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Tony on a few big topics from his recent appearance on the Ben & Skin show. Great perspective.
Why do you think Dez Bryant is not on a team right now?
Tony Hill: "Well, without question, Dez Bryant is a talent. I mean, this guy -- he's a real competitor. But I think the bottom line is -- his problem right now is the mentality that comes with being associated with Dez Bryant. He gets upset and frustrated on the sideline, he comes and has tantrums on the sideline. It's infectious, it hurts the ball club and I think that's where the Cowboys were. ... They've got a lot of young guys coming up and they had to determine what's more important? Bringing up a team of youngsters and teaching them the right thing? Or having a leader who doesn't lead by example? As a result, I think teams are shying away for that simple reason."
Should Cowboy fans be concerned that the receivers were getting dominated by the DBs during OTAs?
Tony Hill: "Not in this particular case. You've got a lot of guys on the defensive end and in the secondary who've had extensive playing time. They've been together, they understand the philosophy that they've got to perform under. There's a bunch of new receivers coming in trying to understand the system and more importantly they're just working on timing. It's one thing to go out there and try to beat a guy and it's another thing to beat a guy with timing. They want to understand what's going on and I'm sure the coaching staff is fine with that. ... I think they're going to be OK. They've got a couple wide receivers who have good speed and good moves and Dak Prescott is looking for his go-to group as opposed to a go-to guy. That's what's most important right now."
Did Dak Prescott's regression in Year 2 surprise you?
Tony Hill: "When you look at Dak and how he's performed -- he's a guy who was really efficient his first year. Last year he was asked to do a bit more. With an injured O-line and without your star running back and without your wide receiver who was injured all year long -- Cole Beasley didn't have his best year this particular year -- he didn't have all the tools to be successful. He had all the tools to manage the team but not all the tools to be successful. ... I think having Ezekiel Elliott in the backfield is a big difference no if's, and's or but's about it. I think you'll see an improved Dak this year coming up."
Why do you think Dez Bryant is not on a team right now?
Tony Hill: "Well, without question, Dez Bryant is a talent. I mean, this guy -- he's a real competitor. But I think the bottom line is -- his problem right now is the mentality that comes with being associated with Dez Bryant. He gets upset and frustrated on the sideline, he comes and has tantrums on the sideline. It's infectious, it hurts the ball club and I think that's where the Cowboys were. ... They've got a lot of young guys coming up and they had to determine what's more important? Bringing up a team of youngsters and teaching them the right thing? Or having a leader who doesn't lead by example? As a result, I think teams are shying away for that simple reason."
Should Cowboy fans be concerned that the receivers were getting dominated by the DBs during OTAs?
Tony Hill: "Not in this particular case. You've got a lot of guys on the defensive end and in the secondary who've had extensive playing time. They've been together, they understand the philosophy that they've got to perform under. There's a bunch of new receivers coming in trying to understand the system and more importantly they're just working on timing. It's one thing to go out there and try to beat a guy and it's another thing to beat a guy with timing. They want to understand what's going on and I'm sure the coaching staff is fine with that. ... I think they're going to be OK. They've got a couple wide receivers who have good speed and good moves and Dak Prescott is looking for his go-to group as opposed to a go-to guy. That's what's most important right now."
Did Dak Prescott's regression in Year 2 surprise you?
Tony Hill: "When you look at Dak and how he's performed -- he's a guy who was really efficient his first year. Last year he was asked to do a bit more. With an injured O-line and without your star running back and without your wide receiver who was injured all year long -- Cole Beasley didn't have his best year this particular year -- he didn't have all the tools to be successful. He had all the tools to manage the team but not all the tools to be successful. ... I think having Ezekiel Elliott in the backfield is a big difference no if's, and's or but's about it. I think you'll see an improved Dak this year coming up."
