News: DE Randy Gregory reinstated

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Make his comp to a Greg Hardy-ceiling that more relevant, ey? Hardy played all four spots on the DL. Just a monster. SUCH A DAMNED SHAME HE ISN'T WEARING THE STAR

And yes, I know this isn't popular.

Like RG in 2016.

This team didn't have the necessary player leadership to handle Gregory, but I'm not sure any team did or does. There's a huge difference between Randy and Greg. Randy has had no sideline issues like Hardy. I thought drafting Randy was a good risk/reward. It hasn't worked out so far, but the final chapter in the novel hasn't been written yet.
 

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He still isn't fully re-instated..... he can't practice but can go to camp and attend meetings

His DAL arrangements need to get approved
Yeah that was predictable. Same thing that happened to Bryant.
 

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It’s amazing how many people throw dirt on this guy.. he prob deserves every negative comment pertaining to his suspension based on his own broken promises..(those fans have had plenty of time to get that out of their system) Yet, for over the past year he seemingly has turned his life around and has been reinstated into the NFL, which is no small feat. That said, Randy also DESERVES to be giving the same chance/opportunity he would have had before he was drafted simply based on everything he’s had to overcome to get to this point.

I personally know people that have overcome addiction.. that if you met them now.. you’d never know it. Additionally, I’m thankful that I wasn’t under the media microscope when I was in my early early 20’s:p. Anyway, it’s amazing how much someone matures once they realize how much someone else depends on them. Gregory has since added a precious life to his family tree..and I believe his daughter is his personal motivation. So for the fans that make obtuse comments and believe he will only revert back to Mary Jane St., I disagree. He dosent care what the negative Nancy’s think nor what the common fan that thinks his life is a joke. It was well documented that Randy has a high IQ (scored a 28 wonderlic.. for what it’s worth, Zack Martin scored a 27 out of Notre Dame) so he’s not a dumb man. He has a sense of purpose and responsibility now.. he’s not going to let his daughter down.

I personally have been non waivering with my support, simply bc I’ve read that he’s been trying, and that’s always the first step in any success. Despite what some may think.. he is a generational talent and if he finally has fully committed himself.. the NFL better watch out.
 

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It was announced in April 2017 that he was being conditionally reinstated. All he had to do is meet his conditions and he would be able to participate in everything. One of those conditions was to set up his clinical resources so the league could confirm it. I fully expected a similar path for Gregory.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...lers-martavis-bryant-conditionally-reinstated
The league announced Tuesday that Gregory was reinstated on a conditional basis after he missed the 2017 season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.


Gregory is allowed to join the Cowboys at training camp and participate in meetings, conditioning work and similar activities, but is not permitted to participate in practices and games until the league can confirm Gregory is complying with the terms of his reinstatement. This includes confirming arrangements regarding Gregory's clinical resources in Dallas.


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...oys-de-randy-gregory-conditionally-reinstated
 

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The league announced Tuesday that Gregory was reinstated on a conditional basis after he missed the 2017 season for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.


Gregory is allowed to join the Cowboys at training camp and participate in meetings, conditioning work and similar activities, but is not permitted to participate in practices and games until the league can confirm Gregory is complying with the terms of his reinstatement. This includes confirming arrangements regarding Gregory's clinical resources in Dallas.


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...oys-de-randy-gregory-conditionally-reinstated
I get that. He has to go set up his clinical arrangements like Bryant had to do. Is there a difference I am not seeing?
 

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Just food for thought.. and I’m not trying to turn this thread down a different road, but try thinking ab it..

Dallas seemingly has a backlog of DEs on the roster. Maybe we could use one of these guys as trade bait to a team in need of DE help... like maybe Seattle, who lost Michael Bennett to the Eagles.. hmmm, they have something we’d like.. just a thought.
 

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yeah......he can't practice until Sept.....that means preseason
I don't think that is what it means. I am almost positive it means he will be able to practice after his clinical resources have been confirmed. That's how it was with Bryant. Then there were conditions that allowed him to be able to play in preseason and then the regular season So as long as he met his conditions, Bryant was able to fully participate in everything. He just got approval in steps until he was officially fully reinstated at the beginning of the season.
 

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I don't think that is what it means. I am almost positive it means he will be able to practice after his clinical resources have been confirmed. That's how it was with Bryant. Then there were conditions that allowed him to be able to play in preseason and then the regular season So as long as he met his conditions, Bryant was able to fully participate in everything. He just got approval in steps until he was officially fully reinstated at the beginning of the season.
Bryant was conditionally reinstated 4.25.17
He was allowed to practice and play PS 8.9.17
He was fully reinstated for regular season 9.1.17

It will have to be a much quicker timeline for RGregory to practice and play PS
 

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Bryant was conditionally reinstated 4.25.17
He was allowed to practice and play PS 8.9.17
He was fully reinstated for regular season 9.1.17

It will have to be a much quicker timeline for RGregory to practice and play PS
We'll see how quickly he gets it done.
 
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