Don’t tell me you love me, show me.
That’s how Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Dez Bryant is feeling about the Cowboys. Bryant has openly expressed wanting a long-term contract with significant guarantees, but it looks like the Cowboys are a little hesitant to give it to him.
It’s reported Cowboys Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said that the team is leaning toward using the franchise tag on Bryant, a move that wouldn’t be necessary if both parties could agree on a long-term deal.
The wideout took to Twitter to vent some of his frustrations in a response to a fan who commented that they loved how dedicated Bryant was to the franchise. Bryant responded by saying he “wished they [Cowboys] felt the same way but it’s cool, it’s business.”
There’s no question Bryant has earned the long-term contract, with an NFL-best 56 touchdowns since the start of the 2010 season. That’s more TDs over the first five years of a career than any receiver other than Jerry Rice and Randy Moss, which is Hall of Fame-caliber company.
You’ve got to wonder why the Cowboys aren’t ready to dish out that money to keep Dez around for the long haul.
