Dez Bryant Talks Martellus Influence And Current Work Out Plans
by KD Drummond on Jul 22, 2011 11:01 AM CDT
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Dez Bryant stopped past the Ben and Skin Show yesterday, to discuss a few of things about his off season. As usual, ears perk up when Bryant speaks; as being the heir apparent to the elite wide receiver throne comes with plenty of attention. If it seems that Dez's short career has encompassed more than the usual amount of news reporting (some worth it, some trivial), it has. Earlier this summer I wrote about how great it will be once football returns for a person that has received the unofficial label of 'that guy'. It seems Dez is ready to get on that path as well.
Sportsradiointerviews.com was able to transcribe the highlights of the interview here. Dez is currently working out with Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jacob Lacey. That would seem to indicate that his ankle is back to full strength, if he's able to go out and compete in one on ones on a repeated basis.
How are you feeling health wise?
"I feel great. In my honest opinion I think that my ankle is fine, but whenever the lockout is over with I am going to go in and let Jim [Maurer] look at my ankle and see how it is and I am going to go from there."
Are you taking the ankle slow or going full speed if the lockout were to be lifted?
"Like I said in my opinion I feel I can roll with it now, but if Jim [Maurer] says to take it slow I am going to take it slow. If it’s up to me I am going full speed. I only know one speed and that is full speed."
So what do these one-on-one drills with Jacob Lacey of the Colts entail that you are doing today?
"We are going to go out to a high school field and we are going to do some football drills and do some one-on-one’s and as a matter of fact. We are going to do some one-on-one’s and get right until the lockout is over with."
Ben continued the interview and relayed a story about last year's training camp, where Bryant was still in his recovery ankle boot. Dez, who has some of the biggest mitts ever seen, was apparently making some one handed stationary catches. Bryant would jokingly respond that he might be the league's best receiver when wearing a boot.
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As all married men (or one's involved in long term relationships) know, a good woman can slow you down from those activities that can get you in trouble. Ben referred to a recent tweet by Dez about finding the right woman, and that led to the TMZ-type conversation about athlete relationships. For those that associate being in a stable relationship with football focus, Dez is on his way to getting serious. OK, back to football.
The relationship topic did spurn an interesting angle, that Dez and recently married Martellus Bennett have a close teammate relationship. Dez stated that Marty B was very instrumental in Bryant's becoming comfortable with all the media and fan scrutiny. I'm all for the lessons learned perspective, though there was nothing in Marty B's first few years in the league that would lead me to believe that's the best bug to be chirping in Dez's ear.
"Marty let me know about his…the way he came into the league when everybody was up on him. He was just trying to keep me calm with all of this and to stayed focused on football."
Do you find it interesting that everyone is trying to find out everything that is going on with you off the field and get in your business? Is it a nuisance to you?
"Coming in I am one of those guys that I’m not going to lie I hate the after session [with the media]. I hate it. Now I look at is as people are going to say whatever they want to say. I just gotta learn with what I feel like saying that I have to keep moving forward as long as possible. The true fans around me that will see me doing the positive things and that’s the only thing that matters."
So that's why Dez hasn't responded to my interview requests. I kid, I kid.
The interview went on to discuss David Wells, Bryant's apparent true mentor. For all the publicity Deion Sanders has sought over his failed attempts to help shape Dez's off field career, it might just be David Wells who deserves the credit if Bryant has truly matured. Wells is whom Dez stayed with in preparation for the NFL Draft, and the former private investigator and current bail bondsman remains instrumental in Dez's personal development. Dez says the two have a great relationship despite some disagreements, but knows that Wells wants the best for him.
For the full radio interview with the Ben and Skin Show, click here.
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A close teammate relationship with Marty B
that can’t be good
The blind leading the blind
Two most immature guys on the team being best buds….nothing good can come from it, thats for sure.
In Romo we Trust
yeah
I won’t lie, I am not too thrilled about the thought of those two hanging out
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by Archie Barberio on Jul 22, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Birds of a feather
Marty B seems to work hard on the field, and is a moron off of it. In the short time the Cowboys fan has known Dez Bryant, that seems to be the path he is following as well.
Not the best mix, but in all of the dumb things that Marty has pulled, he hasn’t done anything criminal.
it may not be criminal but dumb is dumb anywhere.
