PFT: Dez Bryant says he cares about racial injustice **news-merged**

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Dez Bryant expressed frustration Thursday at the criticism he’s received for choosing to stand for the national anthem and stating his reasons for doing so. He said on Twitter and again in a locker room media interview that he wants to be a positive role model and “pray it catch like a wildfire.” “My whole [more]http://youwillnotrackme2.net/b.gif?host=profootballtalk.nbcsports.com&blog=&post=2471834&subd=nbcprofootballtalk&ref=&feed=1

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Dez: 'Crazy' that people think I don't care

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FRISCO, Texas – Only in the 24-hour news cycle and only on the world’s most visible football team could this have happened.

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While Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant hasn't been as outspoken as other NFL players about social issues, the three-time Pro Bowler told reporters that doesn't reflect apathy on his part toward those causes.

Bryant said Thursday he prefers to "lead by example" but doesn't begrudge players who choose to protest in different ways, per ESPN.com's Todd Archer:

"They are free to do what they want. Hell no, I'm not (criticizing) none of that. Their beliefs are their beliefs. And I'm not saying that it's wrong because they are feeling a certain way. They are supposed to. I'm just saying, I want to lead by example by doing positive. I'm not saying what they are doing is wrong. I just have my ways of going about things."



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Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant doesn’t have this thing called life down cold. He will be the first to tell you that. He is a product of his environment. And … Click to Continue »

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[TonyS]

I like Dez.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Suspension for dez incoming?

Lol wouldn't surprise me with Goodell

 

[Idgit]

I like Dez.

I really do, too. I can't for the life of me figure out how it got decided that he should be a lightening rod. All he does is work hard and try to be a good dude, for the most part.

 

[haleyrules]

Jim Brown=Dez Bryant.

 

[Tabascocat]

Jim Brown=Dez Bryant.

Brown = Bryant = Barkley

 

[TonyS]

I really do, too. I can't for the life of me figure out how it got decided that he should be a lightening rod. All he does is work hard and try to be a good dude, for the most part.

True, he has really stayed out of the news for all the wrong reasons for the last couple years and seems to have matured into a team leader by example rather than by complaining on the sideline.

 

[JackOfNoTrades]

Well said Dez

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Media's been picking on Dez ever since he;s been drafted. they should leave him alone. They are nothing but bullys.

 

[BobGriffin3]

Who is the media picking on Dez? I don't know where this whole thing even comes from. I spend alot of time reading on the net because of my job and I do love fantasy football. I haven't seen anyone picking on Dez, dude might just have to be a monster the first 6 weeks with Zeke out. I will be targeting him hard in my fantasy drafts if the price/round is right.