Cowboys' Randy Gregory says he's a 'whole different person'

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“I told Roger I had this idea what it was supposed to be like growing up,” Gregory said. “You think it’s fast cars and partying and women, and I told him, ‘I did it just like that.’ Growing up, I thought that’s what it meant to be a professional athlete. I think subconsciously that’s what I went for, coming into the league. It backfired. I kind of lost track of the real me, the authentic me, and had to backtrack to figure out why and kind of build myself back up.

“Think of it like working out. You tear all the fibers in your arms and legs, and then you build it back up and come back stronger. That’s pretty much what I had to do mentally and emotionally.”


“I’ve always had it. I just haven’t been very good leaning on the support,” Gregory said. “I want that to be known. The team always supported me and got me a certain level of structure. I was a manipulator to an extent, and I didn’t lean on it when I needed to. This go-around, I’ve been taking the structure and using it to my advantage. That’s how you build trust and have better relationships and connections.”


“It’s similar to what we do in like an individual session with the D-line group with Coach [Rod] Marinelli,” Gregory said. “Lots of lifting and cardio stuff I do separate, but my pass-rushing, hand placement, eyes, get-off, all those things that go into being a good pass-rusher, but not just that [of] a good defensive end, I work with him and it’s definitely helped. It’s hard to gauge where I’m at as far as playing against somebody because I’ve not gone game speed or against somebody, don’t have pads on. That will be interesting to see, but I’m up for the challenge.”


“I’d say the middle, but at the same time, that chapter is closed in my life,” Gregory said. “But at the same time, it’s like a new beginning, a start to something better. And just a whole different outlook on life, different set of morals and values and an appreciation for things, not being impulsive about things. A whole different person.”

Said Moskowitz, “He’s just trying to be the person he’s supposed to be.”

“Trying to,” Gregory said.
 

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well lets see if he can really walk the walk now hoping for his sake that he beats the addiction to drugs not looking a lot from him this season he has been out of football for a long time and it maybe some time before he can practice and play
 

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Exactly.

So is he bi-polar or not?
If you read the story it mentioned he was getting mental health counseling. He's also mentioned before that he's had anxiety issues but denied having bi-polar depression. Though media have said he does. Doubt many people would want to admit to it publicly.

Here's another story about Randy and mental health.

 

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Based on what has happened in the last two years, it seems pretty evident that he's made considerable progress. Two years ago, he both couldn't and wouldn't quit to save his career and his future. He's now been clean for two years and going for more. That's progress. Here's hoping he'll have the strength and resolve to keep it up, despite the pressures and the stresses that pro football will most likely challenge him with. Keep fighting, RG!! Obviously, he's quite proud of himself and what he's accomplished . . . and he should be, as well. ;)
 
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