Why Dallas Cowboys Absolutely Must Extend WR Dez Bryant’s Contract

February 11, 2014   ·   Jonathan Bales   ·   Jump to comments

Wide receiver Dez Bryant is the most valuable player on the Dallas Cowboys not named "Tony Romo," and it isn't even close. With all of the salary-cap trouble the Cowboys have had, their top priority needs to be re-signing Bryant.
In today's NFL, wide receivers are more important than ever. As valuable as offensive linemen are to a quarterback's success, you could argue a big, play-making receiver is even more vital. Quarterbacks are getting the ball out quicker than ever, as evidenced by their time spent in the pocket, recorded by Pro Football Focus (subscription required). That decreases the value of linemen and increases that of pass-catchers.
Furthermore, Bryant is a scarce player. It's not like the Cowboys can go out and find another receiver with his combination of size and ball skills. His skill set is irreplaceable.
Most people seem to understand that the Cowboys should re-sign Bryant, but few understand his worth. The guys at DallasCowboys.com discussed ...

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