Dez Bryant on Massive Contract: Money is ‘not going to change the way I play’

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant says his massive contract will not change him. Bryant signed a five-year, $70 million contract with $45 million in guarantees more than two weeks ago, making him one of the highest paid receivers in the league.

"It's no pressure, man," Bryant said the first day of training camp practice reported by ESPN.com. "It's no pressure. That deal don't make me. It don't make me. I play this game because I love this game. I don't give a damn about none of that. It's not going to change the way I play. It's not going to change the way I act. I'm here. Like, thank you, I can go buy me a home and now I'm able to take care of my family. Yeah, I love that, but as far as me performing on the field, like, I take full pride in that."

Bryant, 26, is expected to have another stellar year. Although he was not around the team during the spring due to contract negotiations, he is ready to do whatever his coaches want in order for him to be ready for the upcoming season.

"I'm going to listen to the coaches," Bryant said. "Whatever they tell me to do and when it's time for me to go full throttle, I'll be ready whenever they think."

Last season the two-time Pro Bowl receiver made 88 receptions for 1,320 yards and a league-leading 16 touchdowns. He is the only Cowboy receiver to record at least 85 catches, 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns in three consecutive seasons. Despite his impressive stats, Bryant says he is focused on getting better.

"It's all about the work I put in," Bryant said. "I don't have a set goal. I really don't. You always want to be better the next year but ... it's not based off of the numbers. It's the way you physically feel and mentally. Like the maturity."

Bryant will be just 31 years old when his contract expires.

The Cowboys will be opening their season on Sunday, Sept. 13 against the New York Giants.