MartyB better workout hard this season & with the additions to the OL/FB he should be able to run some routes. its was hard to believe they took Bennett in the 2nd round back then over Finley but they did & this is the last season to prove something.
Phillips was on the way to passing MartyB on the depth chart before his injury & he has nowhere near the athletic ability, speed or power MartyB has. having a legit IQ in the NFL is just important.
Every team has a great gameplan until they get Punched in the Mouth!
Bennett is another wated pick
Jerry gave up a second rounder for him and could have traded him. THIS is why Jerry should remove himself from all things Cowboys. Well this and a lot of other stupid decisions.
And to all of you posters who keep saying we need the RKG there isn’t one of you who would trade Dez. He isn’t exactly the “RKG”. This team has been lacking soul ever since Irvin retired. I hope Dez can bring back that soul to this team.
Jerry can't get it done ! At least I have LSU !
by football mensa on Jul 22, 2011 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
I disagree that Dez isn't the RKG.
I think he get’s a bad rap, but the types of “transgressions” off the field aren’t bad, and are typically overblown, and on the field he works hard and gives it his all.
PLUS he doesn't have half the mouth that Marty B does
by Admiral Dallas on Jul 22, 2011 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
We should trade Marty B
for Atayba Rubin. He weighs 330lbs. That would give us a huge nt. Move Rat to de and you solve a few problems without signing a fa. Since most think Murray will replace Choice maybe we could trade him with Bennett. Give 2 salaries for 1. Time to build the old fashioned way. The draft and shrewd trades. Not pie n the sky “wow” trades as is Jerry’s m.o.
Jerry can't get it done ! At least I have LSU !
by football mensa on Jul 22, 2011 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
The worst attemp ever at humor.
Jerry can't get it done ! At least I have LSU !
by football mensa on Jul 23, 2011 6:29 AM CDT up reply actions
Hey Eagles fans...
Mensa for jimmyk, straight up! No? Awe.
Just messing around. You’ve got strong opinions, but so do all of us here. You’ve said at least one thing I agree with (Tyron Smith was a good pick), and that’s enough to prove you aren’t the Antichrist.
As for my opinion, I like Bennett better than Bryant.
by CotySaxman on Jul 23, 2011 7:40 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Better than Dez?
You have got to be smoking something good. . . . please send me a sample
I don't get what you're saying here....
You claim that Dez is the WKG, but go on to say that you hope Dez can bring back the “soul” to this team that Michael Irvin provided.
That “soul” that Irvin brought was his incredible drive and passion for the game. He was a true leader and gave 100% (if not more) every second he was on the field, whether it was the playoffs or training camp. That sure seems like the RKG to me.
I’m sure you won’t disagree with what I’ve said so far, so my question is this: Where were you going with calling Dez the WKG and then saying you hope he can bring the same thing to this team that Irvin did? Those two thoughts are in direct contrast with each other.
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by Pnut Gallery on Jul 22, 2011 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Never said Dez was the WKG
but he isn’t squeaky clean. (ya know like not knowing the playbook and such) Pnut I am one who thinks you have to have players with some tude to win in this league. I am thrilled we have Dez we need a few more who have that tude. I wish Ware was a little meaner. So no I wasn’t contradicting myself. I just think some of the posters use the RKG reference as an excuse to expunge Jerry.
Jerry can't get it done ! At least I have LSU !
by football mensa on Jul 22, 2011 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Fair enough...
And I actually finally agree with you on something, aside from people using the RKG reference as it applies to Dez “to expunge Jerry”.
I actually haven’t noticed people touting Dez as the RKG. I’ve seen people comment that they were hoping Dez could turn things around from his headlines early in the (non) offseason, but haven’t seen the RKG tag thrown around too much with him just yet.
I’m starting to think you’re just letting your hatred for the head of the Jones clan skew your perception of everything Cowboys.
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Tom Landry
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by Pnut Gallery on Jul 22, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Pnut
I have been a fan since 1970. I have seen every Superbowl they have played in. I was 8 years old when I became a Dallas fan. What Jerry has turned this team into bothers me. We had 1 coach for 30 something years. We have had 100 (sarcasam) since Jimmy left. The drafts don’t produce much. Jerry doesn’t have that innate ability to feel what the team needs. Look at his track record. You build winners through the draft. Look at the last years Superbowl opponents. They don’t sign many free agents. The Dallas o line has only 2 of 5 home grown players. At some point Jerry has to hire someone to draft for him. He has to hire a coach with longevity in mind. He doesn’t operate that way and it’s to the detriment of the team. Don’t think for 1 second I don’t want Jerry to prove me wrong. As of right now he has a long way to go.
