Archer: Randy Gregory laments sacks that got away

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Randy Gregory laments sacks that got away

Todd Archer, ESPN Staff Writer

SAN DIEGO -- Even though Randy Gregory was able to come up with a sack in Thursday’s preseason opener against the San Diego Chargers, he couldn’t help but think of the ones that got away.

"I’m my biggest critic, so I’m never satisfied with my play," the Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive end said. "Ran by the quarterback one time. If I would’ve turned my hips a little more I think I would’ve got there. There was one time I had my arm on him and he got away."

But he got the one and he was quick to credit Davon Coleman. They ran a game on the Chargers' linemen with Coleman picking off the tackle while Gregory came underneath and powered his way to drop Brad Sorensen for a 6-yard loss late in the third quarter.

"He set me up for success," Gregory said of Coleman.

But there was no sack celebration. Teammates jumped on his back, and as he made his way to the sideline veterans were there waiting for him.

"I didn’t even have a chance to celebrate," Gregory said. "I’m so used to college ball where they tell you you can’t. But I definitely got something saved up for the regular season."

So do the Cowboys. Coach Jason Garrett didn’t want to make any definitive statements after the 17-7 loss about Gregory’s play.

"Looked like he was getting off the ball well, looked like he was up the field a lot early on in the game, and then as the game wore on he did a better job leveling off his rush and getting to the quarterback," Garrett said. "He was around the quarterback a lot."

Gregory gets his second chance to be around the quarterback a lot on Aug. 23 against the San Francisco 49ers. He wishes he didn’t have to wait that long.

"I love practice but games are obviously a lot different," Gregory said. "I’m ready for the next one."
 

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Like I mentioned in the game thread. I watched Gregory closely and there were definitely a few times where he was close enough he could have probably knocked the ball out of the QBs hands. I think he is going to be a strip sack machine eventually. He was close.
 

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I think Gregory is going to be a beast. I hope this Mincey starting bullshit doesn't last long. He was the biggest reason for the first TD we gave up.
 

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I think Gregory is going to be a beast. I hope this Mincey starting bullshit doesn't last long. He was the biggest reason for the first TD we gave up.
Gregory does not need to start he was put on skates multiple time against the run, he would be a big liability at this point stopping the run.

He even got turned by the TE.

They are doing the right thing by spotting him he needs to get bigger and stronger.
 

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Yea, Gregory needs to be a pass rush specialist this year because he isn't big or strong enough to be a full time starter.

He would be a liability in the running game.
 

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Gregory does not need to start he was put on skates multiple time against the run, he would be a big liability at this point stopping the run.

He even got turned by the TE.

They are doing the right thing by spotting him he needs to get bigger and stronger.
I thought Gregory was grabbing air and overrun the mark several times. That's to be expected because he is a rookie. He will adjust but it won't happen suddenly. In time he will be formittable but he will also get out of position a lot until then.
 

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I generally agree about Gregory, mainly a pass rush specialist this year. He's going to be good though, it's kind of crazy how he looks exactly like DeMarcus Ware coming off the edge, not just the number, but his overall body composition and stature.
 

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We will have a pass rush this year, finally.
 

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Gregory does not need to start he was put on skates multiple time against the run, he would be a big liability at this point stopping the run.

He even got turned by the TE.

They are doing the right thing by spotting him he needs to get bigger and stronger.
I was mostly talking about him starting over Hardy at RE which is ludicre.

I think you're exaggerating his play against the run in the first preseason game. They weren't gashing him for big runs repeatedly.
 

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I was mostly talking about him starting over Hardy at RE which is ludicre.

I think you're exaggerating his play against the run in the first preseason game. They weren't gashing him for big runs repeatedly.
He was a pretty good run defender at Nebraska. He would be better if our interior were a little more stout.
 

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I was mostly talking about him starting over Hardy at RE which is ludicre.

I think you're exaggerating his play against the run in the first preseason game. They weren't gashing him for big runs repeatedly.
Never said they were but he got blocked 5 yards out of the-the play several times and he was turned by the TE twice.

And these were reserves Mincy should start until Hardy comes back and kick inside on passing downs.
 
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