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Patrick Crayton: 'It's just fuel'

The embattled wide out competes without complaint despite contract uncertainties

Updated: August 2, 2010, 3:29 AM ET

By Tim MacMahon | ESPNDallas.com

SAN ANTONIO -- Patrick Crayton promises that he won't cause problems.

The vocal veteran receiver understands his role with the Dallas Cowboys. The self-proclaimed insurance policy knows that there's a good chance he won't be catching passes if first-round pick Dez Bryant remains healthy after recovering from a high ankle sprain.

Crayton accepts that, albeit reluctantly.

"Would I be pissed? Yeah," Crayton said. "It's one of those things, though. It comes with the territory. ...

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