Official Dez Bryant (2 Viewers)

[dhockster]

Rotoworld:

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones believes it's "realistic" that the team will reach a long-term deal with franchise player Dez Bryant before the July 15 deadline.

However, Jones hinted the Cowboys may wait to see what kind of pacts Julio Jones, Demaryius Thomas and A.J. Green sign before committing long-term bucks to Bryant. Thomas is a fellow franchise player, while Jones and Green are going into the final years of their rookie contracts. The Falcons have called a Jones deal a priority, though the Bengals have hinted they'll franchise Green in 2016.

Source: David Helman on Twitter

Mar 24 - 5:16 PM

I think Dez will definitely get a long term deal after June 1st when the Cowboys probably cut Carr. That will free up about $8 million in cap space.

 

[massraider]

Rotoworld:

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones believes it's "realistic" that the team will reach a long-term deal with franchise player Dez Bryant before the July 15 deadline.

However, Jones hinted the Cowboys may wait to see what kind of pacts Julio Jones, Demaryius Thomas and A.J. Green sign before committing long-term bucks to Bryant. Thomas is a fellow franchise player, while Jones and Green are going into the final years of their rookie contracts. The Falcons have called a Jones deal a priority, though the Bengals have hinted they'll franchise Green in 2016.

Source: David Helman on Twitter

Mar 24 - 5:16 PM

I think Dez will definitely get a long term deal after June 1st when the Cowboys probably cut Carr. That will free up about $8 million in cap space.

Cap space has not been the issue. Any long term deal is going to have a 1st year number much lower than the franchise tag, which Dez is already under. February/March was the time to sign him long term, if that was going to happen.

Now, the market has been changed by Cobb and Maclin. After his comments, it sure seems like Dez is willing to play this season, take his chances, and cash in next year.

 

[dhockster]

Rotoworld:

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones believes it's "realistic" that the team will reach a long-term deal with franchise player Dez Bryant before the July 15 deadline.

However, Jones hinted the Cowboys may wait to see what kind of pacts Julio Jones, Demaryius Thomas and A.J. Green sign before committing long-term bucks to Bryant. Thomas is a fellow franchise player, while Jones and Green are going into the final years of their rookie contracts. The Falcons have called a Jones deal a priority, though the Bengals have hinted they'll franchise Green in 2016.

Source: David Helman on Twitter

Mar 24 - 5:16 PM

I think Dez will definitely get a long term deal after June 1st when the Cowboys probably cut Carr. That will free up about $8 million in cap space.

Cap space has not been the issue. Any long term deal is going to have a 1st year number much lower than the franchise tag, which Dez is already under. February/March was the time to sign him long term, if that was going to happen.

Now, the market has been changed by Cobb and Maclin. After his comments, it sure seems like Dez is willing to play this season, take his chances, and cash in next year.

You could be right. I didn't realize that his franchise tag amount was already included under the cap.

 

[Shutout]

Rotoworld:

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones believes it's "realistic" that the team will reach a long-term deal with franchise player Dez Bryant before the July 15 deadline.

However, Jones hinted the Cowboys may wait to see what kind of pacts Julio Jones, Demaryius Thomas and A.J. Green sign before committing long-term bucks to Bryant. Thomas is a fellow franchise player, while Jones and Green are going into the final years of their rookie contracts. The Falcons have called a Jones deal a priority, though the Bengals have hinted they'll franchise Green in 2016.

Source: David Helman on Twitter

Mar 24 - 5:16 PM

I think Dez will definitely get a long term deal after June 1st when the Cowboys probably cut Carr. That will free up about $8 million in cap space.

Cap space has not been the issue. Any long term deal is going to have a 1st year number much lower than the franchise tag, which Dez is already under. February/March was the time to sign him long term, if that was going to happen.

Now, the market has been changed by Cobb and Maclin. After his comments, it sure seems like Dez is willing to play this season, take his chances, and cash in next year.

Yeah, the thing holding this up is you have big names like Julio, Demaryius, and AJ Green out there all sitting in pretty much the same boat. All these teams/players/agents are just waiting for the first domino to fall in order to set the benchmark.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Dez Bryant - WR - Cowboys

A dispute between Dez Bryant and his advisor could be holding up contract negotiations.

The Cowboys have yet to sign Bryant to a long-term deal and that could be because Bryant wants to terminate his relationship with advisor David Wells. The Cowboys want Wells to stay involved so Bryant can focus solely on football and not worry about any off-field distractions. Wells was sent a cease-and-desist letter from Bryant's attorney back in February. Bryant was franchise-tagged by Dallas in early March.

