One Rolando McClain issue could be the media

[jday]

...the media.

Remember T.O. Granted, T.O. did bring a lot of the scrutiny on himself..but not nearly as much as the media actually gave him. Right now, beyond the obvious concerns about his mental and physical state I am truly concerned how the local and national (namely ESPN) media is going to react, overreact and/or misconstrue his actions. Can you imagine? He has to be on his absolute best behavior or he and Dallas alike will get destroyed. Him for whatever he does that can be made headline worthy and Dallas for not releasing him for something stupid or trivial.

Thoughts?

 

[speedkilz88]

I think Dez is a better comparison.

 

[DogFace]

I think Dez is a better comparison.

Please. Dez cannot be brought up.

 

[Risen Star]

...the media.

Remember T.O. Granted, T.O. did bring a lot of the scrutiny on himself..but not nearly as much as the media actually gave him. Right now, beyond the obvious concerns about his mental and physical state I am truly concerned how the local and national (namely ESPN) media is going to react, overreact and/or misconstrue his actions. Can you imagine? He has to be on his absolute best behavior or he and Dallas alike will get destroyed. Him for whatever he does that can be made headline worthy and Dallas for not releasing him for something stupid or trivial.

Thoughts?

I shudder at the thought of the biting commentary that could come from this.

 

[speedkilz88]

What if the Raiders drafted Dez instead?


Pick Analysis: The Cowboys halt Dez Bryant's free fall by nabbing him with the 24th selection. Though Bryant has been roundly labeled as a potential character risk, his exceptional talent is undeniable and he gives the Cowboys an all-star caliber pass catcher. With Roy Williams under performing, Bryant could become a key contributor early in his rookie season.

1. OVERVIEW
2. ANALYSIS
3. WATCH

OVERVIEW
Bryant is an extremely talented receiver that has legitimate downfield speed as well as the ability to adjust to off-target throws. He missed the final 10 games of 2009 for lying to an NCAA investigator and his ability to control and handle the off-field issues that could come up have to be in question. He is extremely competitive to the ball when he is the target but sometimes shows a lackadaisical attitude when on the back side of plays or when asked to block. He needs to be more precise on his route running and not round off his breaks on the hard cuts. He could easily be the first receiver taken off the board if he can impress the personnel people in interviews.

STRENGTHS
Bryant has a really impressive combination of size and speed. Possesses the quickness and agility necessary to consistently gain separation as a route runner. Very good ball skills, catches the ball softly away from his body and is outstanding at high-pointing the jumpball and really fights for the football. Runs angry after the catch and is a load to bring down in the open field.
WEAKNESSES
There are some questions surrounding Bryant’s maturity level. Does not always show a high level of effort away from the ball. Was able to get open with pure athleticism in college but needs to run more precise routes at the next level.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2011/profiles/dez-bryant?id=497278

Rnd.Pick #NFL teamPlayerPos.CollegeConf.Notes
11St. Louis RamsSam Bradford QBOklahomaBig 12
12Detroit LionsNdamukong Suh† DTNebraskaBig 12
13Tampa Bay BuccaneersGerald McCoy† DTOklahomaBig 12
14Washington CommandersTrent Williams† OTOklahomaBig 12
15Kansas City ChiefsEric Berry† STennesseeSEC
16Seattle SeahawksRussell Okung† OTOklahoma StateBig 12
17Cleveland BrownsJoe Haden† CBFloridaSEC
18Oakland RaidersRolando McClain LBAlabamaSEC
19Buffalo BillsC. J. Spiller† RBClemsonACC
110Jacksonville JaguarsTyson Alualu DTCaliforniaPac-10
111San Francisco 49ersAnthony Davis OTRutgersBig Eastfrom Chicago via Denver[R1 - 1]
112San Diego ChargersRyan Mathews† RBFresno StateWACfrom Miami [R1 - 2]
113Philadelphia EaglesBrandon Graham DEMichiganBig Tenfrom San Francisco via Denver[R1 - 3]
114Seattle SeahawksEarl Thomas† STexasBig 12from Denver [R1 - 4]
115New York GiantsJason Pierre-Paul† DESouth FloridaBig East
116Tennessee TitansDerrick Morgan DEGeorgia TechACC
117San Francisco 49ersMike Iupati† GIdahoWACfrom Carolina [R1 - 5]
118Pittsburgh SteelersMaurkice Pouncey† CFloridaSEC
119Atlanta FalconsSean Weatherspoon LBMissouriBig 12
120Houston TexansKareem Jackson CBAlabamaSEC
121Cincinnati BengalsJermaine Gresham† TEOklahomaBig 12
122Denver BroncosDemaryius Thomas† WRGeorgia TechACCfrom New England [R1 - 6]
123Green Bay PackersBryan Bulaga OTIowaBig Ten
124Dallas CowboysDez Bryant† WROklahoma StateBig 12from Philadelphia via Denver and New England[R1 - 7]

 

[Toruk_Makto]

Could not be less concerned.