Jerry can't get it done ! At least I have LSU !
by football mensa on Jul 22, 2011 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand that you hate the way Jerry has run this team. Even amongst the Jerry enthusiasts (if such a thing actually exists) I don’t think there’s a single fan, coach, or player that doesn’t spend a good bit of time upset with some of the moves he makes.
The point I was making is what WW says below…..RKG is pure Garrett, not Jerry. So I was just saying that I didn’t get how you’re claiming that people use the RKG tag to “expunge Jerry” since the two are unrelated. Dez was pure Jerry, we all know that, but we also know that the RKG movement in this past draft came from Garrett. That’s what I meant by your negative perception of Jerry skewing your views on all things Cowboys.
I wasn’t attacking. Although I don’t agree with probably about 60-70% of the negativity you express on here, I can still appreciate it. A lot of the time, optimism runs rampant in the offseason around here because, let’s face it, what else do we have? But we also need that occasional dose of realism. That’s why I’ve always found 5Blings views to be refreshing. Although he’s not nearly as pessimistic as you, his realism about the negative aspects of the team are always a nice reality check.
Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable. --
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by Pnut Gallery on Jul 23, 2011 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions
Pnut
The thing I find odd on this site is most here believe every draft pick is gonna be a stud. The drafts have produced so litte I am not sure how one can come to that conclusion. Jerry has actually had a higher success rate signing ufa.
Regarding the RKG acronym. Garrett needs to not get too caught up in that. Where would the 90’s teams been without Haley ?
I don’t have much optimisim. 6-10 last year and it took an embarrassing blowout at the Packers for Jerry to get it. The Wade hire was a horrible hire. The 09 draft is kiling this team. He drafted a safety to play linebacker. He drafted a small school o lineman who he could have drafted in the 6th round. The top pick is with another team . One other thing Pnut. Why doesn’t Dallas play young players. The Packers had 17 on ir last year and were forced to play their young guys and won. Jerry gives out stupidly high contracts to players like Davis and Roy because he can’t draft.
Jerry can't get it done ! At least I have LSU !
by football mensa on Jul 23, 2011 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
when dealing with unknown outcomes
I’d rather be positive than negative. Don’t see why I’d want to be negative about every unknown, where’s the fun in that?
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Nice Try
I don’t agree w/you 100%, but all these arguments are reasonable.
I can tell you from experience, “realism” doesn’t sell here.
You’d think it would among grown men, but, for example, the way everyone has justified the 3rd rounder wasted on a RB is amazing.
People wil do mental gymnastics to put a move in the positive light.
A lot of people came on here and defended the 2009 draft as smart!!
The worst was the TO signing. I went ballistic against it, and couldn’t believe that people who the day before had hated the guy, and who would have laughed out loud if Dan Snyder had made the same move, were thinking it was so great to have a moronic loser like him on the team.
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by Realist Larry on Jul 24, 2011 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions
RKG is a Garrett quote, and has nothing to do with Jerry.
Has it struck anyone else that if you fused Jason Garrett and Rob Ryan into one person, he may be a lot like Tom Landry?
Cocaine and hookers, in seedy hotel rooms
Don’t tell me that Irvin is the RKG off the field. Off the field he was way worse than Dez has been…so far.
And that’s why I didn’t mention Irvin’s off the field resume. Just as I didn’t call out Dez for what he’s done so far.
Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable. --
Tom Landry
"A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing." —Emo Philips
by Pnut Gallery on Jul 22, 2011 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember a time when doing the "wrong things" was something incredibly detrimental to yourself and the team.
Now, Dez has had some high-profile financial issues but I have to think that’s because he’s young and made some mistakes. I mean, how many of us were 20 and maxed out some credit cards, or got into a bad situation financially that took a while to climb out of.
Dez’s mistakes were just worth more. And the “sagging” incident is laughable at best.
Also, if it wasn’t the Cowboys the whole thing about the stupid pads last training camp would never have mattered.
