Randy Gregory Checks In to Treatment Facility, failed another drug test

[Nightman]

You were adding Collins out of incompetence apparently because he was in no way a risk by the time he signed. Evidenced by every damn team in the league trying to sign him.

Don't tell me what I know....just because other teams wanted to gamble it doesn't mean it wasn't a gamble....every time I play craps there are a bunch of other people at the table...I guess that isn't gambling either since everyone wants some

 

[Brooksey]

Why do I come here for bad news. I check in last week, it's E Elliot, and now this. There is never any good news.

 

[Nightman]

If you sign Hardy and freeney, from a sacks perspective you are better than you where in 2013-present.

I'm not saying I like Hardy, but just looking at Hardy and freeney production wise. Don't want a bunch of peeps jumping on me bout DV

This a football team still....isn't it???

 

[wileedog]

We know DLaw can play.

We know DLaw can play singled against RTs while the other team focuses on Greg Hardy on the other side.

We have no idea what he can do against NFL LTs when there is absolutely no one else on the team anyone needs to worry about.

 

[ccb04]

That is two players the Chiefs have gambled on. Two. You could make a substantial list of them during Jerry Jones' tenure.

Part of the game dictates you will have to gamble on character risks from time to time. It is part of the nature of the demographic pool.

But when you make those gambles in volume and you do them repeatedly as a standard operating procedure, you cannot reasonably have the gall to act like you didn't expect it to happen and worse, refuse to have a backup if it fails.

Yes, that was two players that they've gambled on recently...but an example of only one team in the league.

The Cowboys had several players with character concerns on championship teams over the years. The difference was of course the end results.

At this point, I'm certainly all for cutting down on the gambling...and ready to fold on the current problems.

 

[Nightman]

Not in NY or Cinci either. Mara and Brown don't fire their GM's as they basically do the same thing Jones does but without the title.

BAL and NE take as many chances as well, they just have the rings to over-shadow the mistakes.....I guess Jerry does too

 

[Jstopper]

We know DLaw can play singled against RTs while the other team focuses on Greg Hardy on the other side.

We have no idea what he can do against NFL LTs when there is absolutely no one else on the team anyone needs to worry about.

He got sacks in both playoff games we played in 2014 when there was no Greg hardy on this team. Who else was there to worry about in the playoffs when Lawrence was getting sacks?

 

[muck4doo]

But wait, there's more.

So, he is either dependent on marijuana, mentally ill or just plain stupid.

Or could he be going for the hat trick?

I've got a Baltimore Orioles cap sitting somewhere I could throw to him...Hat Trick it is!

 

[perrykemp]

He got sacks in both playoff games we played in 2014 when there was no Greg hardy on this team. Who else was there to worry about in the playoffs when Lawrence was getting sacks?

Who knows.

Demarcus Lawrence had just 1 sack in the 4 games that Hardy didn't play in last season.

His other 7 sacks cam with Hardy on the field.

It will be interesting to watch how he does as the primary pass outside pass rusher this season, after his suspension.

 

[wileedog]

He got sacks in both playoff games we played in 2014 when there was no Greg hardy on this team. Who else was there to worry about in the playoffs when Lawrence was getting sacks?

I'm sure GB and Detroit were as surprised as anyone, considering he had been largely invisible in the games he played before that. There is no way those teams went into those games thinking "no matter what, we can't let Demarcus Lawrence beat us!"

Guess what - this year they will.

 

[Nightman]

I'm sure GB and Detroit were as surprised as anyone, considering he had been largely invisible in the games he played before that. There is no way those teams went into those games thinking "no matter what, we can't let Demarcus Lawrence beat us!"

Guess what - this year they will.

not til Week 5

 

[Jstopper]

I'm sure GB and Detroit were as surprised as anyone, considering he had been largely invisible in the games he played before that. There is no way those teams went into those games thinking "no matter what, we can't let Demarcus Lawrence beat us!"

Guess what - this year they will.

