Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is typically guarded in his praise of young players this early in training camp. He tends to temper any kudos by adding that the player still has a long way to go. He kind of pats them on the back and pokes them in the chest at the same time.
He did that with rookie defensive end Randy Gregory Sunday, but his comments should go a long way toward calming any worries about Gregory’s size and whether or not he can function as a defensive end.
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At just 235 pounds at the scouting combine, Gregory was thought to be a better scheme fit for a 3-4 defense looking to add top-end pass rushing talent at the outside linebacker position.