Originally posted by tankle104:In a way, coming from the ever-increasing dumpster fire in Denver to the 49ers is the latest step in a redemption story.
Originally posted by thl408:
Same. I saw his suspensions and thought he was a headcase. He got caught doing recreational drugs. If anything the suspensions might prolong his career because he doesn't have a lot of mileage. The article below is very long and details his childhood, and how it led to him using recreational drugs as a crutch. To summarize, what I got out of that article is he's like Aldon Smith but he had the perspective to look inwards and eventually seek help. He's not a bad team mate or cancer in the lockerroom type of guy. It's never too late to turn the corner so I hope him being in a good 49ers lockerrom will provide the focus to apply his skills on the field.
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Excerpt from an Athletic article: https://theathletic.com/2705165/2021/07/15/turning-a-corner-cowboys-randy-gregory-tries-to-stay-on-the-road-to-redemption/
His irresponsibility led to a divorce and alienation from his children. There was a period when he lived in his car. But one thing about Randy Gregory — he's always had a knack to turn the corner.
Gregory was between places to live and burdened by bills he couldn't pay, divorce proceedings, custody quarrels, rehab and another NFL suspension. Help was a phone call away, but it was a call he would not make. "I didn't want anyone to know how bad I was struggling," he says.
Everyone loves a redemption story! I'm rooting for him. I've always liked the saying "sometimes we aren't as good as we thought we'd be but we are better than our worst moment".
im hoping he balls out here, loves it here, and restructures his contract for less pay but guaranteed money. Sometimes making $8M here in a great situation Vs $16M in somewhere like Denver is better. lol I'd understand if he didn't but would be cool! A great work environment is important to a players mental health and energy. I'm hoping he loves being a 49er and helps us get a Lombardi!
I wonder if cutting his hair is part of a new start for him. Sometimes doing something like that is a reminder that today is the start of a new day/way - an outward sign of an inner change.
