The money is impressive and it is a nice feeling to have #88 locked up for the prime years of his career, but the lack of any conduct restrictions or sanctions in the deal speaks volumes about how Bryant has matured during his time in Dallas.
The Dallas Cowboys took a gamble on Dez Bryant when they made him their first-round selection in the 2010 NFL Draft. Bryant obviously had the physical tools to play receiver at the highest level, but he came to the Metroplex with some excess baggage. For reasons that we will not rehash here, many 'experts' were waiting to see the troubled young man crash and burn.