What are odds of Randy Gregory playing this season

CCBoy · Jul 3, 2019

Doc50 said:
He certainly may have some demons, but it may simply be brain chemistry -- neurotransmitter issues that are most often hereditary.
It's likely that he's been tried on several different medications for this, but possibly the best efficacy for him is indeed weed. He may be very functional on routine dosing.

It's well-known that alcohol is consumed by athletes regularly, and THC is clearly less risky; legalization is inevitable and the new CBA will address this.

Doc, thanks for your usual directions of wisdom and truth...

GenoT · Jul 3, 2019

DallasEast said:
I have recited this same assumption from time-to-time. It is why I am highly interested in final wording of the next collective bargaining agreement.

In regards to marijuana, the next owners/players union compromise will include either complete or major changes or minor or zero changes to the league's substance abuse policy in my opinion. I would not be surprised with either outcome.

League owners and the commissioner fashion themselves as pseudo stalwarts of American decency. I am certain they recognize and acknowledge the increasing number of states changing their legal stance on marijuana use. I am also certain they continue seeing and hearing degrees of public dissent for the drug's ever increasing legalization.

Thus, I would not be surprised if the league modified both its position and drug policy to reflect the growing legal change in perspective for the drug. lol. On one hand, I can foresee the commissioner making a public statement saying the National Football League has 'changed with the times' and will become a very visual standard bearer for said change--even though the NFL has dragged its feet on the issue up to that point. On the other hand, I can envision the commissioner announcing publicly that the league will maintain its position on the drug if-and-until marijuana's federal legalization had been achieved--in effect not alienating that portion of its product base remaining steadfast in their belief the drug is a vice that would stain the Shield.

I must be honest. I have been highly critical of the league's CBA since the 1993/1994 ratification. Even so, the lingering right-and-wrong discussion of marijuana has made me highly anticipate (and impatient) for what the newest version will ultimately bring.

As many, including yourself, have suggested, neither the players or the owners seem to be happy with the current pot rules. And I share this opinion.

However, the owners will have to take the initiative if real change is gonna happen.

Them · Jul 3, 2019

..I see him returning at some point...and I see him leaving again the next time a blunt is passed his way!... :grin:

speedkilz88 · Jul 3, 2019

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glimmerman · Jul 3, 2019

They may reinstate him. He didn’t fail a test he missed one. It’s the same thing but goodell may take that into consideration. Especially if he has been tested since then and been passing them and not missing another. But since he was indefinately suspended already they may not.

pancakeman · Jul 3, 2019

I wonder if the Feds will pressure the league to keep the marijuana ban. It's still an illicit substance at the federal level, and the league has to keep Washington happy to maintain its antitrust exception.

Stash · Jul 3, 2019

Typhus said:
Agree, but then the question would be how Goodell initiates this new CBA if the weed issue is ratified.
Are players like Gregory already grandfathered in on punishment, or, are all players currently under discipline immediately waived free.

My guess would be immediate reinstatement.

StarBoyz83 · Jul 3, 2019

Dont think he plays

Doc50 · Jul 3, 2019

BaybeeJay said:
I don't think you can say "fairly common." Cannabis is not associated with the physiological consequences of addiction, much like alcohol, hypnotics, stimulants, and opioids. There are risks to using cannabis, and one can develop behavioral/psychological dependence on the substance. It is not clear what all of these risks are, and we need more research to understand them better. We also need more research in the benefits of cannabis, including it's use for chronic pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Yes, I see it in my practice, so I can say that in a general cross section of the population it's fairly common among habitual users.

Irvin88_4life · Jul 3, 2019

Well Gregory didn't fail a test, he just missed 1 so the chances he plays this year is very high. He just has to make sure he continues to follow the rules laid out from his reinstatement. I would say an 85 percent chance he plays this year and will be available for preseason and training camp.

Doomsday101 · Jul 3, 2019

Reid1boys said:
do you not understand what it means to have mental health issues? the guy has problems, that you seem to dismiss like he is just chosing to screw the team over. Dont you think he would love to be clean? Kurt Cobain seemed to be on top of the world yet the man still kiled himself. How dare he let down his bandmates in Nirvana who were on top of the wrld..... selfish *******.

