FRISCO, Texas _ Dez Bryant only caught one pass Sunday in Cleveland. He's fine with that because the Cowboys won 35-10.
Some critics don't believe him. They think Bryant needs 10-15 targets per game to be happy.
"I feel like I've been misunderstood for so long, but people can think whatever they want to think," Bryant said Thursday. "I know who I am. ... First off, I wasn't even supposed to be in the league right now according to a lot of people, but I'm here. A lot of people try to say I'm a me, me, me guy. I've never been. That's not how I was taught."
Bryant sees himself as one of the most double-teamed receivers in the NFL. It doesn't frustrate him. Those defensive coverages have led to wide-open catches for his teammates.
He takes pride in receiving the extra attention.
"How many big games have I had and we lost? And I said, 'It's not about that. I don't care. We didn't win.' Same thing, if we winning and I'm not getting it, that's OK," Bryant said. "It's OK, we're winning. I know my time is going to come. When it comes, it's going to be big."
Since Bryant pointed out that many didn't think he'd make it seven seasons in the NFL, the star receiver was asked why he believes he's still in the league.
"Because of who I am as a person," Bryant said. "Who I am. I feel like I'm a great person. I do. I care about people. I genuinely care about people. I like to see people do good. I've been around a lot of hate in my life. That's something I try my best to eliminate every day."
