Back in August, Dallas Cowboys' rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant made headlines for refusing to carry the shoulder pads of teammate Roy Williams. While some foolish "pundits" and fans found this news amusing based on Williams' stat line last season, those who know anything about football shook their heads in unison. This was an unnecessary and serious affront to team dynamics and traditions (Dez's excuse that he "didn't know" about the hazing tradition was ridiculous; anyone who has played football at any level, from middle school through the pros, has paid their dues via a simple hazing tradition such as this at some point in time).
Williams quietly assured the press at the time that Bryant would get his. And last night, he taught the rook a little something about respect.
From ESPN Dallas/Fortworth:
Bryant took the offensive players out to Pappas Bros. Steakhouse. Williams, however, made sure Bryant got the message, inviting defensive players as well.
And guess who was left holding the bill afterward.
"They got the young fella," said Bryant's adviser, David Wells. "What could he say? He had to pay it unless he wanted to wash dishes for a month."
Players ordered basically everything on the menu and even took home bottles of wine.
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