Parcells VS Bryant
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:54 am
Cowboys' Bryant, Parcells argue in practice
11:40 PM CDT on Tuesday, June 8, 2004
By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News
IRVING – Receiver Antonio Bryant’s future with the Cowboys could be in jeopardy after he was involved in a brief altercation with coach Bill Parcells during Tuesday’s practice, according to several witnesses.
Although the Cowboys concluded their three-day veteran mini-camp on Monday, they are participating in on-field activities the rest of the week, which that are not open to the media.
The witnesses said the incident occurred early in practice during team drills.
It began with after Bryant being became upset with the number of repetitions he was getting during a drill. He began openly complaining, and Parcells told him to stop.
After an exchange of words, Bryant took off his pads, slammed them to the ground and began to leave the practice field. Parcells followed and they exchanged more words.
Several players separated the two men – Bryant had to be restrained by teammates – before the incident escalated further.
The rest of practice continued without incident.
The Cowboys could choose to release Bryant, fine him for conduct detrimental to the team or keep him on the roster do nothing. If Bryant were released, he would count about $300,000 against the club’s 2004 salary cap. He is scheduled to earn $455,000 this season.
In December, the Cowboys released nickel cornerback Derek Ross, their nickel cornerback, after several off-the-field incidents.
Bryant and Ross are close friends.
Club spokesman Rich Dalrymple said coach Bill Parcells was unavailable for comment. Bryant and owner Jerry Jones could not be reached for comment.
Bryant, entering his third season, has often complained about his role in Dallas. Still, he was expected to be a key member of the Cowboys’ receiving corps.
Although Keyshawn Johnson and Terry Glenn are expected to start, Bryant is the only other proven receiver on the roster. Randal Williams, the Cowboys’ fourth receiver, did not catch a regular-season pass last season.
Bryant performed well in the three-day mini-camp, and the Cowboys are counting on him to have a big season after struggling he struggled in 2003.
He caught 39 passes for 550 yards with two touchdowns, while struggling with drops. Twice In two games, he failed to catch a pass.
In 2002, Bryant caught 44 passes for 733 yards and six touchdowns, including a 24-yard game-winner with 56 seconds left against Carolina.
But he’s also struggled to contain his emotions throughout his career.
Bryant, who won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best college receiver as a sophomore, left Pittsburgh after his junior year as the school’s all-time leading receiver.
Most draft experts considered him a first-round talent, but he dropped to the second round because of questions surrounding about his attitude.
He openly complained about his role as a rookie and threw several sideline tantrums. He reduced the complaints and tantrums last season, but they still existed.
Dallasnews.com staff writer Matt Mosley contributed to this report.
E-mail jjtaylor@dallasnews.com
11:40 PM CDT on Tuesday, June 8, 2004
By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News
IRVING – Receiver Antonio Bryant’s future with the Cowboys could be in jeopardy after he was involved in a brief altercation with coach Bill Parcells during Tuesday’s practice, according to several witnesses.
Although the Cowboys concluded their three-day veteran mini-camp on Monday, they are participating in on-field activities the rest of the week, which that are not open to the media.
The witnesses said the incident occurred early in practice during team drills.
It began with after Bryant being became upset with the number of repetitions he was getting during a drill. He began openly complaining, and Parcells told him to stop.
After an exchange of words, Bryant took off his pads, slammed them to the ground and began to leave the practice field. Parcells followed and they exchanged more words.
Several players separated the two men – Bryant had to be restrained by teammates – before the incident escalated further.
The rest of practice continued without incident.
The Cowboys could choose to release Bryant, fine him for conduct detrimental to the team or keep him on the roster do nothing. If Bryant were released, he would count about $300,000 against the club’s 2004 salary cap. He is scheduled to earn $455,000 this season.
In December, the Cowboys released nickel cornerback Derek Ross, their nickel cornerback, after several off-the-field incidents.
Bryant and Ross are close friends.
Club spokesman Rich Dalrymple said coach Bill Parcells was unavailable for comment. Bryant and owner Jerry Jones could not be reached for comment.
Bryant, entering his third season, has often complained about his role in Dallas. Still, he was expected to be a key member of the Cowboys’ receiving corps.
Although Keyshawn Johnson and Terry Glenn are expected to start, Bryant is the only other proven receiver on the roster. Randal Williams, the Cowboys’ fourth receiver, did not catch a regular-season pass last season.
Bryant performed well in the three-day mini-camp, and the Cowboys are counting on him to have a big season after struggling he struggled in 2003.
He caught 39 passes for 550 yards with two touchdowns, while struggling with drops. Twice In two games, he failed to catch a pass.
In 2002, Bryant caught 44 passes for 733 yards and six touchdowns, including a 24-yard game-winner with 56 seconds left against Carolina.
But he’s also struggled to contain his emotions throughout his career.
Bryant, who won the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s best college receiver as a sophomore, left Pittsburgh after his junior year as the school’s all-time leading receiver.
Most draft experts considered him a first-round talent, but he dropped to the second round because of questions surrounding about his attitude.
He openly complained about his role as a rookie and threw several sideline tantrums. He reduced the complaints and tantrums last season, but they still existed.
Dallasnews.com staff writer Matt Mosley contributed to this report.
E-mail jjtaylor@dallasnews.com
