Bigger Disappointment: Tapper vs Gregory

[ItzKelz]

Both players are seen by most Cowboys fans as very talented pass rushers that could help the team. However, both players have missed significant time on the field for different reasons of course. Some may label both of these players bust at this point. With that said my question to Cowboys fans is which do you consider the more disappointing player at this point and why?

My opinion is Gregory. Why? He was a higher draft pick than Tapper that would have easily been a first round pick if not for substance addiction. Gregory showed a lot on tape (college) that made you believe that he could have became a dominant pass rusher. Tapper on the other hand was a work out combine warrior that had only a few instances in college that he could be a good pass rusher on any level.

 

[Tangle_Foot]

Gregory, higher ceiling of talent higher draft pick wasted at this point.

That said, I'm hoping the next thread about the two would-be who is the biggest surprise

 

[WillieBeamen]

Gregory


Higher Draft Pick
More Talented

Hasnt been able to stay on the field because of drugs. Its not even comparable imo

 

[rags747]

Gregory, had HIGH hopes for him and hopefully he comes around this year.

 

[Ranching]

Gotta agree, Gregory. But! He may turn it around,would be nice if they both dropped their balls this year.

 

[Silver Surfer]

...would be nice if they both dropped their balls this year.

Maybe not... that's one of the things that got Dez run out......

 

[Hardline]

Gregory's problems are self inflicted.
Tapper is just unlucky with injuries.

Easy choice.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Tapper lost a ton of time due to a condition he has had since birth. It's hard to blame him or call him injury prone for that.

Gregory on the other hand was in complete control of his behavior that has led to his suspension.

This is an easy call. And it's got nothing to do with draft position.

 

[xwalker]

Both players are seen by most Cowboys fans as very talented pass rushers that could help the team. However, both players have missed significant time on the field for different reasons of course. Some may label both of these players bust at this point. With that said my question to Cowboys fans is which do you consider the more disappointing player at this point and why?

My opinion is Gregory. Why? He was a higher draft pick than Tapper that would have easily been a first round pick if not for substance addiction. Gregory showed a lot on tape (college) that made you believe that he could have became a dominant pass rusher. Tapper on the other hand was a work out combine warrior that had only a few instances in college that he could be a good pass rusher on any level.

Is this really a question?

The expectations for Tapper coming out of college were minimal.

Gregory was viewed as a rare talent.

 

[MyFairLady]

Tapper LOL how can he be a disappointment when he is 100% irrelevant.

 

[millennial_legend]

Gregory was considered the best pure pass rusher since Von Miller came out... with Bosa mixed in there somewhere. Better than this year's Chubb, or last year's Myles Garrett, and better as a pure pass rusher than Khalil Mack.

Then he toked at the combine and the rest is history.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Gregory

Tappers situation is a really bummer though. I really liked that pick.

 

[Aven8]

Jaylon.



Oops my bad.....wrong thread!

 

[PhillyCowboysFan]

Both players are seen by most Cowboys fans as very talented pass rushers that could help the team. However, both players have missed significant time on the field for different reasons of course. Some may label both of these players bust at this point. With that said my question to Cowboys fans is which do you consider the more disappointing player at this point and why?

My opinion is Gregory. Why? He was a higher draft pick than Tapper that would have easily been a first round pick if not for substance addiction. Gregory showed a lot on tape (college) that made you believe that he could have became a dominant pass rusher. Tapper on the other hand was a work out combine warrior that had only a few instances in college that he could be a good pass rusher on any level.

I don’t know if the question asked in this post is rhetorical or redundant.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

Gregory vs Claiborne would be a better thread.

 

[Mr_437]

Neither is disappointing this life n football...esch happens.

 

[kskboys]

Gregory


Higher Draft Pick
More Talented

Hasnt been able to stay on the field because of drugs. Its not even comparable imo

Yeah, this.

Tapper was nothing but a mid round dart throw at a guy who might do better in a different scheme.

 

[rkell87]

Tapper has never shown that he's capable of being productive, we drafted him because he has desirable traits and rationalized it by saying he wasn't being used correctly in college. He never should have been drafted in the first place, so with no expectations he can't disappoint and by being injured nothing can be expected of him.

Gregory was and even now still is the correct pick. It's disappointing that he hasn't been available much in his career but he was worth the risk as he has the upside of being a top 3 pass rusher in this league.

Armstrong will make Tapper expendable even if neither make the team.

 

[kskboys]

Tapper has never shown that he's capable of being productive, we drafted him because he has desirable traits and rationalized it by saying he wasn't being used correctly in college. He never should have been drafted in the first place, so with no expectations he can't disappoint and by being injured nothing can be expected of him.

Gregory was and even now still is the correct pick. It's disappointing that he hasn't been available much in his career but he was worth the risk as he has the upside of being a top 3 pass rusher in this league.

Armstrong will make Tapper expendable even if neither make the team.

I agree w/ you in principle, but disagree that he shouldn't have been drafted. Tapper is the type you take a shot at in the 4th. Good pick that didn't work out.

 

[waving monkey]

Both players are seen by most Cowboys fans as very talented pass rushers that could help the team. However, both players have missed significant time on the field for different reasons of course. Some may label both of these players bust at this point. With that said my question to Cowboys fans is which do you consider the more disappointing player at this point and why?

My opinion is Gregory. Why? He was a higher draft pick than Tapper that would have easily been a first round pick if not for substance addiction. Gregory showed a lot on tape (college) that made you believe that he could have became a dominant pass rusher. Tapper on the other hand was a work out combine warrior that had only a few instances in college that he could be a good pass rusher on any level.

Tapper