It is clear that Dez Bryant has established himself as one of the most important members of the Dallas Cowboys. Despite some injuries and passionate outbursts, the wide receiver is one of the most reliable players out on the field. As he works towards the end of his rookie contract, Bryant will reportedly be demanding a long-term deal this offseason.
While being very passionate about football on the field, Bryant is also going to express that same passion when it comes to getting paid. The receiver is in the final two years of his rookie contract, but will be wanting an extension sooner rather than later. The NFL Network is reporting that Bryant's advisor David Wells is saying that the receiver will be pushing to get a long-term deal this offseason with the Cowboys.
As of now, Bryant will be making $1.78 million in 2014 which is the final year of his contract. The issue is that the Cowboys are currently $30 million over the salary cap for the coming year. This will make things extremely difficult when it comes to giving Bryant more money. The Cowboys simply do not have it at this time. Dallas will have to clear at least $40 million in order to get next year's draft picks signed to contract before they can even consider re-signing Bryant.
The receiver will of course be looking for a max-salary contract. He has been one of the leading receivers for Dallas since getting drafted four years ago. He has 3,576 career yards and 35 touchdowns while insisting he is one of the best players in the league. Dallas would be very dumb not to give Bryant what he wants. They will, it just might not be this offseason.
Bryant is coming off yet another passionate game where he was flagged for protesting a penalty during the team's win against the Minnesota Vikings. Bryant removed his helmet will arguing a pass interference call that drew a 15-yard penalty in itself. The receiver claimed he had no idea that was a flag.
The receiver did not exactly have a game that would display why he deserves a new contract. Bryant put up a quiet 64 yards that included two dropped passes. While cameras watched his every move, the Cowboys coaching staff is insisting that Bryant continue to display that "positive passion" he made headlines for last week.
