Gregory was gassed from around the start of the 4th quarter on. He was trying till the end, but he looked exhausted. His snap count was really high tonight, maybe the most he’s had as a Cowboy. I haven’t seen a list for tonight’s game, but I’d be amazed if his snap count was below 65%. Missed time and injuries have him still working himself into football shape.
Really hope he doesn’t miss anymore games this season. I get injuries happen, but he builds up that endurance and he’ll get home in those 4th quarter, high-leverage situations. It’ll happen. He needs as much playing time as he can get, tho. Consistent reps, no missed games, making it to every practice. He’s still an infant in his NFL career, tonight was just his 21st game (Taco’s played in 25).
My own sky-
high exuberance and (unlofty) expectations for him heading into week one has since shifted into a guarded confidence in him. He’s played very well in three of his last four games, and his snaps have seen an increase as a result — over 50% in 3 of his last 4 games (including tonight). Two games in a row over 50%, and it wouldn’t surprise me if he was in the 70%+ range tonight. He never had a game above 45% his rookie year.
Having said that, his last game was a very underwhelming performance (WSH, 10/21), he needed to respond tonight the way he did. Really hoping that he has a David Irving-vs-Green Bay-2016 coming out party soon!
