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There are very few players in the NFL as polarizing as Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. As controversial as he may be, there is no doubting Bryant's toughness.
The star wideout has played through his fair share of injuries throughout his eight-year career. However, Bryant advises younger players that they should not attempt to play through the pain like he has, according to Jon Machota the Dallas Morning News
“I’d tell them to get their body right,” Bryant said. “I would tell them that that’s a mistake that I made. I’d tell them to get their body right. Keep it healthy, that should be the No. 1 goal.”
Bryant added that temporary toughness could be detrimental to one's physical health in the long run.
“Sometimes you got to make those sacrifices. It’s hard. You want to be out there on that field. You want to make plays. You want to be out there with your teammates. But you can’t compromise your body. That’s what I’d tell them.”
Bryant's injury history dates back from 2012 until now. However, his competitive nature did not allow him to miss any more extra time than what was expected. He has undergone it all from a fractured finger to lingering issues with his ankles and knees.
Still, his underwhelming performance last season and boisterous persona have seemingly raised questions about his future in Dallas. That could be why Bryant feels the need to urge younger players about attempting to fight through injury. Perhaps if he had been a bit more cautious with his body, the Cowboys would have no doubt about making him part of their long-term plans.