What I saw was a guy who gave 120% on the field, every single play. I saw perhaps the only player who was truly trying after Romo was hurt, before Garrett was named HC.
I’d say that’s the type of guy I’d love to have on my team.
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by Brandon Worley on Jul 22, 2011 12:40 PM CDT reply actions 7 recs
yup
Bruce Carter+Sean Lee=BRUCE LEE!!!!
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by Archie Barberio on Jul 22, 2011 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, he only gave 120%?
I wish he would have given 130%. Or 200%. Or 12,000%.
No offense to you, Brandon. I just can’t stand the “more than 100%” cliche.
- Formerly fan since '65.
Well, that's one way to look at it, Brandon
Another way is to see it a bit more on balance.
The principal reason that Dallas had an opportunity to draft this kid is because he LIED to investigators about his dealings with one, Deion Sanders.
Now you can minimize that by saying it was simply lying, but it did cost him a year away from the game and proved that he did not understand the notion of paying the price for doing wrong.
So, while his talent is unquestioned, his character was indeed questioned..by many teams…who tend to draft better than Dallas.
Then, in his first year, he proceeds to have the pads thing, the pants thing and the jewelry thing.
You can minimize those by saying he didn’t rape or kill anyone, but here again, we see a pattern developing (or is it continuing) where he does not understand that you have to pay the price for doing wrong.
Is he unfairly scrutinized? Maybe
Has he brought some of that scrutiny upon himself? Probably
Would it shock anyone if he pulls another bonehead move off the field? Unlikely
Can he have another year off of the field like 2010 and not have the heat go up? No way
Does every Cowboys fan continually hope Dez figures it out? Absolutely
"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
by 5Blings on Jul 23, 2011 2:34 AM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Here I thought the teams that drafted better than us were behind us in the draft, not in front of.
And just joking with you Blings.
Not in that go around
We had the benefit of Winnie’s top-ranked defense propelling us to that all-important playoff win, remember?
"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
Rec'd
The Ohio State Buckeyes are your Sugar Bowl champions... and for the 7th year in a row Michigan still sucks.
by Blue Eyed Devil on Jul 23, 2011 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions
Dez is the RKG
he was our best player last season and went hard every game
that GB game where we were down like 30 pts he was going hard
he loves the game,
if he can learn the playbook and stay out of the news he is going to be a damn good WR
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by Archie Barberio on Jul 22, 2011 12:40 PM CDT reply actions
Everything JG says about TKG's seems to run contrapositive to Dez...
can you explain why you think he is a RKG?
Seems like you like his production, but that’s not in Garrett’s definition, is it?
"Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
At first I cringed at the title, Bryant talks Bennett influence
Yeah, cold shiver down my spine…but apparently even Marty B has matured enough to give some sage advice to Dez. This article actually made me feel better about both of these future receiving threats for the ’Boys.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
+1
I hope we see some of the “potential” of Marty B (on a consistent basis). I just hope we don’t overpay for one year of good performance to keep him around.
I am not worried about Dez. Any incident he has been involved in has not hurt anyone. He does need to mature, but most kids his age (without a strong male presence in his life) often have a lot of growing up to do. Dez is a good teammate and and amazing football player. I can’t wait to see him in his Sophomore Year!
Yeah, not really worried about Dez
Especially since you see his drive to win (be great?) and should have a great situation with good influences – Romo, Austin, Witten, Garrett, etc.
As for Marty: I have often wondered whether Bennett isn’t learning pass routes quickly and enough or if he was needed to block more than anyone would like…and I still think it’s a combination of both. But I am not too worried about the lack of effort – pay for one year of work – because I think we have seen Marty B grow as a “pro” – especially as it relates to the media – and he is consistently a good blocker, not a common sign of lack of effort. I think Phillips may end up being starting HBack/FB and Witten and Bennett as TEs…add Felix/Murray, and suddenly a strong rushing formation can also create some passing mismatches against LBs and safeties.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
HAHAHA
And then you have that mobile (but still bruiser) OG missing on the oline to match opposite Arkin…you are on to something
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
As I said on another thread months ago...
when this discussion occurred before, one of the greatest Cowboys offensive linemen ever was drafted as a tight end. One day, Coach Tom Landry came to Rayfield Wright and said that he would like him to consider moving over a spot, to RT from TE.
