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Green Bay Packers: 5 reasons they should consider signing Dez Bryant

By Brian Sampson

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys runs onto the field prior to their NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 17, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 17: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys runs onto the field prior to their NFL game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 17, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 22: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a catch for a two-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – OCTOBER 22: Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a catch for a two-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on October 22, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

1. He can still play.

Despite all else, Bryant still has something left in the tank. Many people have overexaggerated his downfall, claiming he simply can’t play. The fact is, he can play, just not at the salary he was about to command this season.

Just last year, he put up 838 yards and six touchdowns while catching 69 passes. While those aren’t great numbers, they are better than average.

It’s also worth noting he played with the overrated Dak Prescott at quarterback. Prescott was billed as the next Troy Aikman after he went 13-3 in his rookie season and helped lead the Cowboys to a first-round bye in the playoffs. However, he’s much more of a game manager than anything else, only throwing for 23 and 22 touchdowns respectively in his first two seasons in the NFL. He could certainly get closer to the 1000 yard mark with Rodgers as his quarterback.

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