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Indianapolis Colts’ goal: Make sure Dez Bryant ‘doesn’t wreck the game’
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Published: December 19, 2014 3:01 pm
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Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
IRVING — While in London, Dez Bryant told Michael Irvin he was about to have a huge second-half to the season. Since delivering that statement, the Cowboys are 4-1, and Bryant has played a significant role.
Over the last five games, the Cowboys receiver has 29 receptions for 513 yards and seven touchdowns. No player has more receiving touchdowns during that span.
“We obviously are seeing the just outstanding contributions he’s making to our success,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Friday on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM]. “He’s not only making great plays, he’s making them at the absolute most indispensable time to make them, just right on time, and winning games with those plays.
“Now, that’s how you draw it up, and that’s how you take a great talent and make it do what everybody is supposed to be doing, and that is the team, trying for the championship.
“Yeah, I think we’re seeing more of that. I will say this, when he’s away from the ball, you’re seeing him run better routes, you’re seeing him do some better things. He had a little drop-off a couple games back, I’m talking about his blocking, I’m talking about his discipline on routes away from the ball.”
Jones then acknowledged that Bryant has refocused himself with the help of Cowboys receivers coach Derek Dooley. Jones said Bryant is doing a better job “understanding what veteran players do, that their part away from the ball is critical to the success around the ball.”
On Sunday, Bryant could see a lot of Colts cornerback Vontae Davis, one of the game’s best at his position. However, Davis is listed as questionable with a groin injury.
“He’s the ultimate competitor,” Davis said. “There’s not too many competitors around the league like Dez Bryant. He’s just one of those guys who hates losing, myself as well, so it should be fun.”
“He’s a nightmare,” Colts coach Chuck Pagano said of Bryant. “He’s one of the most competitive guys that we’ve seen. He’s a great talent. He’s a great player. He’s a combination of size, athleticism and speed. But his competitive nature and his drive and his passion for the game and for his team and for winning is second to none.
“The guy’s a monster. … It’s going to take all hands on deck to just try to contain him and make sure that he doesn’t wreck the game.”
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Perfect road record and 3-4 home record 'confusing' to Cowboys' Travis Frederick: 'It feels the same'
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Jon Machota Email jmachota@***BANNED-URL***
Published: December 19, 2014 3:01 pm
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Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
IRVING — While in London, Dez Bryant told Michael Irvin he was about to have a huge second-half to the season. Since delivering that statement, the Cowboys are 4-1, and Bryant has played a significant role.
Over the last five games, the Cowboys receiver has 29 receptions for 513 yards and seven touchdowns. No player has more receiving touchdowns during that span.
“We obviously are seeing the just outstanding contributions he’s making to our success,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Friday on 105.3 The Fan [KRLD-FM]. “He’s not only making great plays, he’s making them at the absolute most indispensable time to make them, just right on time, and winning games with those plays.
“Now, that’s how you draw it up, and that’s how you take a great talent and make it do what everybody is supposed to be doing, and that is the team, trying for the championship.
“Yeah, I think we’re seeing more of that. I will say this, when he’s away from the ball, you’re seeing him run better routes, you’re seeing him do some better things. He had a little drop-off a couple games back, I’m talking about his blocking, I’m talking about his discipline on routes away from the ball.”
Jones then acknowledged that Bryant has refocused himself with the help of Cowboys receivers coach Derek Dooley. Jones said Bryant is doing a better job “understanding what veteran players do, that their part away from the ball is critical to the success around the ball.”
On Sunday, Bryant could see a lot of Colts cornerback Vontae Davis, one of the game’s best at his position. However, Davis is listed as questionable with a groin injury.
“He’s the ultimate competitor,” Davis said. “There’s not too many competitors around the league like Dez Bryant. He’s just one of those guys who hates losing, myself as well, so it should be fun.”
“He’s a nightmare,” Colts coach Chuck Pagano said of Bryant. “He’s one of the most competitive guys that we’ve seen. He’s a great talent. He’s a great player. He’s a combination of size, athleticism and speed. But his competitive nature and his drive and his passion for the game and for his team and for winning is second to none.
“The guy’s a monster. … It’s going to take all hands on deck to just try to contain him and make sure that he doesn’t wreck the game.”
Follow Jon Machota on Twitter: @jonmachota
http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***...-bryant-doesnt-wreck-the-game-on-sunday.html/
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