IRVING, Texas -- Dez Bryant is among the most physically-gifted players in the NFL. He can do things on the field few others can do.

He is also extremely prideful.

As the hours tick away on Bryant and the Dallas Cowboys being able to reach a long-term deal, Bryant has reinforced how serious he is about sitting out of training camp and possibly missing games.

Here is what he tweeted not too long ago:

As much as I love football...on my beautiful babies.. I apologize #cowboynation but I will not be there if no deal #fact

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) July 13, 2015

Bryant wants a deal with long-term security. The Cowboys are not willing to set the receiver market, despite what Bryant has accomplished the past three years.

Both sides have an argument.

Getting to that resolution by 4 p.m. ET Wednesday will be difficult but not impossible.

If they are unable to agree to a deal, then it will be up to Bryant to uphold his tweet.

Given his pride, there is no reason to doubt him, even if it could cost him $754,000 a week once the regular season starts.