Klis: Broncos 2010 draft dilemma: Demaryis Thomas or Dez Bryant?
But should those stats have been even better? After the Chargers scored for the final time, a 56-yard touchdown pass from Philip Rivers to Antonio Gates, the Cowboys had just under seven minutes remaining to try to mount a comeback. Dallas quarterback Tony Romo dropped back to pass 11 times on the series that followed, never once throwing in Bryant’s direction. But judging by this response, Bryant didn’t seem to have a problem with that after the game. “It’s not all about me,” Bryant said. “This is a team. Y’all need to know that.
Splitsville: Dialing down Dez
Easiest run defenses to play against: Jaguars (22.4), Steelers (21.3), Rams (20.9), Redskins (20.2), Niners (19.9), Lions (18.6), Giants (18.3), Eagles (16.7), Colts (16.7) and Vikings (16.5). Key takeaway: San Francisco no longer seems to be a defense to worry about when youre picking running back matchups. A common fantasy football meme is that the Steelers cant run block, so who really cares who their running back is. That is simply untrue, according to the great ProFootballFocus, which grades every lineman on every run snap. The Steelers line grades out at No. 10, ahead of teams like the 49ers, Chiefs, Vikings, Lions and Redskins. The best run-blocking environments for backs in order are: Eagles, Chargers, Patriots, Panthers, Packers, Titans, Texans, Bengals, Broncos and Steelers.
Dez Bryant is finally ready to take off as a pass-catching star for Dallas
But where is Dez Jr.? “He’s been in a timeout,” Bryant explains, “for spraying mustard on the floor.” Tough to blame a three-year-old for being amused by the flatulent sound created by a squeezed mustard dispenser, the visitor points out. On the other hand, discipline is an important part of parenting. “I don’t coddle ’em,” says Bryant. He is determined to give his boys a smoother, more structured upbringing than his own. “They are my life, my heart,” he says, his initial reserve now melted. “I couldn’t control what was going on around me when I was younger.
Marshall was Autographed Dez Bryant Jersey coming off three consecutive 100-catch seasons but was also a headache. The Broncos had just traded away Marshall because he wanted out and they were tired of him, anyway. But the team Blog: 1st-&-Orange The Denver Post’s NFL reporters post analysis, notes and more on this blog focusing on the Broncos. could hardly tell its fans Marshall had to go because he was trouble, only to draft the problem child that was Bryant. And so with their No. 22 overall pick, the Broncos took a chance on the kid with the broken foot.
Dez Bryant: LeBron James Would Be A ‘Beast’ In NFL
“That dude is just that talented,” Bryant told ESPN Dallas. “I think it would take him probably about a good two weeks to get very acquainted with football, knowing what he’s supposed to do. I think that’s all he’d need with his physical ability. I’ve seen a little bit of his highlights from high school. He’s got the hands, he can run the routes, he’s fast enough. He could play in this league if he put it all together. James is 6-foot-8, 250 pounds.
Dez Bryant: I can beat double-coverage
We try to find our strengths and I think for the most part, we go with what we think is going to work.” Bryant’s big-play ability is drawing even more attention this week with the high-scoring Broncos coming to AT&T Stadium. Bryant said the opponent shouldn’t matter. “Each and every week we’ve got to be ready to roll, no matter who it is,” Bryant said. “They are explosive. We’ve just got to stick to our game.” The Cowboys have also been noted this season for not getting the ball downfield very much, another instance of not taking advantage of Bryant’s abilities. Bryant wouldn’t say if more deep routes are part of the game plan against the Broncos.
Meryl Yourish 