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Posted by nickeatman at 6/19/2011 12:34 PM CDT on truebluefanclub.com


This Top 100 Player list from the NFL Network has been rather interesting this offseason and I would think you can say pretty generous to the Cowboys, who have six on this list.

Any time you can match players for a Top 100 list and the amount of wins from last year, it doesn’t really match up.

The ironic part of having six Cowboys in the Top 100 – and that’s Ratliff (75), Romo (72), Austin (70), Gurode (57), Witten (36) and probably DeMarcus Ware who hasn’t been announced yet – is that the most talented player of all isn’t on this list. Not this year.

To me, Dez Bryant has the most overall talent of any player on this team. Had he not gotten hurt last year and missed the last four games, he would’ve shattered all Cowboys rookie records and could’ve pushed for Rookie of the Year honors. And I also think he would’ve made this list.

I’m guessing this could be a Top 100 list that comes out every summer, or maybe every two years. But it’s been such a hit and a conversation piece that I’m guessing the NFL Network will do it again. When that happens, I’d be shocked if Bryant not only is on the list, but is ranked in the Top 50 or higher.

The key for Bryant will be his health. Last year he played through most of the small bumps and bruises before his broken fibula injury ended his season in Indianapolis. But if he can find a way to stay healthy, Bryant has the tools to be a superstar. That’s no secret there. We all can see that.

He’s got the body to be a possession-receiver and rack up some catches. He’s got enough open-field moves where he’ll get the chance to catch bubble-screen and quick hitches where he’ll get even more receptions. And then he’s got the leaping ability to be a red-zone threat. We actually saw all of that last year.

He’ll have the stats. He’ll have the SportsCenter highlights to go with it and playing for the Cowboys will get him plenty of TV exposure. Bryant didn’t make the list this year. If he continues his path, he’ll not only make it next year, but it’ll be quite a jump to the top-half of the list.
 
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