How the hell could Junior Saeau kill himself? HIs career was over and he was loaded financially and had his whole life ahead of him...... at least that is how it looks to a "Normal," person. But somehow he was screwed up and couldnt overcome his issues. I applaud Jerry for taking care of his players.

There are other medications do not be stupid. What weed is the only cure? BS. Yes how dare he left his teammates down. You guys get down on Dak, Zeke, Heath and a whole host of others on this team who go out and bust their ars every week and yet sit here with your sob story giving free passes to a guy with 7 sacks in 5 years? That is fricken joke

erod · Jul 3, 2019

Doc50 said:
He certainly may have some demons, but it may simply be brain chemistry -- neurotransmitter issues that are most often hereditary.
It's likely that he's been tried on several different medications for this, but possibly the best efficacy for him is indeed weed. He may be very functional on routine dosing.

It's well-known that alcohol is consumed by athletes regularly, and THC is clearly less risky; legalization is inevitable and the new CBA will address this.

There's a strong feeling about him, however, that he almost purposefully gets caught smoking weed because his interest in football waxes and wanes. It's easy to use his anxiety issues to get out of playing football when he doesn't want to. As long as the money hasn't dried up, he's good.

It's EASY to get away with smoking weed. Almost the entire Cowboys roster, as well as the whole league, does it.

Floatyworm · Jul 3, 2019

iowast8rs said:
Talkin Cowboys and Cowboys Break have both hinted that Gregory might be available for the start of the season. They site words and phrases from JJ that leads them to believe that.

I don't think he even makes the 53....He just hasn't developed like I thought he would. Struggles to keep weight on...Just doesn't seem interested in getting better...Just here to collect a check.

BaybeeJay · Jul 3, 2019

Doc50 said:
Yes, I see it in my practice, so I can say that in a general cross section of the population it's fairly common among habitual users.

Clearly a sampling bias. How about all the habitual users who don't see a doctor? Basically, for people who use marijuana, and see a doctor about it, addiction is "fairly common." This says nothing about the entire population.

JayFord · Jul 3, 2019

Carl23 · Jul 3, 2019

Reid1boys said:
IM no Dr. , dont claim to be, and I am speculating.... but I can not tell you how fast this mental health train is picking up speed. I am a teacher and the entire way we deal with students, discipline and behaviors is going through MAJOR changes at lightning speed. Wether we agree or disagree is irrelevant. Look what is happening with juvenile offenders... basically instead of incarcerating a major shift is happening to deal with kids mental health when they commit crimes.

But, for his disorder, marijuana can actually *increase* psychotic episodes. Going further, continued use increases the chance of psychotic episodes on a permanent level should he actually decide to stop. That is why marijuana should only be available via a medical script.

https://adai.uw.edu/pubs/pdf/2017mjbipolar.pdf

Number1 · Jul 3, 2019

Randy has he hell of an argument if he sues and the NFLPA and Cowboys would really have to back h up

it's probably his best move, NFL careers are short

1972COWBOY · Jul 3, 2019

I mean is the guy smoking joint after joint with bong hits or just a puff here and there that get detected by these ultra sensitive tests? Maybe they should do a quantitative analysis (how much) test and allow a certain amount or level of THC in the blood.

Doc50 · Jul 3, 2019

BaybeeJay said:
Clearly a sampling bias. How about all the habitual users who don't see a doctor? Basically, for people who use marijuana, and see a doctor about it, addiction is "fairly common." This says nothing about the entire population.

I'm not attempting to make a scientific statement.

If anyone thinks it's rampant or rare in the general population, it's my experience that's it's neither.

1972COWBOY · Jul 3, 2019

Doc50 said:
He certainly may have some demons, but it may simply be brain chemistry -- neurotransmitter issues that are most often hereditary.
It's likely that he's been tried on several different medications for this, but possibly the best efficacy for him is indeed weed. He may be very functional on routine dosing.

It's well-known that alcohol is consumed by athletes regularly, and THC is clearly less risky; legalization is inevitable and the new CBA will address this.

At Gregorys age pot puts a smile on your face you become happy carefree and worries seem to flow down the river. Who cant get addicted to that.

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