Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant missed an MRI and team meetings earlier this week because he feared the worst on his injured right knee, but those absences were just the latest in a “pattern of irresponsible behavior,” according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com. Bryant has been late or completely missed between 20 and 40 meetings and or medical sessions during his career in Dallas, per Schefter.
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The Cowboys organization and his agents at Roc Nation have helped him become more accountable, and Bryant has even hired a driver to ensure that he attends team functions on time. But one source told Schefter that Dallas can be accused of enabling Bryant, issuing him fines for his behavior instead of handing out more significant penalties. Another source, per Schefter, is concerned about Bryant’s career longevity, as his poor sleep and dietary habits could limit his staying power.
Bryant, however, doesn’t believe his actions to be a serious issue, according to Schefter, and the Cowboys have publicly supported their star receiver. As one Cowboys player said, Bryant is perhaps being treated differently because of his talent level. “If you were hoping for him to come to a scheduled meeting, he may or may not be there, but if you need a first down on third-and-14, throw it to Dez,” said the anonymous player.
On the field, Bryant may be able to return sooner than originally thought. A source told Ian Rapoport of NFL.com that Bryant has a bone bruise, and that he should be able to play in less than three weeks.
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Hillary
Ha. Who cares? Michael Irvin wasn’t responsible but caught td’s on Sunday’s and 3 super bowl wins
But still, not showing up to meetings and missing an MRI can have lasting issues for him on the team, yea Dez maybe a #1 receiver but if he can’t cement himself as a team player and make sure he doesn’t miss medical checks, then that could cause problems between him and the Cowboys organization/teammates.
I hate Irvin and the Cowboys, but even I acknowledge that his irresponsible behavior was off the field and outside of football. When it came to practice, meetings, workouts, etc. Irvin was an extremely hard worker. There’s no comparison between him and Dez.
A typical Cowgirl …… He’s a moron…… deal with it Jerry..???
Keep hitting yourself with goal post You have your own idiot!!!