Dez Bryant defends reputation

[dcfanatic]

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Defending his reputation as questions persist about his character and punctuality, Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant spoke out Thursday.

Bryant was suspended by the NCAA last season for lying to them regarding his contact with Deion Sanders.

"All of it is just rumors," Bryant told WQAM in a radio interview, per the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "I don't know why people are saying those things. I feel like if you're going to write something about somebody you need to ask that person instead of writing things like that. I surround myself with positive people. I don't have time to get into trouble. I'm trying to pursue my dream, which is to play in the NFL. ... I never did anything wrong. I never committed a crime.

"It bothers me a lot. I just had a talk with my advisor and my agent, and I told them that I'm not a bad person and I'm not used to people saying bad things about me. I like to make people smile. I like to bring excitement because that's what I do, and I want to keep it that way. I don't want a bad image. My bad image in my childhood, that is long gone. I've surrounded myself with bright people and I'm going to continue to stay out of trouble and move forward and play in the NFL."

During a conference call Thursday, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said that Bryant's character issues are a major concern for teams.

And McShay said that Bryant was often late for practices and games.

Bryant denied that allegation.

"I've never been late to a game or a practice," said Bryant, who caught 87 passes for 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns two seasons ago with two punt returns for scores. "My freshman year, I've been late for a meeting. But as my career got going at Oklahoma State, I overcame a lot. Everything is positive now."

Because of the flap involving Sanders, where Bryant lied about having dinner with the former NFL star, it drew more scrutiny.

"I really do feel like that's when it started," Bryant said. "At the same time, I manned up for what I did wrong and told the truth. I feel like I didn't get the credit I deserve. That's in the past and I've moved forward. I'm just trying to do something better with my life. I just want to jump on an NFL team and make that team feel great about having me.

"Whoever drafts me they're going to get what they want out of me. I'm going to give it my all and play my hardest. I have a real strong passion for the game. I love football. I'm just ready to get on the field again."

 

[cowboyjoe]

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During a conference call Thursday, ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said that Bryant's character issues are a major concern for teams.

And McShay said that Bryant was often late for practices and games.

Bryant denied that allegation.

"I've never been late to a game or a practice," said Bryant, who caught 87 passes for 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns two seasons ago with two punt returns for scores. "My freshman year, I've been late for a meeting. But as my career got going at Oklahoma State, I overcame a lot. Everything is positive now."

Because of the flap involving Sanders, where Bryant lied about having dinner with the former NFL star, it drew more scrutiny.

"I really do feel like that's when it started," Bryant said. "At the same time, I manned up for what I did wrong and told the truth. I feel like I didn't get the credit I deserve. That's in the past and I've moved forward. I'm just trying to do something better with my life. I just want to jump on an NFL team and make that team feel great about having me.

"Whoever drafts me they're going to get what they want out of me. I'm going to give it my all and play my hardest. I have a real strong passion for the game. I love football. I'm just ready to get on the field again."

Hmm, i tried to tell someone on this board that espn and nfl network had said something about dez, but he said no way. I guess he still doesnt believe what he sees in black and white. Good post DC as usual. Did u get to see the charles haley segment yet that he did on dfw sports beat last night DC?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Bryant denied that allegation.

"I've never been late to a game or a practice," said Bryant, who caught 87 passes for 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns two seasons ago with two punt returns for scores. "My freshman year, I've been late for a meeting. But as my career got going at Oklahoma State, I overcame a lot. Everything is positive now."

This is a very easy verifiable fact. If he is lying here it will become very clear very soon. If its not then I think that people need to take a step back and reevaluate this kid.

I told Bob yesterday that this kid grew up with a crackdealing cracksmoker for a mother. He should get a medal for coming as far as he has.

 

[dcfanatic]

Hmm, i tried to tell someone on this board that espn and nfl network had said something about dez, but he said no way. I guess he still doesnt believe what he sees in black and white. Good post DC as usual. Did u get to see the charles haley segment yet that he did on dfw sports beat last night DC?

Yeah. I got that Haley interview.

Putting it up in a little while.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Hmm, i tried to tell someone on this board that espn and nfl network had said something about dez, but he said no way. I guess he still doesnt believe what he sees in black and white. Good post DC as usual. Did u get to see the charles haley segment yet that he did on dfw sports beat last night DC?

Black and white? Give me a break. Whats black and white is what Bryant just said. Not McShay or some other draft 'expert' reading that he was once suspended for being late for meetings on some random scouting report and making it something its not.

Are you saying that Bryant is lying?

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Fox: "I did not rob that henhouse. It was all rumors. Believe me, I am perfectly innocent. It's all positive from here."

 

[Four]

do not want.

 

[cowboyjoe]

Black and white? Give me a break. Whats black and white is what Bryant just said. Not McShay or some other draft 'expert' reading that he was once suspended for being late for meetings on some random scouting report and making it something its not.

