Three franchise-tagged players received mega contracts on Wednesday, the last day they were able to agree to long-term deals with their current teams.
Here are some of the reactions shared via social media from the players themselves, teammates and the public concerning the deals Dez Bryant, Demaryius Thomas and Justin Houston inked.
Let’s hear it for Dez, who was not shy about his threats to hold out prior to signing his five-year, $70 million deal.
God is real… #cowboynation stand up #throwupthex
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) July 15, 2015
Can I get #88 with side order of #83 with an extra #11 and a large #82 and a #9 for for dessert😁. #CowboyNation
— Terrance Williams (@TerranceWill2) July 15, 2015
Couldn't be happier for my guy @DezBryant . Nobody deserves it more… just make sure you don't forget your wallet at the next dinner 88.
— Tony Romo (@tonyromo) July 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/Bease11/status/621408397733203972
https://twitter.com/davidg993/status/621422218573058048
Uh oh. The bar is indeed set.
All this BREAKING NEWS. Does this mean the bar is set?? #THEGHOST
— TY Hilton (@TYHilton13) July 15, 2015
Happy for Dez and Demaryius. Congrats fellas @DemaryiusT @DezBryant 🏈🏈🏈💰💰💰💳💳💸💸💸
— Steve Smith II (@SteveSmithII) July 15, 2015
How about Demaryius?
Good job, glad to have you back @DemaryiusT https://t.co/tpAIVFIg3W
— D-Ware (@DeMarcusWare) July 15, 2015
People who say Demaryius Thomas is only good because of Peyton Manning are idiots
— Josh Galindo (@joshgalindo78) July 15, 2015
Thrilled to reach a long-term deal with Demaryius. He is one of the NFL’s top WRs & will continue to be a big part of the Broncos' success!!
— John Elway (@johnelway) July 15, 2015
We can’t forget how this impacts fantasy football.
Demaryius Thomas also signs a $70M, 5 year contract with the Broncos. The two top WR got paid a ton of cash today but good for fantasy.
— DAVID DOREY (@DMDorey) July 15, 2015
Houston is thankful, but others question his lofty salary.
God is Amazing!… Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.… https://t.co/AcvV96lQbK
— Justin Houston (@JHouston50) July 15, 2015
With a long term deal in place, Justin Houston is focused on one goal. https://t.co/zdOwrcAZZ3
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) July 15, 2015
Is Justin Houston really up there w/ Watt and Suh other than in salary?
— Behind the Steel Curtain (@btsteelcurtain) July 15, 2015
https://twitter.com/news_houston/status/621470643695947776
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