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Jerry Jones: Injured WR Dez Bryant must 'be mature, be more grown up about the situation he's in'
01:21 AM CST on Monday, December 6, 2010
By GERRY FRALEY / The Dallas Morning News
gfraley@dallasnews.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Dez Bryant's rookie season with the Cowboys ended Sunday much as it started: with an ankle injury.
Bryant fractured the right ankle while returning a kickoff during the fourth quarter of the win against Indianapolis. On the fateful return, Bryant was trapped behind blocker Victor Butler and pulled down from behind by Kavell Conner.
Bryant was unable to put weight on the foot as he was helped from the field. He was the first player out of the locker room, using crutches to get to a post-game buffet in a hallway.
"I ain't talking to you guys," Bryant said.
Bryant missed much of training camp because of a high sprain to the left ankle and has had trouble with that joint all season. He rolled the left ankle during Friday's practice, creating doubt about his status for this game.
Owner-general manager Jerry Jones hinted at organizational concern over how Bryant will respond.
"This is hard to handle as much as he wants to be with the team, out on the practice field, being a part of these games," Jones said. "He's going to have to bite that, be mature, be more grown up about the situation he's in."
This is the second consecutive year in which Bryant's season has played prematurely. He missed the final nine games at Oklahoma State last season because of an NCAA violation.
Bryant had one catch in this game and seven in his last four games. He finished with 45 catches for 561 yards and six touchdowns. He also returned two punts for scores.
"He certainly made great strides in his rookie year," interim head coach Jason Garrett said. "Hopefully, he'll continue to learn when he's out."
Kevin Ogletree replaced Bryant at wideout, but did not have a pass thrown to him.
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01:21 AM CST on Monday, December 6, 2010
By GERRY FRALEY / The Dallas Morning News
gfraley@dallasnews.com
INDIANAPOLIS – Dez Bryant's rookie season with the Cowboys ended Sunday much as it started: with an ankle injury.
Bryant fractured the right ankle while returning a kickoff during the fourth quarter of the win against Indianapolis. On the fateful return, Bryant was trapped behind blocker Victor Butler and pulled down from behind by Kavell Conner.
Bryant was unable to put weight on the foot as he was helped from the field. He was the first player out of the locker room, using crutches to get to a post-game buffet in a hallway.
"I ain't talking to you guys," Bryant said.
Bryant missed much of training camp because of a high sprain to the left ankle and has had trouble with that joint all season. He rolled the left ankle during Friday's practice, creating doubt about his status for this game.
Owner-general manager Jerry Jones hinted at organizational concern over how Bryant will respond.
"This is hard to handle as much as he wants to be with the team, out on the practice field, being a part of these games," Jones said. "He's going to have to bite that, be mature, be more grown up about the situation he's in."
This is the second consecutive year in which Bryant's season has played prematurely. He missed the final nine games at Oklahoma State last season because of an NCAA violation.
Bryant had one catch in this game and seven in his last four games. He finished with 45 catches for 561 yards and six touchdowns. He also returned two punts for scores.
"He certainly made great strides in his rookie year," interim head coach Jason Garrett said. "Hopefully, he'll continue to learn when he's out."
Kevin Ogletree replaced Bryant at wideout, but did not have a pass thrown to him.
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