More Dez Bryant News

[nw3030]

http://www.milehighreport.com/2010/3/17/1373445/draft-dez-bryant-only-if-youre

This highlights everything i have been thinking about in regards to dez. For all you supporters you could just change your mind.

[#1BRONCSFAN]

http://www.milehighreport.com/2010/3...-only-if-youre


This highlights everything i have been thinking about in regards to dez. For all you supporters you could just change your mind.

I think it would be stupid to trade Marshall just to draft another trouble maker

[TheBroncoEra]

Too much redtape and question marks with this kid, McDaniels seems to want high character guys so I'd honestly be surprised if we went anywhere near this kid. There are other WRs in this draft that could help us if we need one IMO (Benn,Thomas,Gilyard), JUST SAY NO TO DEZ BRYANT! :salute!:

[TheRealMoose]

Excellent read. The most telling bit was about him being late for freakin' games. Good grief, that's a lot of drama that we simply don't need here.

[nw3030]

Too much redtape and question marks with this kid, McDaniels seems to want high character guys so I'd honestly be surprised if we went anywhere near this kid. There are other WRs in this draft that could help us if we need one IMO (Benn,Thomas,Gilyard), JUST SAY NOT TO DEZ BRYANT! :salute!:

Im with you i just do not see McX going in that direction. I think that there is quality WR out there in the later rounds, so don't waste a pick on this kid.

[nw3030]

Excellent read. The most telling bit was about him being late for freakin' games. Good grief, that's a lot of drama that we simply don't need here.

Yeah that just burns me up. How are you later for a game? This kid is trouble.

[DarkHorse26]

Dez Bryant's Work Ethic

I have been following the stories on Dez Bryant's work ethic over the last month. There have been negative reports published by FOX, ESPN The Mag, the National Football Post, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Yahoo. All stating he was "notoriously unreliable" in college, and that "Getting him to focus on even simple tasks like attending class was a daily struggle."

If the NCAA fiasco was the only thing over Bryant's head and he is still on the board at 11, I think McD takes a hard look. As it stands now there is no way McDaniels is pulling the trigger imho. There are just too many quality receivers that would fit the system that can be had in later rounds.

[Den615]

Hard to argue with any of that. I would much rather take Demaryius Thomas, Damian Williams, Brandon LaFell, or Mardy Gilyard later in the draft

[nw3030]

This is one case where i would go crazy if McX selected this kid. It is to risky. There is great talent later. Dez is a bomb waiting to go off once he gets paid.

[BroncosTX77]

I promise you I did not write that piece, but I will submit it as Exhibit B for evidence as why NOT TO DRAFT DEZ BRYANT.

Would love to see MUG's reaction to this blog piece.

[nw3030]

I promise you I did not write that piece, but I will submit it as Exhibit B for evidence as why NOT TO DRAFT DEZ BRYANT.

Would love to see MUG's reaction to this blog piece.

I just wanted the supporters of Bryant to understand what they are asking for. IMO we need to either draft McClain or trade back. but stay away from this kid. Benn, Thomas, decker, Heck even shiply are better picks than this kid. He could turn out ok but why chance it.

[BroncosTX77]

Don't get me wrong, I see the talent and wish the kid well, just not in a Broncos or Texans uniform.

:salute!:

[Mat'hir Uth Gan]

I promise you I did not write that piece, but I will submit it as Exhibit B for evidence as why NOT TO DRAFT DEZ BRYANT.

Would love to see MUG's reaction to this blog piece.

My reaction is the same as I posted to you a week ago when this same information was put out. It's a bunch of crap. It's all designed to get him to drop.

The excerpt as it pertains here is:

1) I watched the video, we all know intelligence and character are key factors of what we want. Dez Bryant is a straight A student. He's one of the more intelligent prospects in this draft. So, he has that intangible. Now it's up to character. Gundy, the OSU head coach, is known as one of the hardass old-school coaches with discipline. You are late for meetings, you get suspended and don't play. He's always been that way, Perrish Cox was reminded just before the bowl game. Bryant was never suspended for missing or being late to anything. I believe this is just pre-draft misinformation.

