Dear Dez Bryant, Just Shut Up and Carry Roy Williams Pads

July 26, 2010   ·   Jamal Wilburg   ·   Jump to comments

By now, everyone has heard of the statements made by Dez Bryant after refusing to carry Roy Williams pads after practice. It is in Dez's best interest to shut up and carry the pads.
The bigger story isn't his refusal to take part in rookie rite of passage, it's his lack of respect for Roy Williams. If Terrell Owens or Keyshawn Johnson were the lead receiver on the Cowboys, I would wager that Dez carries the pads. However, Dez sees Roy Williams as the guy he was drafted to replace and refuses to play his rookie games.
Personally, I say that Dez hasn't done anything and needs to earn teammate respect in the same manner he has to earn the star that will go on his helmet. We all know he was drafted to play football, but so was every other rookie that has had to carry someones pads. So far, he is a fan favorite with his spectacular catches in PRACTICE and doesn't need anything to divide the Cowboys fan base.
I have no issue with a rookie that is about to make millions of dol...

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