The rest is history. For those, like Rena, who propose bulking up MartyB and putting him on the line, there is a precedent.
Cowboys, Longhorns, and Spurs - all undefeated in 2011-12.
Right right!
RKG isn’t about buying a modest home and staying in every night and watching Leave it to Beaver reruns.
RKG is about playing until the whistle on every play, looking out for teammates, playing hard all the time, not quitting on plays, etc.
by jazzbo251 on Jul 22, 2011 12:52 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
It's not like the dude is getting DUIs, or punching women, or anything like that.
I mean….he may not be a perfect angel, but the dude is still very young.
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by Brandon Worley on Jul 22, 2011 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I could care less
what Dez does off the field. I don’t even care if he is late for meetings. I subscribe to the Jimmy Johnson way of thinking. Not all players are treated equal. I think Garrett will need to learn this. Dez brings it every play.. How many other Cowboys players can u say that about ?
Jerry can't get it done ! At least I have LSU !
by football mensa on Jul 22, 2011 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
couldn't care less
Its my personal goal to get people using that phrase correctly haha
Tony Romo 2011's League's Most Valuable Player
Hehehe. I have to chuckle at this.
Although this is also a pet-peeve of mine, my personal goal is to stop people from saying anything over 100%. See my reply to Brandon above.
- Formerly fan since '65.
I'm with you
110.5% (the decimal thingy was for OCC. He’s uncomfortable with round numbers)
Don't believe everything you think.
by dunkman on Jul 23, 2011 8:02 AM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
They are the work of Satan.
by One.Cool.Customer on Jul 23, 2011 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yep, alomg with the Eagles
and people who drive too slowly in the left lane….
Don't believe everything you think.
At least Germany has a law that you must stay right unless passing.
After you pass, you have to move right again, no matter how fast you are going.
- Formerly fan since '65.
Several states in the US...
also have that law. Unfortunately, the police rarely enforce that law.
Here is one of the exceptions(warning: it’s better if you watch it with the sound off):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELZQ-Z6lASI&feature=player_embedded
Rabid and luvin' it
I never understood that
Why have two lanes. I don’t understand speed limits on highways either. A crash at 65 compared to 85 mph isn’t going to be that different.
So much money coukd be saved or put to better use if cops didn’t have to worry with that. Idk
@dunk just use your horn, ppl in PA get freaked out and glady get over.
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A crash at 65 compared to 85 mph is going to be very different.
Since the kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed, an object doubling its speed has four times as much kinetic energy. For example, a car traveling twice as fast as another requires four times as much distance to stop, assuming a constant braking force.
In your example, the car traveling 85 mph will need 60% more braking distance to come to a stop than the car traveling 65 mph. If there is a concrete wall where the 65 mph car was supposed to come to a stop, the passengers in the 85 mph car will have a serious problem.
by One.Cool.Customer on Jul 25, 2011 5:51 AM CDT up reply actions
No kidding.
Give me $2 million when I’m 21, take away my bosses for half a year and see how much trouble I get in.
Remember that movie Blank Check? Yeah, that’d be me.
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by Brandon Worley on Jul 22, 2011 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Can't say I am shocked to see the early reaction on this board.
Marty B, just like Dez, has always been way too scrutinized and held to standards that are pretty ridiculous. Ah well, some things never change.
Look me in the eye. It's okay if you're scared. So am I. But we are scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become. And you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. I know what is within me, even if you can't see it yet. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important than courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am.
Kinda like Romo
Before you laugh to loudly: both are held to ridiculous standards; the standards are different, but both are ridiculous.
so i just read on of Dez bryants tweets
And it says that he’s thinking about changing his jersey number. And that KO might tripp if he does.
D-Ware= sack master
rated as the # 1 pass rusher in the NFL
by salas88 on Jul 22, 2011 1:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Hmm...
Really? That’s odd.
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by Brandon Worley on Jul 22, 2011 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I could be reading twitter wrong, but I feel like that is Marty B saying that he wants to change his jersey number.
Look me in the eye. It's okay if you're scared. So am I. But we are scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become. And you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. I know what is within me, even if you can't see it yet. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important than courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am.
This would make more sense.
Bryant has #88 and a whole marketing campaign built around him.
