Questions about Randy Gregory

[GusTheo]

Why is it so far fetched that he won't be ready for a playoff run? He's a professional athlete with all the resources in the world at his finger tips. If he can get it figured out upstairs I think he can be an asset come playoff time considering that we basically don't have a pass rush as is.

He'll have the last 2 games of the regular season to help get himself into shape, work on timing etc. He might also have the benefit of a bye week to get some more practice time and film study in. Plus will anyone's body be more fresh after not taking the abuse of a full 16 game season?

I'm not sitting here expecting Reggie White, but he can be better than what we're running out there right now.

 

[Broges74]

All the talent in the world. Guy can contribute if available.

 

[Ranching]

hmm 2 games to get ready for the post season. i like that

Post season or Pot season.

 

[neosapien23]

Why's that? Because he made mistakes due to a mental disorder? Yeah. Shame on him for checking himself into rehab and trying to get his head right.

You can't say that for sure. Just maybe Gregory is a turd? If he really has a mental disorder he should get help. He only went to rehab after he failed yet another drug test. Look I hope Gregory gets it together because he can only help the team but I don't think he was smoking pot to treat his "disorder". At some point people have to be accountable or does McClain's antipersonality disorder justify his "purple drank use".

 

[neosapien23]

Post season or Pot season.

I thought they were the same thing brother

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

He and Jaylon Smith work out together at The Star. Per Broaddus...

Ro Mc plays bartender.

 

[phildadon86]

You can't say that for sure. Just maybe Gregory is a turd? If he really has a mental disorder he should get help. He only went to rehab after he failed yet another drug test. Look I hope Gregory gets it together because he can only help the team but I don't think he was smoking pot to treat his "disorder". At some point people have to be accountable or does McClain's antipersonality disorder justify his "purple drank use".

Marijuana is used to treat anxiety all the time, purple drank is used to get messed up. You just compared apples to hard drugs. Good job

 

[neosapien23]

Marijuana is used to treat anxiety all the time, purple drank is used to get messed up. You just compared apples to hard drugs. Good job

And you sir are what psychologists refer to as an enabler. Randy is not some cancer victim using pot to increase his quality of life. And if he really wanted to treat anxiety I am sure Xanax would have been much better and wouldnt have got him kicked out for 14 games.

 

[phildadon86]

And you sir are what psychologists refer to as an enabler. Randy is not some cancer victim using pot to increase his quality of life. And if he really wanted to treat anxiety I am sure Xanax would have been much better and wouldnt have got him kicked out for 14 games.

As a recovering addict i resent that statement. I am the furthest thing from an enabler. You want to be an internet pyschologist? Awesome, maybe read a book or two on addiction, and dont assume things about people. Maybe i just understand the other side of it. Where as you dont, and dont seem to grasp that people have crutches. And Gregory's has always been weed. Its sad, but its most likely true. Maybe take a step back and realize, you dont know everything.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

Best case scenario for this bum is having him available as depth in the playoffs. That's the reality.

 

[Sydla]

Best case scenario for this bum is having him available as depth in the playoffs. That's the reality.

I think that's all you can hope for. That he's a situational pass rusher for us in the playoffs. I'd rather carry him, if he's showing he can get after the QB, on the roster than say Mayowa.

 

[tyke1doe]

Marijuana is used to treat anxiety all the time, purple drank is used to get messed up. You just compared apples to hard drugs. Good job

Actually, alcohol of any variety is used as a "coping" mechanism to whatever problem.
You've heard of people who go on the binge because they can't handle stressors in their lives?
Now I do agree with you that some people use alcohol foolishly and routinely absent any stress-related situations. But there's a balance to even our outlook on alcohol and why people drink.

 

[CCBoy]

You can't say that for sure. Just maybe Gregory is a turd? If he really has a mental disorder he should get help. He only went to rehab after he failed yet another drug test. Look I hope Gregory gets it together because he can only help the team but I don't think he was smoking pot to treat his "disorder". At some point people have to be accountable or does McClain's antipersonality disorder justify his "purple drank use".

All people who post bond, have to answer the man. There's no outrunning that. Some succeed, and some don't...but the Cowboys are an organization that truly cares and helps them.

 

[The Natural]

Thats all I see

 

[big dog cowboy]

On December 19th he can return to the team. If you think we are getting inside info about Gregory before that date you are probably going to be disappointed. Patience.

 

[neosapien23]

As a recovering addict i resent that statement. I am the furthest thing from an enabler. You want to be an internet pyschologist? Awesome, maybe read a book or two on addiction, and dont assume things about people. Maybe i just understand the other side of it. Where as you dont, and dont seem to grasp that people have crutches. And Gregory's has always been weed. Its sad, but its most likely true. Maybe take a step back and realize, you dont know everything.

Look I'm glad you got help for your addiction and are trying to turn your life around. As for being an internet psychologist I received my Bachelors degree from the University of Texas A&M Kingsville with a double major Summa Cum Laude in both Psychology and Sociology. As for not understanding the other side of addicts my father died a drug addict and I had to watch him from being a strong man who weighed a solid 215 lbs from working jobs in the oilfield and refineries to weighing about 150 lbs the day he died in a car wreck. I watched drugs destroy his life. He was addicted to heroine. I have not seen pot been linked to scientific studies of physical addictions. Randy Gregory loved to smoke pot. There are tons of legal prescription drugs that effectively treat mental disorders. I would know since I am also a LVN in the state of Texas. People make mistake and sometimes partying one to many times can lead from recreational use can to a full time addiction to Cocaine, Heoine, purple drank, prescription drugs, etc...Look I get it people make mistakes. As someone who smoked a ton of pot in high school, I never smoked again when I joined the Army when I was 19 and I sure as hell don't smoke now as a 34 year old nurse as it could cost me my job and even my nursing license. I have a family to support and as a man I cannot be selfish and leave them without my income to support them.

I highly doubt Randy was using pot to self medicate. Chances are he just liked to smoke pot. Does he have a Bipolar disorder. Probably. But he has access to the best medical staff in the state of Texas. If treating anxiety was his primary concern he would have gotten the help that was readily available. Also the fact is he did not go into rehab until he had already failed close to 5 drug tests. I wonder if he would have gone to rehab if he wasn't facing an impending 14 game suspension. Did Randy screw up? Yes. Was he using pot for medicinal purposes? Highly doubtful. Is he a despicable human being? No not by any means. But he deserved to be suspended for multiple failed tests and I find the timing of his rehab stint very suspect. He is a young dumb kid who made young dumb mistakes. I hope he pulls it together and I get no pleasure from seeing him fail. But I won't make excuses for his behavior when unlike you he as the best medical staff that money can buy. And I truly believe Randy chose pot over his love for football.

 

[waldoputty]

On December 19th he can return to the team. If you think we are getting inside info about Gregory before that date you are probably going to be disappointed. Patience.

Not expecting inside info, just what are the rules?

1. we have not heard whether Gregory had another failed test.
if he had another failed test, would that have to be announced and he cannot be working out in the facility?

2. if indeed he has been clean since the last failed that, how many weeks has he stayed clean?

3. even if he comes back, is it true that he looked good at training camp?
how much training camp did he participate in?

 

[BoysfanfromCanada]

I wonder if he has bulked up in year two the way Lawrence did

 

[waldoputty]

I wonder if he has bulked up in year two the way Lawrence did

i recall a report of gregory at 255lb or so.

 

[neosapien23]

I wonder if he has bulked up in year two the way Lawrence did

I hope so. He cant practice so he shouldn't be losing weight from cardio. Hopefully just lifting weights and not much else has him in the 260 range?