Source: ESPN Dallas

Apr 16 - 10:53 PM

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones says the team's "No. 1 goal" is to sign franchise player Dez Bryant to a long-term contract.
"You have to be patient," Jones said. By most accounts, the sides have made little progress. 85 days remain to hammer out an agreement.

Source: Jon Machota on Twitter
Apr 21 - 2:13 PM

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

The NFL was unable to find video of an incident involving Dez Bryant in a Wal-Mart parking lot.

The alleged incident took place in Lancaster, Texas in 2011, though it wasn't widely reported until a few months ago. A damaging off-field event could diminish Bryant's value as he looks for his next contract. Until a video surfaces, this remains a non-story.

Source: Dallas Morning News
Apr 26 - 12:17 PM

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Rotoworld:

The NFL was unable to find video of an incident involving Dez Bryant in a Wal-Mart parking lot.

The alleged incident took place in Lancaster, Texas in 2011, though it wasn't widely reported until a few months ago. A damaging off-field event could diminish Bryant's value as he looks for his next contract. Until a video surfaces, this remains a non-story.

Source: Dallas Morning News
Apr 26 - 12:17 PM

A lot of reporters have egg on their faces over this one.

 

[Faust]

Could Dez Bryant return punts for Cowboys in 2015?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491621/article/could-dez-bryant-return-punts-for-cowboys-in-2015

 

[-CE-]

Could Dez Bryant return punts for Cowboys in 2015?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491621/article/could-dez-bryant-return-punts-for-cowboys-in-2015

Wow. Only if his coaches are stupid. The contact on special teams plays is some of the most dangerous in the game - right up there with going across the middle.

 

[All_Day27]

Could Dez Bryant return punts for Cowboys in 2015?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491621/article/could-dez-bryant-return-punts-for-cowboys-in-2015

Wow. Only if his coaches are stupid. The contact on special teams plays is some of the most dangerous in the game - right up there with going across the middle.

Agreed, situational is fine but anything more is flat out stupid.

 

[Faust]

Stephen Jones discusses Dez Bryant's contract

 

[Faust]

There's more to Dez Bryant contract situation than money

 

[Faust]

Cowboys hope to make push for Dez Bryant deal

 

[Faust]

Cowboys hope to make push for Dez Bryant deal

 

[Pokesfan]

Dez Bryant's worth never in question to Cowboys

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

The cowboys haven't signed Dez because all the FA WRs are waiting for one of them to sign and set the market or break the bank.

It's actually the agents holding things up because they're terrified of looking bad if they strike a deal then the next guy gets more.

 

[Bankerguy]

The cowboys haven't signed Dez because all the FA WRs are waiting for one of them to sign and set the market or break the bank.

It's actually the agents holding things up because they're terrified of looking bad if they strike a deal then the next guy gets more.

This is exactly what is happening. Dez will retire a Cowboy.

 

[The Man With No Name]

The cowboys haven't signed Dez because all the FA WRs are waiting for one of them to sign and set the market or break the bank.

It's actually the agents holding things up because they're terrified of looking bad if they strike a deal then the next guy gets more.

This is exactly what is happening. Dez will retire a Cowboy.

Like Emmitt?

 

[Cold Dead Hands]

The cowboys haven't signed Dez because all the FA WRs are waiting for one of them to sign and set the market or break the bank.

It's actually the agents holding things up because they're terrified of looking bad if they strike a deal then the next guy gets more.

This is exactly what is happening. Dez will retire a Cowboy.

Like Emmitt?

Based on his performance in ARI... he looked retired.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

The cowboys haven't signed Dez because all the FA WRs are waiting for one of them to sign and set the market or break the bank.

It's actually the agents holding things up because they're terrified of looking bad if they strike a deal then the next guy gets more.

This is exactly what is happening. Dez will retire a Cowboy.

Like Emmitt?

That was all on Parcells. Hindsight being 20/20, the boys needed Emmitt those two years.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

The cowboys haven't signed Dez because all the FA WRs are waiting for one of them to sign and set the market or break the bank.

It's actually the agents holding things up because they're terrified of looking bad if they strike a deal then the next guy gets more.

This is exactly what is happening. Dez will retire a Cowboy.

Like Emmitt?

Based on his performance in ARI... he looked retired.

That's not entirely true. He got hurt for the first time his first year, by a Roy Williams devastating hit against the Cowboys.

His second year he had over 1k yards from scrimmage and 10 TDs. Not bad for a 35 y/o with nearly 5k career touches.

How many backs have topped that in ARZ since 22 retired?

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Citing sources "familiar with the player's negotiating strategy," ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Cowboys unsigned franchise player Dez Bryant is considering a holdout that could extend into the season.

