Does Gregory get to practice next week?

[Kaiser]

Honestly, someone should sue the guy over this kind of crap. If you have a punishment, administer the punishment. You can't let people's career just hang on some individual's whim.

Don't worry, Dean Blandino will hold a press conference and review why Gregory never had full possession of a roster spot.

 

[waldoputty]

Where the heck have you been, Waldo???

And I am furious about letting Jackson go too.
Jaylon was not a big surprise.
So Gregory getting to play the playoff games on a technicality is our last shot at a pass rush.

 

[Daillest88]

Another piece for the playoff run, Gregory, La El , Claiborne great timing

 

[Trouty]

Who actually cares anymore? I don't. The guy is never going to come in and be anything more than JAG.

Myself, and judging by the thread -- to take your question literally -- a lot of others, Miley.

 

[Trouty]

And I am furious about letting Jackson go too.
Jaylon was not a big surprise.
So Gregory getting to play the playoff games on a technicality is our last shot at a pass rush.

Same, man. Rue'ing hard over here over that, Waldo

 

[LocimusPrime]

I was burnt out so did other stuff for a while.


Then the Giants game made me so annoyed that I could not even go on any Cowboys website until now

Man that Giants game sent me over the edge as well. Couldn't eat or sleep for a couple of days.

 

[Trouty]

Another piece for the playoff run, Gregory, La El , Claiborne great timing

Key, Daillest!!! Mo will be integral to our run. Let him rest until he is ready to go, even if that means first playoff game.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Same, man. Rue'ing hard over here over that, Waldo

Did someone say roo?

 

[MileyDancer]

Myself, and judging by the thread -- to take your question literally -- a lot of others, Miley.

Well, don't get you hopes up McTrouty.

 

[LandryFan]

Thanks for the info.
Here is the question, what is the timing for the 1-year suspension?
Also what about the appeal process for the 1-year suspension?
How does the 60 days play into that?
Obviously, my question is if the technicalities will allow Gregory to play in NFC championship game and Superbowl?

As I understand the process, he (Aldon Smith) appealed the one year suspension and lost. His suspension then started on 11/17/15. On 11/17/16, his suspension was completed, but he still had to apply for reinstatement. The reinstatement process (conducted by the league) includes a full investigation into him completing all mandated requirements during his suspension (attend all rehab/meetings, meet and pass all urinalysis tests, and basically have no evidence of wrongdoing during that year). The league has 60 days from the time he applied for reinstatement to do their due diligence. That 60 days will be up on 16 January (I erroneously stated 14 Jan earlier). So, the league will have to issue a decision by then (they can issue the decision earlier if they so choose).
So, assuming that Gregory will get a one year suspension coming up here soon (by next week, if at all), we can expect that he will miss the entirety of next season and be reinstated early in the off season. We'll see him next in 2018, if at all. Hope I answered your question.
I missed addressing the last part of your post. My understanding is that he will be suspended at the conclusion of his current suspension (next week), but he will have the opportunity to appeal that. So yes, given that scenario, he would be able to practice and play until his appeal is heard and ruled on. He could possibly play through the playoffs unless they complete (and deny) the appeal before the playoffs are over. If I'm wrong about this, someone will come along with better info, I am sure.

 

[Trouty]

Did someone say roo?

Muh Ninja!!!!

 

[maxdallasfan]

Gregory's 0 career sacks means him coming back does nothing for this team. Nothing. Nada. Squat.

 

[Trouty]

Gregory's 0 career sacks means him coming back does nothing for this team. Nothing. Nada. Squat.

Wut.

Oh, I forgot -- we have all these studs on the DLine. We don't need RG...

 

[csirl]

Its possible both RG and the team know about a further suspension already, but have said nothing. There is no obligation on the league to publicise any suspension.

 

[waldoputty]

As I understand the process, he (Aldon Smith) appealed the one year suspension and lost. His suspension then started on 11/17/15. On 11/17/16, his suspension was completed, but he still had to apply for reinstatement. The reinstatement process (conducted by the league) includes a full investigation into him completing all mandated requirements during his suspension (attend all rehab/meetings, meet and pass all urinalysis tests, and basically have no evidence of wrongdoing during that year). The league has 60 days from the time he applied for reinstatement to do their due diligence. That 60 days will be up on 16 January (I erroneously stated 14 Jan earlier). So, the league will have to issue a decision by then (they can issue the decision earlier if they so choose).
So, assuming that Gregory will get a one year suspension coming up here soon (by next week, if at all), we can expect that he will miss the entirety of next season and be reinstated early in the off season. We'll see him next in 2018, if at all. Hope I answered your question.
I missed addressing the last part of your post. My understanding is that he will be suspended at the conclusion of his current suspension (next week), but he will have the opportunity to appeal that. So yes, given that scenario, he would be able to practice and play until his appeal is heard and ruled on. He could possibly play through the playoffs unless they complete (and deny) the appeal before the playoffs are over. If I'm wrong about this, someone will come along with better info, I am sure.

Thanks!
So if Gregory wants to game the system to play in the playoffs, when would he appeal?
That is assuming he has any flexibility in his appeal process.

 

[LandryFan]

Thanks!
So if Gregory wants to game the system to play in the playoffs, when would he appeal?
That is assuming he has any flexibility in his appeal process.

Waldo, I have looked but cannot yet find how long a player has to appeal a suspension. I would assume he must appeal immediately if he wants to continue playing immediately. It may also be possible for a player to begin a suspension, but then decide to appeal and play in the interim until the appeal is heard...I just can't find the answer on that so far. That said, I would think that when/if the suspension is announced, he will immediately appeal and be allowed to play until the appeal is decided.

 

[DTown214]

I don't think anybody really knows what the hell is going on with Gregory. Is he suspended? Is he appealing? Did it get approved or not? Nobody knows. All I know is that I'm not banking on him to help this team at any point.

 

[Silverstar]

I don't think anybody really knows what the hell is going on with Gregory. Is he suspended? Is he appealing? Did it get approved or not? Nobody knows. All I know is that I'm not banking on him to help this team at any point.

 

[knightrider94]