ESPN: Sources: WR Dez Bryant to visit Cowboys

[Big Dakota]

He's not going to be getting any crazy money at 27. Chump change money for jones. So that's no problem.

Ya, it's not huge money. Last year the Colts gave Donald Brown 11 million over 5 years at pick #27.

 

[RS12]

What about the rumors that he needs a full time baby sitter and cant read? If true those are major problems, no?

 

[Doomsday101]

What about the rumors that he needs a full time baby sitter and cant read? If true those are major problems, no?

That is why you bring them in and talk with the player and work them out. You try and get as much 1st hand knowledge about a player that you can. Thing with rumors they are not always accurate so you look into it as much as you can

 

[Doctor32]

Not another idiot Bryant WR...

how is he an idiot?

 

[Doctor32]

What about the rumors that he needs a full time baby sitter and cant read? If true those are major problems, no?

key word rumors

 

[Chocolate Lab]

how is he an idiot?

Just reports of general laziness and showing up to practice drunk.

I know, I know, we don't know that for sure. But funny how other prospects don't have the same things being said about them.

Associating with Deion is stupid enough for me.

 

[Big Dakota]

Bryant comes with a caveat emptor tag

By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports Feb 28, 10:42 am EST


INDIANAPOLIS – Former Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant is emerging as the favorite for the most dubious title in the NFL draft.
Biggest risk.

Three sources with direct knowledge of Bryant from his days in college, where he missed the final 10 games last season because of lying to NCAA investigators, said Bryant’s antics were “consistently irresponsible.”
Bryant is expected to be a first-round pick in April. Some draftniks have predicted that he will go in the top 10, although the consensus appears to be the top 15. Whoever takes him does so at their own peril.
“I wouldn’t draft that kid unless I had someone to wake him up in the morning to get to meetings, someone to wake him up for practice and someone to wake him up for games,” one source said.
A second source said Bryant’s reputation was earned because he was consistently late to team activities. That included showing up late for games.
“We’re not just talking about being a little late for warmups, but like being late for the actual game,” a source said with a chuckle. “When you start to hear some of the stories of there, you go, ‘He did what?’ ”
Bryant recently defended himself against questions about his past by claiming he is a “great person” in an interview with NFL Network. While that may be a stretch, his episodes of irresponsible behavior aren’t considered malicious.
“Dez isn’t evil, he’s not trying to hurt anybody. He’s just goofy,” another source said. “But it does make you think, ‘If he’s like this in college, what’s it going to be like when he gets paid?’ ”
The NCAA investigation of Bryant initially revolved around illicit benefits Bryant received while in college. Among the items the NCAA examined were cell phones Bryant had for himself and his girlfriend that were being paid for by another party, although Bryant claimed he paid cash to the other person.
The investigation eventually led to a 10-game ban by Oklahoma State when Bryant lied to NCAA investigators about his interactions with former NFL star and current NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders.
Jason Cole is a national NFL writer for Yahoo! Sports. Send Jason a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

I like Bryant. I'll be surprised, to say the least, if he's a Cowboy.

 

[Chief]

Bryant comes with a caveat emptor tag

By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports Feb 28, 10:42 am EST


INDIANAPOLIS – Former Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant is emerging as the favorite for the most dubious title in the NFL draft.
Biggest risk.

Three sources with direct knowledge of Bryant from his days in college, where he missed the final 10 games last season because of lying to NCAA investigators, said Bryant’s antics were “consistently irresponsible.”
Bryant is expected to be a first-round pick in April. Some draftniks have predicted that he will go in the top 10, although the consensus appears to be the top 15. Whoever takes him does so at their own peril.
“I wouldn’t draft that kid unless I had someone to wake him up in the morning to get to meetings, someone to wake him up for practice and someone to wake him up for games,” one source said.
A second source said Bryant’s reputation was earned because he was consistently late to team activities. That included showing up late for games.
“We’re not just talking about being a little late for warmups, but like being late for the actual game,” a source said with a chuckle. “When you start to hear some of the stories of there, you go, ‘He did what?’ ”
Bryant recently defended himself against questions about his past by claiming he is a “great person” in an interview with NFL Network. While that may be a stretch, his episodes of irresponsible behavior aren’t considered malicious.
“Dez isn’t evil, he’s not trying to hurt anybody. He’s just goofy,” another source said. “But it does make you think, ‘If he’s like this in college, what’s it going to be like when he gets paid?’ ”
The NCAA investigation of Bryant initially revolved around illicit benefits Bryant received while in college. Among the items the NCAA examined were cell phones Bryant had for himself and his girlfriend that were being paid for by another party, although Bryant claimed he paid cash to the other person.
The investigation eventually led to a 10-game ban by Oklahoma State when Bryant lied to NCAA investigators about his interactions with former NFL star and current NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders.
Jason Cole is a national NFL writer for Yahoo! Sports. Send Jason a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast.

