Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory has had a turbulent NFL career, having been suspended four times since he turned pro in 2015. Shortly after his latest reinstatement in September, Dallas showed some faith in the Nebraska product by extending his contract through 2021, and the 28-year-old ended up seeing time in 10 games during the 2020 campaign. While it’s difficult to put too much faith into the embattled pass rusher, Gregory is hoping to build off his 2020 season and become a team leader.
“This year, I think for me, is about really finding my role on this team,” Gregory told Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. “Not as somebody who’s here and then leaves for a certain amount of time. Somebody who’s here to stay and somebody that wants to be a leader, not only vocally but on the field with my play.
“I think that’s one of the biggest things for me that I’ve always struggled with is my leadership skills on and off the field, so this year, I’m trying to be a little bit more invested because I am one of the older guys in the group. I think me, [DeMarcus Lawrence] and [Brent Urban] are the three oldest guys in our D-line group. Naturally, I feel like guys are looking at me for input and advice or looking at me to make a play and show people how it’s done.”
Gregory flashed his talent last season, tallying 3.5 sacks and 12 QB hits. However, his playing time was inconsistent, and the defensive end is hoping for more opportunities after the organization replaced defensive coordinator Mike Nolan with Dan Quinn.
“Obviously, I wanted to be out there,” Gregory said. “Obviously, I felt like there were things I could do to help the team win. I honestly felt like when I did go out there, with the sample that I was able to put out there, I’d done a pretty good job, enough so that I feel like the new staff knows what they have in me and knows what they need to do to get me where I need to be as a player.”
I thought he was the team’s dealer.
Maybe that’s what the writer meant but has a sudden onset of dyslexia
Grow up
Are you talking to Randy Gregory? Cause that would be good advice
wow that’s a good one, let me give u some advice about yourmomsbox…. yuck… never mind.
I am sorry, last I thought that I had saw…
yourmomsbox supported and embraced both Randy Gregory and Aldon Smith in a loving manner to encourage finishing off in a leadership role.
With a username like that, maybe you’re not the best person to give advice on maturity …
yeah because players from Philly never did anything wrong.
Everyone deserves a second chance. How does Gregory deserve 4 chances and stay in the NFL.
It is Dallas, heck, they even signed Aldon Smith, talent will always outweigh character there..
Jerry has never understood what it meant to create a team with one united cause, he’s never been about team building and building a good culture. It’s just been trying to win for him, at any costs, and that’s why his teams always fail..
False narrative. Google it if you want the real facts. In a study done of legal issues amongst NFL teams, Dallas was much cleaner than most. If memory serves, Cincy looked pretty bad and all of the NFC East (including the NYG) had bigger legal disciplinary issues than the Cowboys. KC Chiefs have players beating on their women and children, and you, MLBNYY, want to make an example of a pot smoker who apparently has emotional issues. BTW, exactly how many states have legalized marijuana at this point?
I was going to leave a snarky response, but I actually think Gregory at least had a good response. He’s had plenty of chances already, here’s to hoping he finally gets it together.
I dunno seems like a bit of a pipe dream to me.
I can’t imagine a better role model.