Tag: Ventell Bryant

News: Dak’s no-deal fallout, Aldon Smith’s hand workout, NFLPA talking opt-out

In addition to dissecting Prescott’s no-deal, we check names to know in training camp and a high school visit by Ezekiel Elliott.

So… anything happening in Cowboys Nation?

In this edition of News and Notes, get up to speed on what went down between the Joneses and Dak Prescott as Wednesday’s deadline came and went. Of particular interest: reports of a last-minute Hail Mary attempt, social media reactions from fans (including Prescott’s own blood), winners and losers, and the chances of Prescott staying with the organization beyond 2020.

In non-Dak developments, an update regarding players who may be considering opting out of the COVID-19 season, Aldon Smith’s impressive handwork, names to know as training camp nears, and Ezekiel Elliott going back to high school. Here’s what Cowboys fans need to know today.

Dak deadline passes: Cowboys’ Prescott to play 2020 under tag :: Cowboys Wire

The biggest news of the day was the thing that didn’t happen. Now any long-term contract discussions between Prescott and the front office are on hold until the 2020 season is over.

Report: Cowboys tried at ‘last minute’ to do long-term Prescott deal :: Cowboys Wire

NFL Network’s Jane Slater revealed shortly after Wednesday’s deadline that there was an eleventh-hour conversation between the two sides.

Twitter reactions: Prescott’s brother doesn’t know how much longer he’ll root for Cowboys :: Cowboys Wire

Opinions flooded the Twittersphere upon news of the contract impasse, with Dak’s older brother offering one of the more notable takes regarding the team’s loyalty to his star sibling.

Cowboys don’t have cap space to tag Prescott again in 2021 :: Cowboys Wire

K.D. Drummond breaks down the Cowboys’ cap situation for next season. Contrary to what many are saying, tagging Dak Prescott again may not be in the cards after all.

No deal for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys: Picking winners, losers, and dominoes :: ESPN

Among those Bill Barnwell thinks have to be pleased with Wednesday’s signing snafu: the Colts, Patriots, Jaguars, and the rest of the NFC East. Losers? Deshaun Watson, Cam Newton, and us. (Dak Prescott himself makes both lists.)

Ranking tagged players based on who’s most likely to stay put in ’21 :: NFL.com

Guess who’s number one? “The most tiresome debate in sports television just got renewed for another season!” says Around the NFL editor Gregg Rosenthal about the Prescott/Cowboys soap opera.

NFLPA makes key demands for opt-out, guarantee stipends :: Cowboys Wire

With training camps set to begin in a couple weeks, the NFLPA makes specific demands of the NFL for the 2020 season.

Aldon Smith is working on his hands in this training video :: Blogging The Boys

Aldon Smith is looking to make a monster comeback after a five-year absence, and he showed off his hand workouts in a recent training video.

Film room: 3 Cowboys you shouldn’t forget about heading into camp, including a young safety with upside :: Dallas Morning News

John Owning talks about how Donovan Wilson, C.J. Goodwin, and Ventell Bryant may be names to remember as training camp draws near.

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Can Ventell Bryant turn a 100% TD ratio into a 2020 gig with Cowboys?

Our countdown to the regular season continues with another of the young WRs hoping they can make a name for themselves behind the Big 3. Bryant’s claim to fame? He’s been perfect thus far. | From @iFearGodBoi

It is safe to assume the Dallas Cowboys will have one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL this season. With the selection of Ceedee Lamb the Cowboys have added another playmaker to the receiver position alongside Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup. They also boast a top five running back in Ezekial Elliot, an up and coming tight end in Blake Jarwin, a top three offensive line unit and last but certainly not least a rapidly improving Dak Prescott, looking to cement himself among the elite players at the position, orchestrating it all.

Finding holes on this offense at the moment is a hard task to do but there is an interesting competition developing at the back end of the receiver depth chart. Who will emerge as the fourth and fifth guys among a group of young receivers?  The answer to that question could be Ventell Bryant.

Rookie Year

Bryant attended Temple University where he racked up 173 receptions, which ranks first all-time in team history, 2444 yards, and scored 10 touchdowns in his career.

Bryant went undrafted but received a tryout from the Cincinnati Bengals over the summer before signing to the Cowboys practice squad on September 2, 2019.

He spent exactly a month on the practice squad before being activated on October 2. Appearing in 12 games, Bryant was primarily a special team player but in Week 13 against the Bills caught a ball down the seam for a touchdown for his only catch and score of the season.

2020 Outlook

The new year didn’t start off well for Bryant as he was arrested in his home city of Tampa, Florida on a DUI charge. The word on that situation has been pretty quiet and his focus now must be finding a way to avoid any more off the field issues.

Listed at 6-foot-3, 205 pounds Ventell has good size and will need to continue to develop his chemistry with Prescott as well as Andy Dalton. He’ll need to take advantage of balls that come his way gaining trust not only from his quarterback but coaches as well.

Bryant has a slight edge over the receivers at the back end of the roster because of his effectiveness as a special teams player, a skill that surely will be valued with  new special teams coach John “Bones” Fassel. In the the end, much of Bryant’s chances at making the team depends on how he takes advantages of the opportunities given to him and with the likelihood of a shortened pre-season he must start quickly to secure his roster spot.

