28 +0000

What is wrong with being proactive? Meanwhile the Lions just had their 20th arrest in the offseason and what are they doing about it? Changing their jersey colors to black and white vertical stripes?

By: ldfontenot

ldfontenot — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:02:32 +0000

DB has little chance of succeeding in football or life unless he receives this kind of drastic assistance/oversight. He desperately needs help, and even though it probably is completely valid for the Nflpa to intervene, for DB’s sake, let us hope they don’t.

By: dryzzt23

dryzzt23 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:58:50 +0000

I don’t care what he’s “been through”, that is not an excuse for behaving like he does nor is it give him carte blanche to continue this behavior.

Quit making excuses for this guy, let him do himself in or pull himself out of the hole that he created.

By: dequan81

dequan81 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:58:07 +0000

Here’s what it looks like from people who actually follow the Cowboys, not just the national headlines.

David Wells went to the Cowboys and said this is what we are thinking, this is how we could help Dez and the Cowboys said OK. David Wells then ran with it. David Wells then went to ESPN Dallas and told them. The Cowboys have never leaked nor talked about the rules. Jerry has avoided it (he avoids nothing) and so has Jason.

By: dryzzt23

dryzzt23 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:56:34 +0000

No personal accountability, this is what this comes down to. Bryant feels entitled to whatever he wants, and he gets away with everything. He SHOULD pay for his own babysitters, it is NOT the Cowboys responsibility to run Bryant’s personal life for him and see to it that he doesn’t get himself into trouble.

He’s a grown man, and he should act like it. He is a clear example of what is wrong with today’s youth.

By: textaz03

textaz03 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:52:38 +0000

Dont really understand the media’s fascination about this. What the hell is wrong with a team tryin to steer a player in the right direction, and protect there investment so they are able to get a return on it.

Also don’t think the NFLPA won’t have any issues with this as well as long as it helps keep him from getting suspended or fined, which the NFLPA doesn’t want to see happen to there members.

By: skoobyfl

skoobyfl — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:49:06 +0000

You can’t help someone that can’t help themselves.

By: bgsusteelers

bgsusteelers — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:39:03 +0000

I’m already sick of this story. If you want to get paid, you follow your company’s rules. Period! Sometimes your boss will set different rules for different people. If you sell insurance, your quota might be different than the next guys. Your boss may require you to take more experienced employees with you, because your numbers are down. He might make you role play for an hour, because he feels your selling points are weak. I’m tired of society’s “understanding” for idiots and criminals. There are consequences for actions.

By: Mr. C

Mr. C — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:33:30 +0000

Who cares which “camp” came up with the ideas? I mean, the whole thing is to help Bryant. Why is it a bad thing to get help when it is needed. This guy is young, and he has probably been through more F’d up expletive in his life than you could imagine. I say good for Dez for accepting the help, good for the cowboys for “maybe” mentioning it to him. And, screw everybody else who has a problem with it.

By: secofunk

secofunk — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:32:45 +0000

This only applies to half brain Cowboys

By: thesmartestmanever

thesmartestmanever — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:31:19 +0000

ok wait. if tom coughlin can fine players for being late to meetings, why can’t the owner of a club say hey your making us look bad by beating down your own mother!!!!! if you want to remain a part of our organization then you have to be escorted wherever you go because anyone who would put his hands on his mother is way to unpredictable to be treated as an adult… I hate the cowboys

By: trollhammer20

trollhammer20 — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:22:26 +0000

Am I the only one who sees Dez chillin’ at home after a long day of training, and then some sixteen-year old girl with braces and glasses comes in and says “OK, mister, TV off, time for bed.”?