Dez Bryant's Combine Interview:

Dez Bryant met with the media Friday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Here is the transcript from his press conference.

How do you answer questions about the NCAA suspension?

“Whatever’s asked, I’m going to answer it.”

How excited are you to talk about football and not the NCAA stuff?

“Very excited. Just to know I’m about to get drafted to an NFL team, I’ll be able to get back in a uniform and do what God gave me to do.”

Was it difficult to answer those questions today?

“I haven’t heard it much. But it’s not difficult at all.”

It’s been tough talking to the NCAA. Why is it easier today?


Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant listens to a question during a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 26, 2010. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
“I accepted the fact, I heard it so many times, I just got better at it.”

What do you tell NFL teams about what you did?

“I just tell them I misled the NCAA about going out to Deion Sanders’ house. I apologized for it and I’m back on track and ready to go.

Will that affect how high you are drafted?

“No sir. I don’t think so at all. But it’s not my call.”

Do they ask you why you did it?

“Yes sir they did.”

What’s your answer?

“I was nervous, the way they came in. Going out to Deion Sanders’ house wasn’t a violation, but lying was a violation, so I got the punishment.”

How is your relationship with Deion Sanders?

“It hasn’t changed. His intention wasn’t to hurt me. He’ll always be one of my favorite football players. It’ll stay that way.”

What did Deion say after the suspension?

“Just keep my head up. Don’t get down. He said, ‘I’ve been through worse things than that.’ Just keep my head high and keep moving.”

What’s your biggest regret?

“My biggest regret was not telling the truth.”

Do you worry that people will think you’re a bad person?

“It was a bad mistake. But I’m a great person. I enjoy the opportunity to make people smile. I’m good at making people smile. People that know me, they know it was a mistake. They know I’m a fun type of person and I love to have fun.”

Was the NCAA punishment too harsh?

“I felt it was kind of harsh, but at the same time, I took it as a man. There’s nothing I can do about it. Just keep going.”

Are you looking forward to getting back on the field?

“That’s what I’m looking forward to. I’m ready to put back on those pads. Do what I do best.

You have the same agent, Eugene Parker, as Michael Crabtree. Any teams ask about that?

No teams are asking about none of that. That situation, Mike’s his own man, I’m my own man.

Was it hard to watch Oklahoma State after the suspension?

“It was kind of hard to watch, but I still watched it. Kept my same routine. Prayed every Saturday for the opponent and our team. Sat on my couch and watched the game.”

Was it hard training by yourself?

“It was kind of hard training by myself. I didn’t do much. I caught footballs. That’s about it.”

What’s your relationship with Deion Sanders?

“Deion is my mentor. Deion never talked to me about football. It was more of my personal life. Seeing was my mom OK. Was my brother OK? Was my sister OK? He checked up on me every now and then.”

What was it like having Deion as a mentor?

“Made me feel good. Just like any kid, it’s Deion Sanders. He taught me the right things, not the wrong things.”

What NFL receiver do you compare yourself to?

“I would compare myself to Larry Fitzgerald. As far as going up for the football, tackling the ball.”

What teams are most interested in you?

“To be honest, I really can’t tell. Hopefully, someone will show interest.”

What did you learn from your mom through all this?

“The decisions my mom made, that was for my sister, my brother, for us to have things. She made those decisions, but it doesn’t change how I feel about her. I felt like everything I have accomplished and the success I have, I owe it all to her.”

How high do you expect to go?

“I really don’t know. To tell the truth, I really don’t care. Whoever drafts me.”

Are you looking forward to just football and fun after all you’ve been through?

