Twitter: Randy Gregory eligible to return to practice this week

[Proof]

the patriots have that guy alan branch that just had his suspension rescinded without even having his appeal heard. who knows whats' going on.

 

[Clarkson]

Thanks.

I wouldn't.

Right...Sure.

 

[theebs]

Worried about the bad NFL juju associated with him playing under suspension, rational, or not, we saw how the league can influence close games in 2014.

well to be fair the afc's top team is doing the same thing. Aldon smith who is an actual criminal is appealing so he can play during the playoffs.

 

[tyke1doe]

This isn't a story like Ricky Williams who just wanted to smoke no matter what.

Actually, Ricky Williams has a social anxiety disorder. So I don't know if it's fair to say he just wanted to smoke no matter what. He likely smoked to cope with his anxiety disorder also.

 

[phildadon86]

I think I remember seeing that his latest issue was that he missed a test which is automatically deemed a positive test result. If he is appealing, maybe there was a mistake made by the league or the testing company. Who knows what happened but if they are going to let him start practicing and not issue a ruling on the appeal, maybe that is a good sign. It is taking much longer than McClain's deal so maybe there is some good news coming.

Yet Bell was allowed to miss a test and only got 3 games, after 2 straight years of suspensions.....Interesting.

 

[hendog]

Yet Bell was allowed to miss a test and only got 3 games, after 2 straight years of suspensions.....Interesting.

Rooney

 

[DC Cowboy]

He COULD be IMHO if they've worked his butt off, he's clean and motivated. We know he has talent. Another 10-15 pounds on his frame would be another nice surprise too.

it was reported that he was working out with J. Smith right?

 

[Derekmtl85]

Actually, Ricky Williams has a social anxiety disorder. So I don't know if it's fair to say he just wanted to smoke no matter what. He likely smoked to cope with his anxiety disorder also.

Yep, i watched a documentary about him, the guy was really not in a good spot in his head, struggled with every day things and smoking helped him cope.

 

[phildadon86]

Reduced from 4 games to 3 games.

Must've been his first suspension.


Have we even got confirmation that Gregory failed a 2nd test?

He was suspended last year as well. For weed. Funny thing is, the way this suspension played out, it doesnt count as another infraction against him. So he could do it again next year and still only get 10 games not the full year.

 

[JohnnyHopkins]

Thanks.

I wouldn't.

He could hook you up with some premium cush if you just open the door.

 

[hendog]

He could hook you up with some premium cush if you just open the door.

Or just throw you through the door

 

[KingintheNorth]

As a football coach who coached against Randy, I hope that returning to the team and practicing helps give him the structure he needs to get his life on track.

As a Cowboy fan who is tired of watching QB's sit in the pocket for what seems like forever, I hope that he gets back on the field and can help improve the pass rush.

 

[popp1234]

As a football coach who coached against Randy, I hope that returning to the team and practicing helps give him the structure he needs to get his life on track.

As a Cowboy fan who is tired of watching QB's sit in the pocket for what seems like forever, I hope that he gets back on the field and can help improve the pass rush.

Good stuff!

 

[DCBoysfan]

Ok this makes sense, his impending susp. is under appeal.

 

[hendog]

I'm pulling for him to get his life in order first and be a productive member of this team second.

 

[phildadon86]

I wouldn't even let him in the building.

You didnt want dak in the building either....Just saying

 

[kramskoi]

Ok this makes sense, his impending susp. is under appeal.

He could certainly help the pass rush in the playoffs if the impending is dropped or resolved fortuitously. But will it be?

 

[xwalker]

I think I remember seeing that his latest issue was that he missed a test which is automatically deemed a positive test result. If he is appealing, maybe there was a mistake made by the league or the testing company. Who knows what happened but if they are going to let him start practicing and not issue a ruling on the appeal, maybe that is a good sign. It is taking much longer than McClain's deal so maybe there is some good news coming.

McClain missed the test.

My understanding is that he failed a test but his representatives are saying that the sample was not handled correctly (chain of custody type issue).

 

[Alexander]

They'll probably pull the rug out from under us

Only if you stand on the rug to begin with.

 

[drawandstrike]

Quick reminder: the last official word from the NFL was: "Failed a test? New suspension? That's news to us. We don't know a thing about it."

When the *NFL* says there was a failed/missed drug test and the *NFL* says there's a new suspension being appealed right now it will mean something.

The NFL hasn't said one ******* word about a new failed drug test or a new suspension being appealed by Randy Gregory. The only source for this are media people who keep repeating one another without any confirmation of this by the NFL itself.