News: PFT: Report: Dez Bryant will test knee Friday, still “unlikely” to play Sunday

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Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is “unlikely” to play Sunday vs. the Bengals, NFL Network reported Thursday. Though the report said Bryant plans to test his injured knee in practice on Friday, the expectation is that he’ll miss at least one more game. Bryant missed last week’s win at San Francisco and has sat out…http://youwillnotrackme2.net/b.gif?host=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com&blog=&post=2416264&subd=nbcprofootballtalk&ref=&feed=1

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[jobberone]

Short and simple. 20-80 agin it my guess.

 

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Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is “unlikely” to play Sunday vs. the Bengals, NFL Network reported Thursday. Though the report said Bryant plans to test his injured knee in practice on Friday, the expectation is that he’ll miss at least one more game. Bryant missed last week’s win at San Francisco and has sat out…http://youwillnotrackme2.net/b.gif?host=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com&blog=&post=2416264&subd=nbcprofootballtalk&ref=&feed=1

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oh well this happens every yr. His knee or foot and hes out. every yr

 

[Bleu Star]

I love me some Dez but drafting another #1 WR should figure into our plans next year. I look forward to having him back but, again, the best medicine is competition. Get someone in here to push him to consistency & even greater heights (or into the back row).

 

[Chuck 54]

So, it's all about pain management and what he can take? No threat of further damage? Last Sunday he's jumping around before the game begging to play, but coaches and med staff shut him down? All things I read last week.

But this week he can't practice and is still unlikely to play? ***! Shoot him up and let's go!

 

[jazzcat22]

Give him another week, have him ready for GB.
The GB game is more important than the Bengals game, since it is a NFC team.

 

[Thomas82]

I love me some Dez but drafting another #1 WR should figure into our plans next year. I look forward to having him back but, again, the best medicine is competition. Get someone in here to push him to consistency & even greater heights (or into the back row).

I agree 100% with you on that!!

 

[Risen Star]

They knew damn right well he was going to miss multiple games with that injury.

When you have Brice Butler it's hard to care about it.

 

[Hawkeye19]

Give him another week, have him ready for GB.
The GB game is more important than the Bengals game, since it is a NFC team.

I agree. There are conflicting reports on whether or not he can damage the knee further. I'd rather play it safe and for sure have him for the Philly game. Would be nice to see him out there-- but would be tragic if he pushes it too hard too fast and we lose him for the season.

 

[Denim Chicken]

oh well this happens every yr. His knee or foot and hes out. every yr

Wrong. Save for last year, he played all 16 games the previous 3 years and missed only one game in 2011.

 

[DenCWBY]

Sit him and get him ready for GB.

 

[DejectedFan1996]

Wrong. Save for last year, he played all 16 games the previous 3 years and missed only one game in 2011.

Also opted to play with a broken finger, risking permanent damage which he actually did by continuing to play in the 2012 season. Because he played with the finger the rest of the season, the surgery while a success, Bryant still can't move the finger he was able to prior to the injury permanently. It also probably plays a role in a lot of his drops from time to time.

 

[Sydla]

They knew damn right well he was going to miss multiple games with that injury.

When you have Brice Butler it's hard to care about it.

This whole game the Cowboys play where they talk like guys are coming back sooner than later is hilarious and it's not really fooling anyone.

What I do now is wait until Jerry gives his medical diagnosis and return schedule and then automatically add 2-4 weeks to that.

 

[phildadon86]

oh well this happens every yr. His knee or foot and hes out. every yr

Ummm. Literally 2 years. Before that he has been quite healthy. Minus his ankle his rookie year

 

[jazzcat22]

This whole game the Cowboys play where they talk like guys are coming back sooner than later is hilarious and it's not really fooling anyone.

What I do now is wait until Jerry gives his medical diagnosis and return schedule and then automatically add 2-4 weeks to that.

Their crap is worthless. I never believe them when it comes to an injury.
A hangnail today is a broken hand after a week of day to day crap.

 

[Homer]

Well, it looks like it will be a big game for Beasley, Butler and Williams.
Rest up Dez, Dak has got it.

 

[DejectedFan1996]

Remember when Garrett didn't rule out Tony for the week 17 game in 2013 with the herniated disc? Said he was day to day lol

 

[DBOY3141]

I don't think he plays until after the bye vs the Eagles.

 

[SDCowboy]

I love me some Dez but drafting another #1 WR should figure into our plans next year. I look forward to having him back but, again, the best medicine is competition. Get someone in here to push him to consistency & even greater heights (or into the back row).

Agreed. We definitely need to look at WR's in the next draft.

 

[Sydla]

I don't think he plays until after the bye vs the Eagles.

That's probably a safe assumption.