If that's true, then I would take him off the board.

But that's just me.

 

[CATCH17]

We won't draft him. There is better value elsewhere in the draft at that position.

 

[Sasquatch]

Due diligence and posturing for leverage in a possible trade down. I don't think he'll make it to 27, though, but who knows. He certainly doesn't fit the profile of players we have been drafting lately who all seem to be relatively good citizens who are passionate about the game.

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

Bryant comes with a caveat emptor tag

By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports Feb 28, 10:42 am EST


INDIANAPOLIS – Former Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant is emerging as the favorite for the most dubious title in the NFL draft.
Biggest risk.

Three sources with direct knowledge of Bryant from his days in college, where he missed the final 10 games last season because of lying to NCAA investigators, said Bryant’s antics were “consistently irresponsible.”
Bryant is expected to be a first-round pick in April. Some draftniks have predicted that he will go in the top 10, although the consensus appears to be the top 15. Whoever takes him does so at their own peril.
“I wouldn’t draft that kid unless I had someone to wake him up in the morning to get to meetings, someone to wake him up for practice and someone to wake him up for games,” one source said.
A second source said Bryant’s reputation was earned because he was consistently late to team activities. That included showing up late for games.
“We’re not just talking about being a little late for warmups, but like being late for the actual game,” a source said with a chuckle. “When you start to hear some of the stories of there, you go, ‘He did what?’ ”
Bryant recently defended himself against questions about his past by claiming he is a “great person” in an interview with NFL Network. While that may be a stretch, his episodes of irresponsible behavior aren’t considered malicious.
“Dez isn’t evil, he’s not trying to hurt anybody. He’s just goofy,” another source said. “But it does make you think, ‘If he’s like this in college, what’s it going to be like when he gets paid?’ ”
The NCAA investigation of Bryant initially revolved around illicit benefits Bryant received while in college. Among the items the NCAA examined were cell phones Bryant had for himself and his girlfriend that were being paid for by another party, although Bryant claimed he paid cash to the other person.
The investigation eventually led to a 10-game ban by Oklahoma State when Bryant lied to NCAA investigators about his interactions with former NFL star and current NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders.
Jason Cole is a national NFL writer for Yahoo! Sports. Send Jason a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast.

If this is true, then let's learn from the MartyB fiasco that we should not draft players high who can't maximize their potential because htey need babysitting. If Bryant is as lazy as advertised, I'd place a 4th round grade for him, but only if i think he cen return kicks on special teams. If not, then I don't take a chance on him until I'm in the 6th round, and won't feel bad if some other iiot-GM took him higher.

 

[Thick 'N Hearty]

I seem to remember Jerry having an opportunity to draft a WR in the 90s who had character issues ... Randy Moss. Although he never publicly has come out and said he regrets not taking Moss, it's one of those "do-overs" Jones would like to have, IMO.

Don't read to much into what I said. I'm not saying Bryant is anywhere close to a Moss right now, but he has huge upside to being a dominant receiver. If he's there at 27 (which I doubt he will be), I would take him. If he drops to 20, I would strongly consider trading up.

 

[windward]

I am certain Deion Sanders has already vouched for him with Jerry Jones and assured him, that like Pacman Jones, Bryant is straight.

If you can't trust Deion Sanders then who can you trust?

 

[Stash]

Disagree. I don't think they'd expect a 1st round receiver to come in and contribute immediately. That lets you give Roy one more season and if it doesn't work, you have an excellent receiver prospect hopefully at a point where he's ready to step in.

It's probably better than taking a guard in the first round if who they want isn't there and there aren't many other holes on the team that we *absolutely must* spend a 1st round pick on.

Agree with you.

I don't think this decision has anything to do with Williams' fate.

I think Roy Williams gets another year before the team makes any long-term decision on him.

