DAL WR Dez Bryant knows playbook better

Aug 01, 2011

Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant was admittedly shaky last year.

Never mind the great catches, touchdowns and numbers he put up.

He didn't have a good grasp of the Cowboys offense and he lacked confidence.

If knowledge is power, look for Bryant have an even bigger season in 2011.

Nobody has looked better through the first week of Cowboys camp and he attributes that to a better understand of the playbook and being more comfortable in his second year.

"I feel better than last year," Bryant said. "I'm so excited. I can't wait to get on the field. I'm more confident. I know the play book better. I was shy last year. Now its none of that. I feel good."

Fantasy Impact:

Bryant has potential to explode this season as QB Tony Romo is expected to be back to form. Bryant is rated as our 15th best WR and has an ADP of the fifth round, which is still behind teammate Miles Austin (11th, 3rd round ADP). Bryant will be drafted as a WR2, but certainly has a chance to give your team a second WR1 after the season gets underway.

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Fantasy Impact:

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Fantasy Impact:

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