“Yes sir. The best thing that ever happened to me was coming to Oklahoma State. I felt whenever I got there, that’s all I needed. I knew if I do all the things I’m supposed to do right, I’d be able to care of my mom and we wouldn’t have to worry about that anymore. I feel like God blessed me to accomplish all these things.”

After missing so much football, are you prepared to go be a No. 1 receiver as a rookie?

“Yes. I feel like I’m going to go to wherever and do my best. I’m anxious to get back on the field. I feel like when I do get back on the field, I’m going to come out and make plays the best way I can.”

Did you feel like you had blown your chance to solidify your draft status?

“It did at the time. But when I sat down and thought about it, I know what went on through that situation. I just talked to my mom, and my best friend. My best friend told me, you gotta take time.”

Who’s your best friend?

“Darrell King.”

Do you hope to change people’s perception about you?

“Yes sir. I felt teams that watched me, they can see I am a great player. Like I said, I get along real well with people. I love being around people. I love being around kids. I just love making people smile.”

Did you talk to Eugene Parker about his holdout reputation?

“I really didn’t look at it. I looked at Eugene, what type of person he was. Checking his background. Everything was great. He also had the best player in the NFL as one of his players. Larry Fitzgerald.

How important is it to get to camp on time?

“It will be real important. To be honest, I can’t wait to get back in pads. Most likely I will be there in camp.”

Will you work out here?

No sir. I’ll go at my pro days. March 10. In Stillwater.

What’s your relationship with Mike Gundy?

“I haven’t talked to coach Gundy in awhile. But me and Coach Gundy’s relationship, it’s real good.”

You seem to be an attacking receiver. How does that benefit the rest of your game?

“I see myself as a person on the field just trying to make something happen. I feel in my mind, I can make a play anywhere on the field. Kick return, punt return, anywhere the coach puts me, wherever.”

Why aren’t you working out here?

“Last week I tweaked my hamstring a little bit. I tweaked it a little in one of the games I played in.”

Is Brandon Pettigrew sort of like a big brother?

“Yes sir. He talked to me every now and then. It’s not much. But when I talked to him, he give me the right advice.

What kind of advice did he give on the draft process?

“He didn’t really give me advice about the draft process. Just stay focused.”

Will the layoff affect you?

“I feel like it hasn’t affected my game any. Before I started my training, my conditioning had to come back, but as far as the game of football, didn’t affect me at all.”

Are you worried that it will damage your OSU legacy?

“It don’t. Because I feel, the people at Oklahoma State, they know who I am. They know I love to have fun with ‘em. I talk to ‘em. I just made a mistake and I feel like they forgave me for it.”

But what about the receiving records you could have broken?

“Not that important. I’m just out there playing football.”

What did you get from Deion Sanders?

“You always get good advice. His intention wasn’t to hurt me. He always gave me the right information. I still thank him to this day for it.”

What’s the best advice he gave?

“Just stay focused. Stay hungry. Don’t give up.”

What do you want teams to know about you this week?

“Dez Bryant’s a great person to be around. He loves the game of football. He can’t wait to get back on the field and do whatever to help the team.”

What’s your favorite college memory?

“It would have to be my sophomore year, we played U of H, second game of the season. I had a great game. I had 236 yards and three touchdowns.”

There is a ton more evidence that suggests Dez Bryant is a highly intelligent man and dedicated to football than this misinformation bullcrap which is standard at draft time. None of his coaches, teammates, or anyone that spent time with him at Oklahoma State is saying a single negative thing about him.

[nw3030]

No of course i wish him well also. But i dont see him growning up and being NFL ready from day one. He has to go to a team where he is not expected to be the number one guy. and he can play with a class act and watch and learn. a guy like Larry Fitz would help this kid alot

[nw3030]

MUG the negative on this kid will not stop him from going in the first round. im just saying i do not believe that McD takes a chance on this guy. Plus maybe you can help me out his pro day was the 10th of march right? Where was he? I dont know all the info on that.