"He's super raw, but those physical tools are through the roof. That's why you pay coaches." -- NFC scouting director. Listed as a LB now instead of DE.
Gregory blowing up at combine....
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And with all our struggles at LB he was playing DE.
Gregory would have been a high first round draft choice if not for the misuse of the Pelini coaching staff. This kid belonged at OLB instead of trying to put a square peg in a round hole like they did. Gregory paid the ultimate price in dropping in the draft because he doesnt have the reps as a OLB the NFL will want. What a waste of supreme talent!
Isn't Randy forecast as a top ten, possibly top 5 draft pick? That's pretty high.
He probably could have played DE or OLB, especially strong-side OLB in a 4-3 alignment. His ideal position is probably a OLB in a 3-4 alignment.
While we finished the year short on linebackers, we spent the entire year short on defensive ends. We needed him where he played, and he was good as a DE.