IRVING, Texas - Dez Bryant smiled through a no comment, yet the questions kept coming about a new contract with the Dallas Cowboys.Before long, the star receiver said a deal wasnt about money, which prompted someone to ask what it was about.Its all about respect, said Bryant, who was sitting at his locker when reporters showed up in a mostly empty room during the Cowboys bye week Wednesday. I am a very loyal person, but just dont test my loyalty.Its probably too early to call that a warning shot for owner Jerry Jones. But Bryant did recently replace agent Eugene Parker with a combination of Jay Zs Roc Nation management company and agent Tom Condon.After saying before the season that he didnt want negotiations to continue once the games began, Bryant changed course. He said he was willing for talks to resume as he wraps up a rookie deal worth $11.8 million over five years.Meanwhile, Jones faced questions whether he was hesitant to give Bryant an expensive long-term contract because of issues away from the field that plagued his first two years in the league.None of the above bothered Bryant in London against Jacksonville, when he set a franchise record for yards receiving in a quarter with 158 with two touchdowns in the second period of Dallas 31-17 win. The Cowboys next game is at the New York Giants on Nov. 23.People are going to say a lot of different things about you and if you get caught up in whats going on outside this building and that takes away from what your preparation is, youre probably not going to be your best, coach Jason Garrett said. And I think Dez understands that.Jones has said for months he wants a long-term deal with Bryant, and he says that answers the question about off-the-field concerns.He represents the star. We want him to be proud of that, Jones said. Im real impressed with how hes evolved over the last several years, or we wouldnt be in serious contract negotiations with him.Executive vice-president Stephen Jones said the Cowboys havent had discussions with Bryants new management team. Bryant, who has turned down several offers, has a base salary of $1.8 million this season.Detroits Calvin Johnson, the leagues highest-paid receiver, has a $113 million contract with $49 million guaranteed. Bryant says the guaranteed money is an important factor for him.I didnt make it a big deal my rookie year, my first year about getting to camp, Bryant said. I remember when people thought I was going to hold out and I didnt. I just wanted to get in and show that Im worthy of being in the NFL and I can be a dominant player.Bryant also made it clear early in his career that he appreciated Jerry Jones sticking with him through lawsuits over unpaid jewelry bills, a saggy pants episode with police at an upscale Dallas mall, and a domestic violence complaint involving his mother.But what has long been viewed as a father-son relationship is evolving into a business partnership.Not saying that theyre not for me or anybody is for me, but Im used to a family atmosphere, said Bryant, closing in on his third straight 1,000-yard season with at least 10 touchdowns. But we got money involved, so they got to make sure that theyre making the right investment. And I got to make sure that Im worthy of everything.The Cowboys had severe salary cap issues last off-season and also have NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray in the final year of his contract. While they could use the franchise tag on a player to put off a decision on a longer contract, at some point Dallas will have to pay to keep both along with quarterback Tony Romo.At the end of the day, I want to win, Bryant said. But at the same time, I have a family and thats what is important. I feel like, hey, I put the work in, I got to give myself some kind of credit.And the Cowboys want to give him that credit.As a player, as a man, hes come a lot more than most will ever know, Stephen Jones said. Weve offered him some really nice contracts. We also have to respect his views on where it is. My take on those things is that they ultimately find a way.Bryant believes that, too.___Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow Schuyler Dixon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/apschuyler Travis dArnaud Jersey . -- Challenged for the first time under Major League Baseballs expanded replay system, umpires got it right. Brian McCann Jersey . 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That message rang loud and clear Tuesday when Minneapolis was awarded the 2018 game after a vote by owners rewarded the city for its new stadium deal. The owners chose Minneapolis and the $1 billion stadium planned for the site of the old Metrodome to host the championship over New Orleans and Indianapolis. "In large part, it was due to recognition of the great work theyve done on the stadium," Commissioner Roger Goodell noted. "Its been 10 years and weve always been driving to build a stadium," Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said. "We can rejoice right now for being rewarded this, but the hard work comes now." New Orleans bid committee members were certain the new Minneapolis stadium, set to open in 2016, swung the vote. The stadium will hold up to 72,000 for the Super Bowl. "The new stadium was absolutely the deciding factor," Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation President Jay Cicero said. "Any time that there is so much public support for a $1 billion stadium, the NFL owners are impressed. "We did everything we were supposed to do, had a fantastic presentation. In the end we think the stadium did it." The big game will be staged in the Twin Cities for the second time. It was there in 1992, when Washington beat Buffalo. It will be there in 2018 because the Vikings lobbied for years to replace the aging Metrodome, one of the NFLs least profitable facilities. When Minnesota political leaders realized the team could move out of state without a new home, the stadium project moved forward. Legislators in 2012 approved the stadium, with taxpayers carrying about 56 per cent of the freight. Owners needed four ballots to choose Minneapolis, with Indianapolis the first city eliminated. Indy was praised for a highly successful 2012 Super Bowl, but could have been hurt by the recent legal troubles of Colts owner Jim Irsay. Irsay underwent treatment after he was arrested and accused of having $29,000 in cash and bottles of prescription drugs in his car. He made his first public appearance at these meetings since the arrest. Irsay said Indianapolis will bid again. "Before, we had to lose one to get one," he said, noting Indy fell short in previous bids before landing the 2012 game. "It will take persistence and we know we have the type of people who will be that." New Orleans was considered the favourite and has staged the Super Bowl 10 times, tied with South Florida for the most. Its bid might have been damaged by the blackout tthat interrupted the 2013 title game.dddddddddddd. Next years game is in Glendale, Arizona, followed by Santa Clara, California, for the 50th Super Bowl, then Houston. Earlier at their spring meetings, NFL owners tabled any vote expanding the playoffs to 14 teams. There is strong sentiment among the owners to add a wild-card team in each conference to the post-season, most likely beginning in 2015. Under such a setup only the team with the best record in each conference will get a week off at the beginning of the playoffs. Goodell said it will be discussed again in October. "I do believe it will be approved for the 2015 season," he said. New York Giants owner John Mara is against adding more playoff teams. "I dont think its a sure thing at all," Mara said. "Its probably more likely than not, but nothing is set in stone. There was no straw poll taken. ... I think its good the way we have it." The players union says it needs to be consulted on an expanded post-season, and Goodell said he spoke with NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith two weeks ago about it. Also Tuesday: --A committee examining the time, length and site of the draft reported to the owners. The NFL will consider whether to keep it in May. It drew record TV ratings this year after it was moved back two weeks from its usual late April slot. It also will look into adding a fourth day and moving it from its traditional spot in New York to a variety of NFL cities, with a dozen already having expressed interest; "If I was king of the world, Id put it right back where it was," Mara said, referring to the April dates. --Goodell said that had HGH testing been implemented, 104 other cases under the leagues drug policy would have been heard by an independent arbitrator, with 21 players being referred to the first level of the drug program rather than being suspended. The NFL and players union agreed to HGH testing in the 2011 collective bargaining agreement, but the union first balked at the procedures for testing, then at Goodell having the final say on appeals. The NFLPA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. --New director of football operations Troy Vincent hired three advisers, including Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary. Vincent, a former All-Pro defensive back, also hired former NFL player and coach Jimmy Raye and former player and general manager Mike Reinfeldt. Among other chores, the three new hires will serve as liaisons to league coaches and front-office personnel. ' ' '