 

[Alexander]

He has already made the bed.

There should be no confusion here about his past. He has to handle it.

 

[Tabascocat]

He's now in Big D....his story/actions will be on the back page by the end of camp.

 

[Hoofbite]

Should he do anything stupid that is media-worthy he will be cut loose (or should be) and things will die off quick.

 

[Typhus]

Im more concerned with his ability to just make the team at this point, I will be concerned with the media later. Ive been trying to find any recent pics of Rolando but havent found any that could show us what kind of physical shape he is in currently.
Anyone have any they could share?

 

[Picksix]

...the media.

Remember T.O. Granted, T.O. did bring a lot of the scrutiny on himself..but not nearly as much as the media actually gave him. Right now, beyond the obvious concerns about his mental and physical state I am truly concerned how the local and national (namely ESPN) media is going to react, overreact and/or misconstrue his actions. Can you imagine? He has to be on his absolute best behavior or he and Dallas alike will get destroyed. Him for whatever he does that can be made headline worthy and Dallas for not releasing him for something stupid or trivial.

Thoughts?

TO was such a lightning rod, before he ever got here. McClain has made a few headlines, but I don't think he's at near the same level that TO was. If McClain does do something to screw up, it will most likely be on the same scale as when Pac Man was here. There will be some talk and some criticism, but I don't see it being too crazy.

 

[Bowltime26]

...the media.

Remember T.O. Granted, T.O. did bring a lot of the scrutiny on himself..but not nearly as much as the media actually gave him. Right now, beyond the obvious concerns about his mental and physical state I am truly concerned how the local and national (namely ESPN) media is going to react, overreact and/or misconstrue his actions. Can you imagine? He has to be on his absolute best behavior or he and Dallas alike will get destroyed. Him for whatever he does that can be made headline worthy and Dallas for not releasing him for something stupid or trivial.

Thoughts?

As long as we don't see this in the DMN then he has a chance to turn it around... Just be an asset, know your roll and win.

 

[waving monkey]

One small off the field indicator [possibly] is he hired a financial adviser right off the bat.
He has some grounding
Some will say," so what" but that shows me something..

 

[LittleD]

Please. Dez cannot be brought up.

You are right in one respect...Dez has matured and has taken a lead role in the development of all his receivers
as he calls them. Rolando and Dez both had horrible childhoods but if Rolando will listen and get in Dez's crew, he
will get in shape and become the player he should be. He's got to because this is most likely his last chance.

 

[jaybird]

TO was such a lightning rod, before he ever got here. McClain has made a few headlines, but I don't think he's at near the same level that TO was. If McClain does do something to screw up, it will most likely be on the same scale as when Pac Man was here. There will be some talk and some criticism, but I don't see it being too crazy.

He's flying way under the radar. Media will only notices if he's making plays

 

[BigStar]

One small off the field indicator [possibly] is he hired a financial adviser right off the bat.
He has some grounding
Some will say," so what" but that shows me something..

Take care of that for me:


Seriously though, that did seem like a major issue in the past and hope it assists in him stabilizing his life.

 

[Nation]

McClain is not among the top 20 Cowboys players that the media cares about

 

[Fredd]

@nation....until he is


I have no worries currently...let's see him in camp to see if he is motivated

 

[jobberone]

...the media.

Remember T.O. Granted, T.O. did bring a lot of the scrutiny on himself..but not nearly as much as the media actually gave him. Right now, beyond the obvious concerns about his mental and physical state I am truly concerned how the local and national (namely ESPN) media is going to react, overreact and/or misconstrue his actions. Can you imagine? He has to be on his absolute best behavior or he and Dallas alike will get destroyed. Him for whatever he does that can be made headline worthy and Dallas for not releasing him for something stupid or trivial.

Thoughts?

Hadn't thought about it but initially I agree; maybe a year or so. But all Cowboys are scrutinized more than other teams.

 

[Cowboy06]

...the media.

Remember T.O. Granted, T.O. did bring a lot of the scrutiny on himself..but not nearly as much as the media actually gave him. Right now, beyond the obvious concerns about his mental and physical state I am truly concerned how the local and national (namely ESPN) media is going to react, overreact and/or misconstrue his actions. Can you imagine? He has to be on his absolute best behavior or he and Dallas alike will get destroyed. Him for whatever he does that can be made headline worthy and Dallas for not releasing him for something stupid or trivial.

Thoughts?

This is a good post to have before training camp for a variety of reasons. I do think that if McClain is average the first few weeks that the media will die down some. If he's just not up to par, he will be cut and the media will die down. If he is playing lights out (seriously doubt this) the media will be on him and Dallas like white on rice. Essentially, this is a free look at a player that hasn't shown anything at the professional level in my opinion.

The question for me is can he play well enough to get back into football shape, make the roster, get his life under control and then come back next year and really show why he was a first round draft pick. Either way it works out, I wish the young man the best. The more I learn about his past and how he grew up, I marvel at him trying to admit his faults and taking the blame for his mistakes. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.