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The Bryant contract situation could get interesting. I hope to God it blows up!
IMO, Dallas is a dangerous team with a happy and motivated Bryant that poses a serious threat to the Birds. Without him (and Murray) the offense is rather pedestrian even with a very good Oline and a very good QB. Perhaps my gut wrenching dread that Dallas will win another gold ring before our Birds get even one colors my thinking but here goes...
Bryant is insisting on a long term deal with big guaranteed $. Right now he's asking for $17 annually but a long term deal is key to him. Given his history and knowing (better I'm sure than the public does) what a fucking head case Bryant is off the field, Jones et al are VERY reluctant to give Bryant a long term deal with big guarantees.
Everyone seems to believe that Bryant loves playing and being a Cowboy so much that he won't possibly hold out. But I believe there may be other powerful forces at work that could influence the actions of this less than emotionally stable man-child.
The potential beauty of this situation, IMO, is that getting paid big money-serves multifaceted goals for Bryant. (It's more than just greed on Bryant's part. It's also about recognition, honor and respect. When you were born and raised in the terrible circumstances of Bryant's youth and have been humiliated repeatedly when these circumstances were made public, things like recognition, honor and respect can become immensely powerful and valued goals.) If the Cowboys play hardball with Bryant (he may even see a 1 year $12.2 Mil franchise tag as failing to honor and respect his value to Dallas) this could blow up in there face. He wants Dallas to 'commit' to him!
To help things along, we also have the totally unbiased genius Moose Johnson volunteering that he believes Bryant is "selfish" for wanting so much money. I'm sure Bryant appreciates advice like that from an ex-Cowboy...especially a white guy who, although no more than a mediocre player, now has a very cushy announcing job with Fox Sports. (Let's please have more criticism of Bryant from other millionaire ex Cowboys and current Dallas FO staff and players!)
my wish: Eventually there needs to be some REAL pay back for Jones' repeated irresponsible gambling on high risk 'value picks' and Free Agents that other teams want no part of.
Let it be now...with Bryant!
IMO, Dallas is a dangerous team with a happy and motivated Bryant that poses a serious threat to the Birds. Without him (and Murray) the offense is rather pedestrian even with a very good Oline and a very good QB. Perhaps my gut wrenching dread that Dallas will win another gold ring before our Birds get even one colors my thinking but here goes...
Bryant is insisting on a long term deal with big guaranteed $. Right now he's asking for $17 annually but a long term deal is key to him. Given his history and knowing (better I'm sure than the public does) what a fucking head case Bryant is off the field, Jones et al are VERY reluctant to give Bryant a long term deal with big guarantees.
Everyone seems to believe that Bryant loves playing and being a Cowboy so much that he won't possibly hold out. But I believe there may be other powerful forces at work that could influence the actions of this less than emotionally stable man-child.
The potential beauty of this situation, IMO, is that getting paid big money-serves multifaceted goals for Bryant. (It's more than just greed on Bryant's part. It's also about recognition, honor and respect. When you were born and raised in the terrible circumstances of Bryant's youth and have been humiliated repeatedly when these circumstances were made public, things like recognition, honor and respect can become immensely powerful and valued goals.) If the Cowboys play hardball with Bryant (he may even see a 1 year $12.2 Mil franchise tag as failing to honor and respect his value to Dallas) this could blow up in there face. He wants Dallas to 'commit' to him!
To help things along, we also have the totally unbiased genius Moose Johnson volunteering that he believes Bryant is "selfish" for wanting so much money. I'm sure Bryant appreciates advice like that from an ex-Cowboy...especially a white guy who, although no more than a mediocre player, now has a very cushy announcing job with Fox Sports. (Let's please have more criticism of Bryant from other millionaire ex Cowboys and current Dallas FO staff and players!)
my wish: Eventually there needs to be some REAL pay back for Jones' repeated irresponsible gambling on high risk 'value picks' and Free Agents that other teams want no part of.
Let it be now...with Bryant!
However, I'm sure the collective psychiatric departments of the entire Ivy league couldn't come up with a remedy for that friekin piece of work! I just hope the poor bastard and his stable of illegitimate kids and girlfriends can survive on the mere $13 million this year. Plus, he's got to pick up the beer and pizza tab his babysitters ring up keeping an eye on him 24/7.
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