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by Brandon Worley on Jul 22, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, I just reread what I wrote.
That should read “I feel like it is Marty B”
Look me in the eye. It's okay if you're scared. So am I. But we are scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become. And you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. I know what is within me, even if you can't see it yet. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important than courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am.
please god no
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by Archie Barberio on Jul 22, 2011 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
yea my bad guys lol it is Marty Bs tweet lol
D-Ware= sack master
rated as the # 1 pass rusher in the NFL
by salas88 on Jul 22, 2011 1:32 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
OMG
you don’t know how much gear I would’ve had to repurchase if that had been true. Minor heart attack
Semper Fi Do or Die
thats what I mean!
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by Archie Barberio on Jul 22, 2011 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I think the opposite
Martellus coming to the media shows maturity, he needs to be careful what he says, but Dez could use some hanging out with McGee and Bennett…
I don’t disagree that Romo is no Aikman or Montana when it comes to motivating guys, he’s a QB that has clear goals.
I’m not sure that he has team goals yet, but he had better start. He clearly was not motivated last year…
What do you even mean??
I’m not sure that he has team goals yet, but he had better start. He clearly was not motivated last year
Semper Fi Do or Die
Leave it to you...
to use a post about Dez and MartyB to get a dig in on Romo. I suppose, if nothing else, you are consistent.
Rabid and luvin' it
Tex !
Haven’t heard about him in a while.
Does he still post w/Raf?
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by Realist Larry on Jul 23, 2011 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions
yeah, he does
unfortunately
he did get a tiny bit more articulate, though, he added a few other topics to his repertoire than just “Romo sucks” and “fire Mickey Spagnola”. Pretty soon we’ll have pear-shaped writers that can’t get out from under Jerry’s editorial control. Lol
still around?
what I never got was why people engeged him so much. Thye’d actually try to have reasonable arguments, and it just fed into it.
Just glad he’s not here.
Pessimists say the cup is half-empty, while optimists say it's half-full. Well, isn't it both? Realist Larry, 2009
by Realist Larry on Jul 23, 2011 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd trade Marty B just on the basis of this interview alone.
Dez needs some other teammate as a mentor.
Dez did not give 120% on the field
because he clearly did not care enough to learn the playbook. He was having to be told where to be and go right to the last game he played.
That may not be for a lack of effort though…sure, that’s not great either, but NFL smarts can be taught.
"I am a true believer. Anthony Spencer will have 7 or more sacks in 2011 and Stephen Bowen can ball!" - Kegbearer
"Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control." - Tom Landry
Marty B gets way too much sh!t on this site
Sure, he may have been overdrafted, and he’s not magically turned into Jermichael Finley as everyone has hoped. But then, he’s also not the #1 TE on the team. In addition, he’s scrapping for targets behind the WRs, so I think the comparison, and the expectation that comes with it, is a tad unfair.
That said, he’s been known for some headscratching comments, and Hard Knocks really nailed him with a poor first impression. I just feel that if we defend Dez so strongly for his shenanigans, Martellus should also get the benefit of the doubt for all the dumb stuff he does off the field.
On the field, he’s a blocking beast that occasionally gets the ball thrown his way. I’m only disappointed in Marty if he loses the desire to improve.
Smiles ahead
by accidental innuendo on Jul 22, 2011 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Amen
I don’t even think he was overdrafted as a second rounder. But playing behind 7-time Pro Bowler Jason Witten is just not a good career option for an aspiring tight end.
Quick, tell me who the second tight ends are in San Diego, San Francisco or Atlanta. What, you got nothing? Why am I not surprised.
by One.Cool.Customer on Jul 22, 2011 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
He was overdrafted OCC,
as you say his playing time is limited behind Witten ,so he is used mainly as a blocker (great one too), but did we really need to use a 2nd rd pick for a position of strength?.
i would say No .
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
Go Cowboys!!
by scotscowboyfan on Jul 22, 2011 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a different point than I think OCC was trying to make.
I think OCC was simply pointing out that Marty B’s talent was that of a 2nd rounder. And with that point I completely agree.
The guy is one of the top blocking TEs in the league (if not the top one) and has a special type of athleticism that can’t be taught. And as far as why that hasn’t translated into huge stats, you really don’t have to look much further than Jason Witten. I honestly believe that Marty B would be a top-ten TE in the game if he was allowed to start.
