Dez Bryant Update: Profile – Scouting Report – 40 Time

The Dallas Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant in the 2010 NFL draft and it seems more light has been shed on family problems than his on field play. Well I think it is high time that we take a look at the skills, scouting report, 40-Time and mini camp impressions of the talented wide receiver. The first thing that confirms Dez Bryants talent level to me is the fact that Cowboys veteran WR Patrick Crayton doesn’t even want to show up to OTA’s he would rather go to another team, however reports are Crayton is coming to camp.

I have no problem saying goodbye to Crayton, he is not worth the 2 million plus incentives….plus a headache. However this post is about Dez Bryant and his awesome athletic talents, so lets get back to the topic at hand.

Dez Bryant Profile, Scouting Report, 40 Time
Dez Bryant Height: 6’2″
Dez Bryant Weight: 225
Dez Bryant 40 Time: 4.52

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THE RANGERS REPORT – July 28

If you’re not betting NFL yet, you should turn your attention back to the Texas Rangers. They continue to sizzle in July, having gone 5-1 in the last week, and it’s almost time to wonder if they’ll be buyers before the trade deadline passes. Let’s catch up with the Rangers.

Season record: 55-42
AL West rank: 2
Odds to win World Series: 60 to 1

THE LINEUP

For most of the Texas hitters, the news is very good these days. Nelson Cruz’s power display at the Home Run Derby must’ve lit a fire under him, as he’s up to 24 homers and is hitting .348 since the All-Star Break. Even hotter post-break? Michael Young, who’s now hitting .447 since the break after three straight three-hit games. Another man fueling the Rangers’ increased betting hopes? Hank Blalock. He’s back to fairly regular lineup duty and has responded by hitting .298 with five homers and 17 RBI over 21 games this month.

Unfortunately, the Rangers can’t get Josh Hamilton going. He’s now hitless in 15 at-bats and has been dropped to seventh in the order for now.

THE ROTATION

Could rotation help be on the way? Though they’re not the favorites, the Rangers have reportedly entered the Roy Halladay sweepstakes, dangling a package of good prospects including blue chipper Neftali Feliz. Acquiring Halladay would seriously boost Texas’ chances of competing with the Angels and, heck, Texas could increase the price per head at Rangers Ballpark whenever Doc pitches if they wanted to.

The Tommy Hunter craze continues. The rookie held the Tigers to one run over seven innings for his third major-league win Monday night. He’s allowed one or fewer runs in four straight starts. Baseball predictions experts suggest he’ll continue his success as long as he’s facing lineups for the first time.

THE BULLPEN

Frank Francisco is still working his way back from pneumonia, but he doesn’t have to hurry. C.J. Wilson has converted all four save tries since taking over closing duties. He looks quite comfortable in the role, having saved 11 of 13 attempts overall this season.

OVERALL OUTLOOK

The Angels never seem to slump, but the Rangers deserve lots of credit for hanging in the AL West race. The bats are heating up again and the young pitching is stepping up its game, so the Rangers could compete for the Wild Card or division crown after all.