Dez Bryant responded strongly to a report that said he's frequently absent or late to meetings with the Dallas Cowboys. Adam Schefter reported Bryant has been late or missed 20 to 40 meetings in his career.

Bryant has consistently been an offensive focal point for "America's team," he said Sunday that he must be "America's most hated."

"We don't even know who's saying it," said Bryant, after sources earlier told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter that Bryant had been tardy to or missed 20 to 40 meetings in his career. "That's the crazy part about it. I get messages from my friends, talking about, 'It's just crazy.' Because it is crazy."

Bryant missed treatment and an MRI appointment last Monday, plus meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday. Bryant later expressed regret.

According to at least one Cowboys player, it was only the latest instance in a pattern of careless actions.

"If you were hoping for him to come to a scheduled meeting, he may or may not be there. But if you need a first down on third-and-14, throw it to Dez," said the Cowboys player, who spoke to ESPN under the condition he remain anonymous.