Of course, many on this site can’t get past his quirkiness and as such constantly make hilarious claims about how John Phillips is going to take his job (nowhere near the athlete and nowhere near the blocker) or how Marty B is really underachieving (what #2 TE is expected to put up big numbers on a team with Witten, Austin, Williams, and Dez).
Look me in the eye. It's okay if you're scared. So am I. But we are scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become. And you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. I know what is within me, even if you can't see it yet. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important than courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am.
All good points Creasy but,
should we have used a 2nd rd pick on a TE that year?.
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
Go Cowboys!!
by scotscowboyfan on Jul 22, 2011 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps not.
But you can’t hold that against him.
Look me in the eye. It's okay if you're scared. So am I. But we are scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become. And you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. I know what is within me, even if you can't see it yet. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important than courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am.
Okay, MartyB may not have been overdrafted based on his talent if another team drafted him in the 2nd round.
But we overdrafted him because we didn’t need another TE that much.
- Formerly fan since '65.
All I ask is that you direct your anger for that towards Jerry, not Marty B.
Look me in the eye. It's okay if you're scared. So am I. But we are scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become. And you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. I know what is within me, even if you can't see it yet. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important than courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am.
by Creasy729 on Jul 23, 2011 2:19 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I look at it as the same way people feel about Roy.
That it was a waste of a high draft pick that could have been used on say a top guard or S.
by Rena on Jul 24, 2011 6:00 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding! Ding!
We have two winners! Tell Creasy and Rena what they’ve won, Rod.
- Formerly fan since '65.
Look I'll admit it, when we drafted him I thought the kid had the potential to be
the next Antonio Gates. Although his receiving skills have been shaky (I think of the two Romo interceptions in the Tennessee game last year, his blocking has been tremendous, absolutely tremendous. Honestly we dont need him to be a lights out receiver AT ALL. We have one of the top receiving corps in the league. We need Marty to do what a 2nd TE does, which is block, block, block, and occasionally provide a safety valve for the QB when under pressure.
Could he develop more? Yes, I think so. Is he annoying as hell? Absolutely. Does he do whats necessary though? Yes, I think he fills his role on the team pretty well.
Like I said, the guy is talented.
I think that while he may never be Antonio Gates, he will certainly be a good starting TE if given that chance in the future.
Look me in the eye. It's okay if you're scared. So am I. But we are scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become. And you're scared of what I could become. Look at me. I won't let myself end where I started. I won't let myself finish where I began. I know what is within me, even if you can't see it yet. Look me in the eyes. I have something more important than courage. I have patience. I will become what I know I am.
This is pretty much my feelings right down the line.
But I wouldn’t be unhappy if we traded him for a position we are short of, like OL, DL, and secondary that another team is stocked at.
No problem with this
as long as they both stay out of trouble off the field, let’em be best buds!
They might make idiots of themselves but as long as the leaders on the team dont feel they’re a negative influence, why should we? As far as the RKG’s, I’m sure garrett knows they’re immature! But they both have done all that has been asked of them thus far and i doubt anyone on the team is worried about their heart.
I also like that fact that my two favorite players on the cowboys are tight.
by howboutdemcowboyz on Jul 23, 2011 3:34 AM CDT reply actions
Dumb and Dumber comes to mind,
can see MB licking that post. :(
Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.
Winston Churchill
Go Cowboys!!
by scotscowboyfan on Jul 23, 2011 10:23 AM CDT up reply actions
If he thought it'd get a laugh...
I’m sure he would.
Rabid and luvin' it
by lonewolfz28 on Jul 24, 2011 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
not sure how though
he could “lick” a post……
Here’s a theoretical play from last year: Snap. Tony takes 7 step drop. Tony looks left at Miles, who is doubled, and looks right to where Roy Williams should be…but instead sees Colombo on his back and a Defensive End foaming at the mouth jumping over Marc’s carcass. Tony proceeds to run like hell and look for Witten
-by CotySaxman on Jul 11, 2011 7:50 AM PDT
Am I the most optimistic Cowboys fan in the World? No, but I have a contract hit out on the guy that is....
by I am Ironman!!! on Jul 25, 2011 5:06 AM CDT up reply actions
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