Mortensen says the Cowboys have not presented Bryant with a long-term offer "since prior to the 2014 season." One source suggested Bryant is considering "pulling an Emmitt Smith" and holding out into Week 1 or perhaps beyond as he pursues elite wide receiver money. In 1993, Emmitt missed the first two games of the season, and the Cowboys gave in after starting 0-2. With regression very likely coming for Dallas' running game, the Cowboys badly need Dez to be all-in. Aware 35-year-old Tony Romo's window is closing, we suspect Jerry Jones will ultimately cave and pay Bryant the money he warrants.

Source: ESPN.com
Jun 12 - 3:27 PM

 

[Hawkeye21]

Still very early but would suck if Dez holds out from playing any regular season games.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Sloooooow week for sports.

 

[ratbast]

He is going to break the bank and should. Can you imagine a contract satisfied Dez? I expect GREAT things for years from this guy, good citizen who gets too hyped sometimes DURING the game. My biggest worry is who is after Romo? (and the running game for now).

 

[Faust]

Could Dez Bryant really stay away from Cowboys?

http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4743064/could-dez-bryant-really-stay-away-from-cowboys

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

According to NFL Network's Mike Silver, unsigned franchise player Dez Bryant's threat to hold out into the season is "legit."

Whereas ESPN's Chris Mortensen cited sources "familiar with the player's negotiating strategy," Silver's source is Dez himself. Bryant reportedly told Silver that "this is not a rumor," and he is "upset about this situation." We really don't buy Dez sitting out, but he doesn't have to report to the Cowboys as long as he's unsigned. The Cowboys are ultimately likely to cave. Bryant is arguably the most important player on their team.

Source: NFL.com
Jun 12 - 10:29 PM

 

[Bankerguy]

The cowboys haven't signed Dez because all the FA WRs are waiting for one of them to sign and set the market or break the bank.

It's actually the agents holding things up because they're terrified of looking bad if they strike a deal then the next guy gets more.

This is exactly what is happening. Dez will retire a Cowboy.

Like Emmitt?

Based on his performance in ARI... he looked retired.

That's not entirely true. He got hurt for the first time his first year, by a Roy Williams devastating hit against the Cowboys. His second year he had over 1k yards from scrimmage and 10 TDs. Not bad for a 35 y/o with nearly 5k career touches.

How many backs have topped that in ARZ since 22 retired?

Stop with all facts...your ruining the ill informed Cowboy bashing.

 

[Anarchy99]

Franchised players have until July 15th to sign a long-term extension or else they can only play the upcoming season for a one year deal under the franchise number. So what is Dez going to do if there is no deal by 7/15? Hold out? Skip training camp? Not play the first game? The Cowboys couldn't sign him to a different contract at that point in time, so what would he hope to gain by refusing to play?

 

[CR69]

Franchised players have until July 15th to sign a long-term extension or else they can only play the upcoming season for a one year deal under the franchise number. So what is Dez going to do if there is no deal by 7/15? Hold out? Skip training camp? Not play the first game? The Cowboys couldn't sign him to a different contract at that point in time, so what would he hope to gain by refusing to play?

If he sits out until week 10 he still gets credit for playing the year and can lower his risk of getting injured.

 

[menobrown]

Franchised players have until July 15th to sign a long-term extension or else they can only play the upcoming season for a one year deal under the franchise number. So what is Dez going to do if there is no deal by 7/15? Hold out? Skip training camp? Not play the first game? The Cowboys couldn't sign him to a different contract at that point in time, so what would he hope to gain by refusing to play?

If he sits out until week 10 he still gets credit for playing the year and can lower his risk of getting injured.

And loses $8million he'll never get back which is pretty sizable when he's "only" made just over $12 million in his first 5 seasons.

In other words that scenario of him missing 10 games, while an option, will never happen.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Agent Tom Condon confirmed unsigned franchise player Dez Bryant is willing to miss regular season games.

Condon's exact quote was, "With my conversations with him he is willing to miss regular season games." That's easy to say while the two sides are at the negotiating table, but Dez is a fierce competitor who won't want to sit on the sideline. He has a $12.82 million franchise tag offer waiting to be signed if a long-term extension doesn't get done.

Source: Sirius XM NFL Radio
Jun 16 - 11:53 AM

 

[Faust]

Stephen Jones: 'Wide gap' between Cowboys, Dez Bryant on new deal

 

[Faust]

Jason Garrett: Cowboys not concerned with Dez Bryant

 

[Faust]

Dez Bryant on contract: 'Where is my security?'