This is part of our Countdown to the Regular Season player profile countdown. With 81 days remaining until the NFL’s first game, up next is wide receiver Jon’Vea Johnson.

| Antwaun Woods | Tyrone Crawford | Trysten Hill | Jalen Jelks |
| Dontari Poe | Randy Gregory | Gerald McCoy | Dorance Armstrong |
| L.P. Ladouceur | DeMarcus Lawrence | Blake Jarwin | CeeDee Lamb |
| Cole Hikutini | Dalton Schultz | Noah Brown | Sean McKeon |

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News: Jones in high demand, but Cooper not? Cowboys’ Dak contingencies

Also, backup plans for Dak Prescott, Michael Bennett eyes a Seattle return, Jaylon Smith talks business, and how coronavirus impacts Dallas.

Several Cowboys players are inching closer to new contracts, but some of them may be signed by other teams. Michael Bennett might be on his way out of Dallas, Byron Jones is a red-hot commodity, Amari Cooper may not be as sought-after as anticipated, and Robert Quinn’s status is a genuine wild card. And as Prescott Payday Watch drags on, some talking head-types are starting to kick around their thoughts on what the team should do if the starting quarterback holds out in a deal dispute.

All that, plus news on how the coronavirus is affecting team business, Blake Jarwin may be called on to step up, Jaylon Smith talks business, a Dallas wideout is in legal trouble, more mock drafts… and DeMarcus Ware shows he still has legitimate hops. Here’s the News and Notes.

Reports: Some teams expect Byron Jones to become the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history :: Blogging the Boys

Someone is about to break their piggy bank wide open for the Pro Bowl cornerback, but it almost certainly won’t be Jerry Jones as Byron Jones is expected to ink a deal worth between $16 and $18 million per season.

‘GMFB’: Cowboys’ contingency plan if Dak Prescott holds out :: NFL.com

The Good Morning Football crew do a round-table discussion on what Plan B might look like if Dak Prescott gets into a training camp staredown with the owner.

Why drafting Jalen Hurts would make sense for the Cowboys :: ESPN

The Get Up cast think drafting Heisman Trophy runner-up Jalen Hurts could be an interesting backup strategy for Dallas.

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Cowboys may need to cross Michael Bennett off return-pending list :: Cowboys Wire

A veteran player returning to the team he had the most success with for one final tour of duty is nothing new.

Cowboys positional review: Is this the year TE Blake Jarwin sees a larger role? :: The Athletic

Jason Witten’s 2019 stat line looked awfully close to the one he posted the last year he played while Blake Jarwin’s 2019 numbers, were nearly identical to the ones he compiled the year Witten was gone.

Why the Cowboys want ‘real deal’ Quinn back :: The Mothership

Sacks don’t tell the whole story for defensive ends (see: DeMarcus Lawrence), but the Cowboys would be hard-pressed to easily replace the 11.5 of them that Robert Quinn produced in 2019. To hear both Quinn and Jerry Jones tell it, neither wants the team to have to try.

Dallas Cowboys: 3 lower-cost options to replace Robert Quinn at DE :: Sport DFW

On the other hand, if Quinn’s resurgence last season pushed his price tag beyond what the Joneses are willing to pay, there are more budget-conscious choices on the market.

Cowboys WR Ventell Bryant arrested on DUI charge in Florida :: Cowboys Wire

After admitting to “several margaritas” during a traffic stop in Tampa for operating without headlights, the 2019 undrafted free agent was charged by police with driving under the influence.

Could demand actually be lower than expected for Amari Cooper? :: Blogging the Boys

“What if Amari isn’t as valued around the league as we all thought?”

Dallas Cowboys’ Jaylon Smith: Invest in minority businesses to close income gap :: USA Today

The Pro Bowl linebacker tackles a different opponent in a column he’s written for USA Today, exploring the serious income disparity problem that many kids growing up in neighborhoods like Smith’s hometown face.

Different perspectives: Two complete 7-round Cowboys mock drafts :: The Athletic

More mocks! Jon Machota and Saad Yousuf each take a stab at filling out the Cowboys roster with seven rounds’ worth of college talent. Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and cornerback Damon Arnette appear on both mocks, but it’s not all defense.

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Cowboys WR Ventell Bryant arrested on DUI charge in Florida

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ventell Bryant arrested for driving under the influence in Tampa on Wednesday.

There’s a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver making headlines, but unfortunately it’s for the wrong reasons. 23-year-old Ventell Bryant was charged with driving under the influence on Wednesday morning. The incident took place in his hometown of Tampa, Florida when he was pulled over for driving without his headlights.

With a new coaching staff in town, any lapse in judgment is the kind of thing that a player on the roster bubble simply can’t afford to make.

From The Athletic’s Greg Auman:

The arresting officer noted that Bryant was slow to stop, and after being stopped, “exhibited several clues of impairment, to include bloodshot and glassy eyes, slurred speech, an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath.” The arrest report says he “admitted to consuming several margaritas” before submitting to a breath test, which eventually showed a blood-alcohol level of .102 and .099…

Bryant played in 12 games for the Cowboys in 2019, and was primarily used on special teams, appearing in 45% of those snaps. He did catch one pass for a touchdown in the Thanksgiving day loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Bryant is under contract for the 2020 season, but does not have any guaranteed money in his deal, meaning a release would result in no dead money on the Dallas cap.

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