Dez Bryant has now rejected a pair of contracts, and he’s indicated that he’s willing to wait until he receives the right offer. While it’s uncertain if that offer will ever materialize, the wideout hinted this evening that he has at least two teams on his radar.
When asked on Twitter if he’d be willing to sign back with the Cowboys, Bryant said he could instead envision a role with the Patriots or Redskins.
“Naw I’m ok,” Bryant said. “I rather go somewhere I can show case my skills for real.. if I line up next to Gronk hogan Edelman I’m for sure getting a 1 on 1 match up plus I won’t be getting criticized controlled for expressing my love for the game..Washington is cool as well.”
Later, the wideout made it clear that he wasn’t “making a pitch.” However, the tweets could be somewhat telling. We’re still not entirely sure exactly what Dez is seeking from his next destination, as he’s already turned down long-term security (via Baltimore) and a clear path to playing time (via Cleveland).
We could assume that the star receiver is looking for a proper “fit” when it comes to joining his next team. While it’s uncertain is either the Patriots or Redskins would come knocking, we at least know a contract could actually materialize should they show interest in the 29-year-old.
The Patriots depth at wide receiver is clearly lacking, although they managed to get a win today thanks to tight end Rob Gronkowski, receiver Phillip Dorsett, and running back James White. With Chris Hogan in the picture and Julian Edelman set to return, it’s uncertain if New England would be willing to take a flyer on Bryant. If they were to have interest, the team presumably would have already had him for a workout during the offseason or preseason.
The Redskins offense also looked plenty competent on Sunday. While top receiver Josh Doctson didn’t play much of a role, the team still got plenty of production out of running back Chris Thompson and tight end Jordan Reed.
I really don’t see why NE wouldn’t take a shot on him. BB can deal w/ the personality, and it gives Brady another weapon at his disposal.
Dez a weapon, that’s a good one. Haha
Well, when you’re using Cordelle Patterson as a comparison…
Patterson has more value to the Patriots than DeZ could ever have. He plays on special teams, has a brain, and no ego
Im glad he didnt take the ravens offer we dont need that bad attitude in the locker room
Ravens sure needed scoring help today haha
I’m glad we didn’t sign him too
This guy is stupid. It’s week 1. You can’t make a team offer you a deal. He should’ve jumped on Baltimore’s offer. Then, he should’ve taken whatever Cleveland offered. Even if it was 1 year 3 million.
At this point, he has to wait for an injury. And hope he’s not on a deep team.
Pretty much. And I understand Dez Bryant wanting to explore the market more rather than to sign with the Ravens, but when he turned down going to Cleveland late in the offseason? Bad move.
So tired of this. Situation isn’t much different than Kap’s
– both were high performing at one time
– both have inflated sense of self worth
– both saw their performance rapidly fall off
– both are living in their hey day
– both turned down multiple contract offers
– both are locker room distractions
– both are unemployed by the NFL
– both think everyone is out to get them, despite the fact they suck and are cancers in the locker room
– both get a news article written about them once a week or so
Kap is living rent free inside your head. Sort it out, obsession isn’t healthy.
you hit the nail on the head.
The fact that criticism even matters to him in the slightest, should be a hell of a red flag for anyone. Maturity issues have been a problem for Dez, maybe nothing has changed.
I too have interest in playing for those teams… but do they have interest in me? That is the question Dez needs to be asking? But he is too stupid for that.