The Dallas Cowboys have always had their cast of outlandish and outspoken characters over the course of their 60-year history. From legends and Hall of Famers like quarterback Roger Staubach, running backs Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith, cornerback Deion Sanders and wide receiver Michael Irvin. The Cowboys have never had a shortage of players who wanted the spotlight, attention, and overall demanding of respect from the fans and media.
It’s now 2020 and the Cowboys have two-time Pro Bowl defensive end, DeMarcus Lawrence. With the Cowboys finishing 8-8 and largely underachieving, he has not stopped answering all of the questions he’s been asked. In an interview with Bleacher Report Gridiron, Lawrence welcomed a Q & A with fans in which none of them held back when it came to the choice of topics.
The gloves came off early from the fans. A New York Giants fan in particular asked about the situation that occurred outside of AT&T Stadium involving a young Giants fan asking for his autograph. “The reason why I did the fella like that … first off I really didn’t see him, but saw he had the wrong jersey on. It really wasn’t any harm to him. I just treated the kid like I treat anyone else. I was walking pretty fast! No autographs for anyone that day,” Lawrence answered as he tried to finally clear the air.
DeMarcus Lawrence clears the air pic.twitter.com/ZKZIq2my4X
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) February 1, 2020
Another question regarding something that has been heavily debated recently was the question of, who should be labeled as the real “Hot Boyz”? It has become a Twitter war between members of the Dallas Cowboys defense and the NFC Champion, San Francisco 49ers defense.
One would assume all in good fun but it seemed like Lawrence was very passionate about this brand. Lawrence recently has went on record to call the 49ers frauds. He went on to explain a little more as to why he felt this way.
“Cause they don’t have no identity behind it. Reason we came up with Hotboyz was because of brotherhood. People can recognize us as the Hot Boyz from what we do on the field and off the field but swag like that, it’s gonna be cocky so I’m not surprised.”
Something Lawrence did not shy away from was his thoughts on a possible return to Dallas for free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant.
Bryant has surfaced back in Cowboys-related news in recent weeks when he made clear that he wants to be given a chance to rejoin the team in 2020. Or, according to the tweet a few weeks back, the Cowboys, Saints or Ravens.
My dream goals… I want to suit up in the blue and silver…the black and gold or black and purple…
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 24, 2020
When Lawrence was asked about a possible reunion between Bryant and the Cowboys, he made it quite clear that it would be welcomed. “If 88, the X factor, wants a shot we gotta give him a shot. Cowboys are home to Dez and he’s always accepted in my book.” In a follow up question of who he would like the Cowboys to add to the teams roster next season, once again, Lawrence sided with Bryant, “I’d say bring Dez Bryant back. 88 is always welcome here.”
He then decided to have some fun with a another Giants fan when he was asked about New York’s future. “Well, my guy, only thing I can say is as long as my career prolongs I don’t think it’s looking good for the Giants.”
One fan put Lawrence on the spot when he was asked who the best quarterback in the NFL was, past and present. Without hesitation, “Present day: Dak Prescott, Past: Dak Prescott.” That has to warm the heart of Prescott as he himself awaits his new long term deal with the team.
Lawrence has always been good for this team. Not just from a statistical standpoint but as an individual who has verbally and physically battled for all of his teammates. In any win or loss, Lawrence has never been short for words or comments. Even in his shorter phrases, or one word answers, they have always left an impact with the media and his colleges. Last year, as Cowboys fans know, Lawrence signed a five-year, $105 million dollar contract. This should give current Dallas players and potential 2020 new additions some comfort that they have a guy like him in the locker room.
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