And if they double him Crawford and Irving will feast on that single coverage

 

[BourbonBalz]

I'm so very tired of people continually making excuses for the Gregorys of the world. He has issues. He's got mental problems. Blah, blah, blah. He's a damn pothead! Period! He would rather get high than play football and make millions of dollars. I have ZERO compassion for idiots and he is definitely a mental midget.

 

[wileedog]

And if they double him Crawford and Irving will feast on that single coverage

Irving? Based on what? A couple of plays where he almost got to someone? A 1/2 sack he managed in 12 professional games so far? If I'm an opposing OC I'll take my chances with that all day long.

And let's see how long Crawford can stay healthy.

 

[DFWJC]

Second rounders should be borderline locks to be major long term contributors. The hit rate should be enormous.
Yet Dallas just keeps using them like lotto tickets.
That alone is possibly the main reason they aren't much better. Just add them up the last 8 or so years and see how miserable it's been.

I realize it's hindsight, but it's so dang frustrating:

2009
Dallas trades down, drafts Robert Brewster and Victor Butler
LeShon McCoy was taken right after their pick...muti Pro Bowler

2010
Dallas drafts Sean Lee (previously injured) but this is one of the few that was not bad.
a bit later, Emanuel Sanders, Jimmy Graham, Golden Tate, etc.

2011
Dallas drafts Bruce Carter (previously injured)
Justin Houston and Randle Cobb were taken a bit later...pretty much superstars...especially Houston

2012
Dallas traded pick along with 1st rounder to move up for Claiborne---so really gave the pick away for free in the end
Alshon Jeffrey and Bruce Wagner were taken right after that pick...both Pro Bowlers

2013
Dallas drafts Gavin Escobar
LeVeon Bell, Jamie Collins, Eddie Lacy, John Hankins, David Amerson--all pro Bowlers, were taken right afterwards.

2014
Dallas traded it's 2nd and 3rd rounder to move up for Demarcus Lawrence (was suspended in college)
Derek Carr, Jeremy Hill, Jarvis Landry, Allen Robinson (all pro Bowlers) were taken soon after Dallas' original 2d rounder
PLUS
Trai Turner, Gabe Jackson, and Devonte Freeman were taken after Dallas' 3rd rounder given up

2015
Dallas drafts Randy Gregory (was suspended in college)
Tyler Locket, David Johnson, Jalen Strong and others TBT were taken soon after

2016
Dallas drafted Jalen Smith (will miss at least his first entire season most likely)
TBT....we already know many players taken right after that were lower risk...but to be fair this is TBT


It's mid-boggling.

These are mostly players taken almost right after our risky picks

 

[speedkilz88]

 

[MWH1967]

I usually don't chime in on these, but this time i will. I hope he gets the treatment he needs. It's about a 99% shot with what was on the line he finally wakes up and realizes i can't fail drug tests and keep this job. So, Dallas needs to move on and Randy, smoke one for me because i can't because my family needs me to provide for them and my job does random drug tests.


Sucks, but it's real life.

 

[Tristan]

Irving? Based on what? A couple of plays where he almost got to someone? A 1/2 sack he managed in 12 professional games so far? If I'm an opposing OC I'll take my chances with that all day long.

And let's see how long Crawford can stay healthy.

Stats aside I disagree with you as well, regardless of where Irving came from, he did jump off the screen and out perform the "starters" everytime he was given a chance, Irving flat out balled while others were relaxing, you got bad eyes

 

[jobberone]

Are you pretty sure? Show us.

It's been alleged via third hand information he is bipolar and neither confirmed nor denied by Gregory or his parents.

So we don't know.

And that will be the end of that.

 

[Tristan]

It's really frustrating when a guy has literally every resource in the world available to help him out and he either rejects it or ignores it. This is marijuana, not heroin.

I agree its frustrating as heck, but this " program " is toxic! Once youre in the program they csn test you 10 times a month, if a joint can stay in youre system for 3 weeks, youre screwed! How can u put down the weed when half youre teanates get to smoke freely right in front of youre face because theyr not in "the program" Thats whats bs!