Betting on yourself can be a smart move, but timing often dictates the result. Dez Bryant turned down a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, only to sign with the Saints months later on a one-year contract and suffer a season-ending injury. Timing is crucial when a professional athlete chooses to bet on themself, and unfortunately for Dez Bryant it may have cost him his future in football.
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