Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is aware what happened Monday night. As in, how the Washington Redskins chose to cover Pittsburgh Steelers All Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown — with Bashaud Breeland, and not $16 million cornerback Josh Norman.
Asked about that decision on Tuesday, Bryant had a funny response.
“No comment. L.O.L.,” Bryant said before walking off laughing.
Like, he actually said the letters L-O-L, which is terrific.
Bryant, you see, had his hands full with Norman last season in the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day massacre at the hands of Norman’s former team, the Carolina Panthers.
Norman got in Bryant’s head early in the game, and the banged-up wideout — Bryant was battling foot, ankle and knee injuries at the time — was limited to two catches for 26 yards with Norman seeing a lot of him that day.
When Norman signed with the Redskins this summer, we salivated at the idea of him seeing both Bryant and New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. twice per season. It turns out that Bryant also is excited about the potential matchup.
“I can’t wait,” Bryant told The Dallas Morning News. “I think it’s going to be exciting for both sides. We look forward to playing some great football.”
Bryant and Norman actually have been respectful of each other over the past year when asked about each other.
“He has earned his respect in this league,” Bryant said. “When you go up against a guy like that, you’re going to have bring your best because if you don’t, he’ll get the best of you.”
Norman made similar comments about Bryant this summer.
The Redskins’ strategy on Brown failed badly. He torched them for a huge night that included two touchdowns on Breeland’s watch. One would have to think that Norman sees — if not travels with — Bryant quite a bit on Sunday. Norman bit his tongue respectfully at his new team’s defensive game plan after his first game in a Redskins uniform. But it would shock no one if the ultra-competitive corner begs Redskins defensive coordinator Joe Barry for a shot at Bryant.
If it happens, it will be fun for all to watch. And it might justify the Redskins spending so much on their cornerback.
Asked about that decision on Tuesday, Bryant had a funny response.
“No comment. L.O.L.,” Bryant said before walking off laughing.
Like, he actually said the letters L-O-L, which is terrific.
Bryant, you see, had his hands full with Norman last season in the Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Day massacre at the hands of Norman’s former team, the Carolina Panthers.
Norman got in Bryant’s head early in the game, and the banged-up wideout — Bryant was battling foot, ankle and knee injuries at the time — was limited to two catches for 26 yards with Norman seeing a lot of him that day.
When Norman signed with the Redskins this summer, we salivated at the idea of him seeing both Bryant and New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. twice per season. It turns out that Bryant also is excited about the potential matchup.
“I can’t wait,” Bryant told The Dallas Morning News. “I think it’s going to be exciting for both sides. We look forward to playing some great football.”
Bryant and Norman actually have been respectful of each other over the past year when asked about each other.
“He has earned his respect in this league,” Bryant said. “When you go up against a guy like that, you’re going to have bring your best because if you don’t, he’ll get the best of you.”
Norman made similar comments about Bryant this summer.
The Redskins’ strategy on Brown failed badly. He torched them for a huge night that included two touchdowns on Breeland’s watch. One would have to think that Norman sees — if not travels with — Bryant quite a bit on Sunday. Norman bit his tongue respectfully at his new team’s defensive game plan after his first game in a Redskins uniform. But it would shock no one if the ultra-competitive corner begs Redskins defensive coordinator Joe Barry for a shot at Bryant.
If it happens, it will be fun for all to watch. And it might justify the Redskins spending so much on their cornerback.
if he wants. He's on pace for 16 catches and 128 yards this year.
