Dez Bryant confident ahead of new season

Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant has insisted that an off-season of hard work has left him feeling in the best shape that he has ever been in.

While the Cowboys star has been seen attending various NBA games and travelling since the end of last season, he insists that his training hasn't suffered.

"Trust me, I've been working hard. I've been working six days out of the week. Today is my off day, but I'm going to the facility right now. That's all I've been doing. This year is special," ESPN quotes him as saying.

With two straight seasons of more than 90 catches, more than 1,200 yards and 12-plus touchdowns, Bryant will hope to continue to establish himself as one of the best receivers in the NFL.