Are you saying that Bryant is lying?

thats not what i was saying, I told another person, not you fuzzy, that espn and nfl network had said something along those lines about dez. This person said, there was no where this was said from espn or nfl network.

So, I was just showing that it was said by espn and some by nfl network. I am not accusing anyone of lying, but saying that espn did say that..

 

[Hoofbite]

Fox: "I did not rob that henhouse. It was all rumors. Believe me, I am perfectly innocent. It's all positive from here."

 

[MTCowboys88]

This is a very easy verifiable fact. If he is lying here it will become very clear very soon. If its not then I think that people need to take a step back and reevaluate this kid.

I told Bob yesterday that this kid grew up with a crackdealing cracksmoker for a mother. He should get a medal for coming as far as he has.

You're exactly right, Fuzzy. Alot of people don't know what this kid went through. Everyone needs to read that last sentence he said about loving football - it showed every time he got on the field. That's Dez. Not the other junk.

I'm not saying he was a complete choirboy, but alot of his stuff is getting way overblown due to the Deion thing. They're desperately searching for warts. I think he's one of the best college WR's I've ever seen in person. Watched him play for the 2 years he was here, and he was always the best player on the field.

 

[cboyd]

Hmm, i tried to tell someone on this board that espn and nfl network had said something about dez, but he said no way. I guess he still doesnt believe what he sees in black and white. Good post DC as usual. Did u get to see the charles haley segment yet that he did on dfw sports beat last night DC?

Its been reported as rumors not facts. There are several people who work for espn and nfl network so one person could say one thing and then another person says another thing. Todd McShay said that there was rumors going around (pertaining to his character) that Dez needs to answer, not as if they were actually facts. What Dez has been saying is what I have said and what all of Oklahoma State fans have been saying. Some questions can be answered on his pro-day. So its really a wait and see. People can choose to believe these rumors or not.

 

[lkelly]

This interview just screams trouble in my opinion. When a guy tells you over and over that he's not bad and that he's continually the victim of bad press, it usually means he refuses to admit that there are problems and he won't change. I also get a kick out of him saying that "I never did anything wrong" only to later say that "I manned up for what I did wrong." He also feels like he didn't get enough credit for telling the truth after being caught in a lie. Really? They aren't giving out medals for that? Great if the kid overcame a bad home life but his attitude and apparent refusal to take real responsibility for bad decisions is an instant red flag. I'd be shocked if the current Dallas personnel evaluation scheme gives this kid a first round grade. Looks like a future Raider, Bengal, or Buc to me.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Fox: "I did not rob that henhouse. It was all rumors. Believe me, I am perfectly innocent. It's all positive from here."

Again this is easily verifiable.

Mike Gundy never suspended him after his freshman year so essentially you are saying that he gave Bryant a pass even though he gave his all american CB a suspension and later a ban for being late to a game. This is exactly the type of thing that Bryant is being accused of.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

This interview just screams trouble in my opinion. When a guy tells you over and over that he's not bad and that he's continually the victim of bad press, it usually means he refuses to admit that there are problems and he won't change. I also get a kick out of him saying that "I never did anything wrong" only to later say that "I manned up for what I did wrong." He also feels like he didn't get enough credit for telling the truth after being caught in a lie. Really? They aren't giving out medals for that? Great if the kid overcame a bad home life but his attitude and apparent refusal to take real responsibility for bad decisions is an instant red flag. I'd be shocked if the current Dallas personnel evaluation scheme gives this kid a first round grade. Looks like a future Raider, Bengal, or Buc to me.

If you are being wrongly accused what do you do?

Only a fool sits there and stands by when they are being wrongfully accused.

If the worst thing he did was lie to the NCAA because they won't let him talk to certain people who cares. NCAA rules are selfserving nonsense.

 

[cboyd]

This interview just screams trouble in my opinion. When a guy tells you over and over that he's not bad and that he's continually the victim of bad press, it usually means he refuses to admit that there are problems and he won't change. I also get a kick out of him saying that "I never did anything wrong" only to later say that "I manned up for what I did wrong." He also feels like he didn't get enough credit for telling the truth after being caught in a lie. Really? They aren't giving out medals for that? Great if the kid overcame a bad home life but his attitude and apparent refusal to take real responsibility for bad decisions is an instant red flag. I'd be shocked if the current Dallas personnel evaluation scheme gives this kid a first round grade. Looks like a future Raider, Bengal, or Buc to me.

He already admitted that he lied to the NCAA and was wrong doing so. So if there are other things floating around (false information) and he knows that did not do any of them you expect him to say "Oh yeah I did that" when he fully knows that he did none of those things? If I was accused of doing something wrong I would deffinatly tell everyone that I did not do any of that.

 

[Doomsday101]

If you are being wrongly accused what do you do?

Only a fool sits there and stands by when they are being wrongfully accused.

I agree. Until the incident that took place this past season with Deion meeting Bryant I had not heard any negatives about Dez Bryant now all of a sudden rumors are coming out of the wood work.

It is hard to defend yourself from an unknown accuser.