 

[Faust]

Agent's Take: Why Dez Bryant's threat to miss games isn't misguided

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25217641/agents-take-why-dez-bryants-threat-to-miss-games-isnt-misguided

 

[Yenrub]

Franchised players have until July 15th to sign a long-term extension or else they can only play the upcoming season for a one year deal under the franchise number. So what is Dez going to do if there is no deal by 7/15? Hold out? Skip training camp? Not play the first game? The Cowboys couldn't sign him to a different contract at that point in time, so what would he hope to gain by refusing to play?

If he sits out until week 10 he still gets credit for playing the year and can lower his risk of getting injured.

And loses $8million he'll never get back which is pretty sizable when he's "only" made just over $12 million in his first 5 seasons.

In other words that scenario of him missing 10 games, while an option, will never happen.

Have other players done this? Sat out 10 games?

I don't think he will sit 10 games but he might sit a couple just to show that he isn't happy about not having a long term deal

 

[Faust]

Dez Bryant rejoins 'Boys teammates, doesn't practice

 

[Bankerguy]

Was seen talking to Jones on the sidelines for about 15 mins and meeting ended with a man hug.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Franchised players have until July 15th to sign a long-term extension or else they can only play the upcoming season for a one year deal under the franchise number. So what is Dez going to do if there is no deal by 7/15? Hold out? Skip training camp? Not play the first game? The Cowboys couldn't sign him to a different contract at that point in time, so what would he hope to gain by refusing to play?

If he sits out until week 10 he still gets credit for playing the year and can lower his risk of getting injured.

And loses $8million he'll never get back which is pretty sizable when he's "only" made just over $12 million in his first 5 seasons.

In other words that scenario of him missing 10 games, while an option, will never happen.

Have other players done this? Sat out 10 games?I don't think he will sit 10 games but he might sit a couple just to show that he isn't happy about not having a long term deal

Vincent Jackson did it, didn't he? Only guy I can think of who did it in recent memory.

 

[ratbast]

Eric Rhett. I think LT2 might have sat out a game his rookie year, well he at least missed all or most of preseason. I think that big lineman for Detroit or Minn held out.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Crabtree held out his rookie year, but did he miss regular season games?

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Number 1 Dez won't miss any games cause it'll cost too much ($800k), besides, he can't stay away now.

Sean Gilbert is the only player I can remember who sat out a while year. He got a fat contract the following year but never recouped the lost year.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

The thing is with the new CBA and the rule for franchised players (after July 15 passes there can no longer be any contract negotiations) holding out after July 15th would accomplish nothing but a loss of income.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

The thing is with the new CBA and the rule for franchised players (after July 15 passes there can no longer be any contract negotiations) holding out after July 15th would accomplish nothing but a loss of income.

They can't negotiate this seasons salary but of course they can still negotiate a long term deal.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

The thing is with the new CBA and the rule for franchised players (after July 15 passes there can no longer be any contract negotiations) holding out after July 15th would accomplish nothing but a loss of income.

They can't negotiate this seasons salary but of course they can still negotiate a long term deal.

But if the Cowboys were not able to incorporate this year's $13MM salary into the guaranteed portion of any long term deal, they'd no longer have any incentive to do anything until after the season - obviously other than to get Dez back onto the field, but realistically he'd be losing out on more than they would.

 

[B-Deep]

I do not understand why athletes do not get this one simple fact:

taking your case to the public never helps. Saying million is fine bus where is your security is just a losing proposition PR wise. #Family doesn't cut it when you are making millions=, your family is doing just fine.

I get that the team makes even MORE money and you feel they get off scott free. I get that you have the right to maximize your earnings. Just don't expect the average fan to sympathize with you at all. I mean AT ALL.

Just say it is a business and try not to discuss it

 

[ratbast]

I do not understand why athletes do not get this one simple fact:

taking your case to the public never helps. Saying million is fine bus where is your security is just a losing proposition PR wise. #Family doesn't cut it when you are making millions=, your family is doing just fine.

I get that the team makes even MORE money and you feel they get off scott free. I get that you have the right to maximize your earnings. Just don't expect the average fan to sympathize with you at all. I mean AT ALL.

Just say it is a business and try not to discuss it

I would normally agree with this but didn't Dallas brass start the media spin?

Someone asked earlier what players have held out, we came up with 10 at the most. Now think of how many threatened to hold out?

 

[ItsOnlytheRiver]

The thing is with the new CBA and the rule for franchised players (after July 15 passes there can no longer be any contract negotiations) holding out after July 15th would accomplish nothing but a loss of income.

They can't negotiate this seasons salary but of course they can still negotiate a long term deal.

But if the Cowboys were not able to incorporate this year's $13MM salary into the guaranteed portion of any long term deal, they'd no longer have any incentive to do anything until after the season - obviously other than to get Dez back onto the field, but realistically he'd be losing out on more than they would.

Not if he blows out a knee.