Possibly drafting Bryant would be a matter of taking who you consider to be the best player available.

If Roy Williams turns it around, you have an ambarrassment of riches at the position.

If he doesn't, you can get rid of him knowing that you've got a young talent with a season's worth of experience to replace him.

 

[MONT17]

You have a QB with excellent mobility, more effective throwing on the run, and has the quickest release since Marino and some of you Eskimos want jerry to draft a Guard round 1!


If the WR is there I hope they take him!

 

[Section446]

If we landed Dez Bryant I'd literally run through the streets naked with joy.

 

[Stash]

Due diligence and posturing for leverage in a possible trade down. I don't think he'll make it to 27, though, but who knows. He certainly doesn't fit the profile of players we have been drafting lately who all seem to be relatively good citizens who are passionate about the game.

Very good points.

This could simply be the Cowboys posturing in an effort to capitalize in a trade if Bryant does fall to #27 with someone looking to move up from round 2 to get him.

The more I look at it, the more I think that if a top tackle, guard (Iupati), or center (Pouncey) isn't there at #27, the Cowboys will trade down to a team looking for one of the QB's, or, in this case, a falling Dez Bryant.

 

[InmanRoshi]

Bryant comes with a caveat emptor tag

By Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports Feb 28, 10:42 am EST


INDIANAPOLIS – Former Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant is emerging as the favorite for the most dubious title in the NFL draft.
Biggest risk.

Three sources with direct knowledge of Bryant from his days in college, where he missed the final 10 games last season because of lying to NCAA investigators, said Bryant’s antics were “consistently irresponsible.”
Bryant is expected to be a first-round pick in April. Some draftniks have predicted that he will go in the top 10, although the consensus appears to be the top 15. Whoever takes him does so at their own peril.
“I wouldn’t draft that kid unless I had someone to wake him up in the morning to get to meetings, someone to wake him up for practice and someone to wake him up for games,” one source said.
A second source said Bryant’s reputation was earned because he was consistently late to team activities. That included showing up late for games.
“We’re not just talking about being a little late for warmups, but like being late for the actual game,” a source said with a chuckle. “When you start to hear some of the stories of there, you go, ‘He did what?’ ”
Bryant recently defended himself against questions about his past by claiming he is a “great person” in an interview with NFL Network. While that may be a stretch, his episodes of irresponsible behavior aren’t considered malicious.
“Dez isn’t evil, he’s not trying to hurt anybody. He’s just goofy,” another source said. “But it does make you think, ‘If he’s like this in college, what’s it going to be like when he gets paid?’ ”
The NCAA investigation of Bryant initially revolved around illicit benefits Bryant received while in college. Among the items the NCAA examined were cell phones Bryant had for himself and his girlfriend that were being paid for by another party, although Bryant claimed he paid cash to the other person.
The investigation eventually led to a 10-game ban by Oklahoma State when Bryant lied to NCAA investigators about his interactions with former NFL star and current NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders.
Jason Cole is a national NFL writer for Yahoo! Sports. Send Jason a question or comment for potential use in a future column or webcast.

You mean he has the same rare "sleeping disorder" Terrell Owens had? What are the odds?

Anyways, no way Bryant is capable of starting as a rookie. He's only played 2 years of college ball.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Should the Cowboys draft a wide receiver?

March, 18, 2010 Mar 18
11:06
AM CT


By Calvin Watkins



The headline is a little misleading. Sorry about that. The question is: Should the Cowboys draft a wide receiver in the first round?

Dez Bryant is going to visit Valley Ranch on April 1.

This could mean several things:

1. His stock is dropping so much that the Cowboys believe he can get picked up in the lower half of the first round.
2. They talk to every prospective pick.
3. It means nothing.

The answer to this of course is that Bryant won't be around when it's time for Dallas to pick if he's available at 27. Drafting a safety or an offensive lineman should be the priority here.

Jerry Jones has always said drafting a wideout in the first round costs too much money for too little return, espeically in the early years of the contract. Now you can say there are countless of receivers drafted in the first round who have gained success quickly.

And you would be right in saying that. However, that's how the Cowboys owner is thinking at this stage. So, it makes no sense to draft a wide receiver in the first round. There are other needs the Cowboys need to address.

Bucky Brooks, a former NFL scout, as the Cowboys taking a safety in the first round on NFL.com.