Dez Bryant isn't unfamiliar with the spotlight. Whether torching defensive backs or special teams at both Oklahoma State and now for the Dallas Cowboys, or seeing his name for off-the-field incidents, Bryant's name appears often in newspapers.
And in the past two weeks, it has been Bryant's issues away from the gridiron that has raised more eyebrows. A couple of weeks back, he was issued a no trespassing citation from a mall after a security officer told his friend to pull his pants up and Bryant argued with the officer. Eventually Bryant apologized and the mall revoked the citation. But writers were quick to add this to a building list of questionable decisions by Bryant.
Bryant now finds himself in the midst of two civil lawsuits totaling almost $900,000 between two different jewelry companies in New York and Texas. Filed one day apart, the lawsuits demand the repayment of purchases that Bryant made on credit, some when he was still a sophomore at Oklahoma State.
Three incidents in two weeks added on to a long list of controversial moments in Dez Bryant's short career thus far. This isn't exactly the type of behavior that the Dallas Cowboys hoped for when they drafted Bryant in the first round in 2010. The attitude is especially unwelcome given the expectations surrounding Bryant's arrival, with many analysts and fans penciling him in as a top receiver for Dallas.
At what point do the Dallas Cowboys step in? I suspect that they will wait for more details to emerge regarding the lawsuits, but I bet they have a close eye on the situation. Bryant's behavior has been childish and immature, distracting to a team that already struggled mightily last year. As the Cowboys attempt to bounce back, I would not be surprised if the organization assigns Bryant a mentor, similar to Tony Dungy and Michael Vick.
If no action is taken, fans shouldn't act surprised if they see Bryant's name again in the papers, but not for catching passes. But maybe a lighter wallet, after he clears these lawsuits up, and a little guidance might help Bryant get back on the right track.
luckily for him, Dez is a freak is is going to make plenty more than $900,000 throughout the rest of his career. still a doofus.
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