I will say that any team including the Cowboys who may want to draft this kid there are enough red flags where you really need to do your home work on him and talk with people like Mike Gundy. I know Jerry has several connections at OSU so if the Cowboys look to get Bryant they should be able to get the info they need on him

 

[cowboyjoe]

This interview just screams trouble in my opinion. When a guy tells you over and over that he's not bad and that he's continually the victim of bad press, it usually means he refuses to admit that there are problems and he won't change. I also get a kick out of him saying that "I never did anything wrong" only to later say that "I manned up for what I did wrong." He also feels like he didn't get enough credit for telling the truth after being caught in a lie. Really? They aren't giving out medals for that? Great if the kid overcame a bad home life but his attitude and apparent refusal to take real responsibility for bad decisions is an instant red flag. I'd be shocked if the current Dallas personnel evaluation scheme gives this kid a first round grade. Looks like a future Raider, Bengal, or Buc to me.

Bingo,thats why you have the scouts, the interviews and you do your homework. Very good insight, on--I also get a kick out of him saying that "I never did anything wrong" only to later say that "I manned up for what I did wrong."
Great if the kid overcame a bad home life but his attitude and apparent refusal to take real responsibility for bad decisions is an instant red flag.

thats why when you have red flags you go back and look at the player, interview that player

no one is ever perfect, we all make mistakes, its when we man up to our mistakes and want to change, I think maybe when Dez said, I manned up for what I did wrong, he is growing up some. Thats what I have said all along, he has to grow up.

Just like Martellus Bennett has to grow up and be serious about football. Just like last year, Cb Jenkins got serious about football after his rookie season and you saw the results. i have said this over and over, sometimes players have to take football seriously and grow up.

You have to be challenged in life sometimes, and its how you face up to those things, is what you will make out of your life.

Heres hoping to Dez making something out of his life, and turning a rough life into a good future, with whatever team he winds up with. I think we all as persons want the guy that had a rough life to turn it around and make something of himself.

 

[cowboyjoe]

I agree. Until the incident that took place this past season with Deion meeting Bryant I had not heard any negatives about Dez Bryant now all of a sudden rumors are coming out of the wood work.

It is hard to defend yourself from an unknown accuser.

I will say that any team including the Cowboys who may want to draft this kid there are enough red flags where you really need to do your home work on him and talk with people like Mike Gundy. I know Jerry has several connections at OSU so if the Cowboys look to get Bryant they should be able to get the info they need on him

Exactly, thats why the cowboys are having dez in for another interview. I think it also shows how well our scouting department is. So, our scouting department saw this coming when the put the draft board together over several months ago.


I said over several months ago and several of u told me i was wrong, but I said dez would fall. I think our scouting dept saw this coming, had insight with the oklahoma st staff and like i mentioned, the first 3 players the cowboys interviewed for the draft were trent williams, jason fox and Dez.

the cowboys had to know something because they pick 27th.

Just like randy moss fell some due to his issues, i think dez will fall some too.

 

[MTCowboys88]

This interview just screams trouble in my opinion. When a guy tells you over and over that he's not bad and that he's continually the victim of bad press, it usually means he refuses to admit that there are problems and he won't change. I also get a kick out of him saying that "I never did anything wrong" only to later say that "I manned up for what I did wrong." He also feels like he didn't get enough credit for telling the truth after being caught in a lie. Really? They aren't giving out medals for that? Great if the kid overcame a bad home life but his attitude and apparent refusal to take real responsibility for bad decisions is an instant red flag. I'd be shocked if the current Dallas personnel evaluation scheme gives this kid a first round grade. Looks like a future Raider, Bengal, or Buc to me.

His first quote about never doing anything wrong was immediately followed by "I never committed a crime." He was referring to committing an actual crime, which he didn't. His wording was just bad.

His second statement saying what he did wrong was referring to lying to the NCAA. He didn't contradict himself. He got scared and lied because he wasn't sure if he committed an NCAA violation. he took responsibility for this repeatedly. But what he's saying is that he's being butchered in the media for things he's never done - being late.etc.

What's he supposed to do? Agree with all of it, even though he's saying it's completely bogus? According to you, If you're accused of something you know isn't true you're supposed to man up and admit it is?

The problem here is an image issue. He lied once, and now many, including the media, thinks he's an habitual liar. Not a good problem to have.

 

[masomenos]

One NFL Scouts take on Bryant, after the combine...

"He seemed like a good guy to us," said one NFL scout, who was present when his team interviewed Bryant at the combine. "But the background overall, you really have to examine. It's scary. The family situation was a disaster. The academic background is highly questionable. If you were going to draft him, you would really have to do due diligence. This was critical for him to be here, to shake hands and meet people. He needed to sell himself. The football part? Tremendous ability. Tops in all areas as a receiver."

The scout was asked, all things considered, if he thinks Bryant will remain a top-10 pick?

"Yes," he answered. "But the team that drafts him has to be smart. They must realize he needs to be monitored. Like I said, he comes from a scary situation."

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