Cowboys’ risk in Randy Gregory producing no reward

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Jerry Jones believes in risk. He likes to say his best moves have been the riskiest.

In 1989 when he bought the Dallas Cowboys, the team was losing more than $1 million a day. A few weeks ago the Cowboys were named the most valuable sports franchise in the world at an estimated $4 billion.

But not all risks pay off.

The Cowboys took a risk in selecting Randy Gregory in the second round of last year’s draft. They knew of his failed drug test at the scouting combine. They knew of his issues with anxiety and other foibles while at Nebraska. But they figured the second round — with the 60th overall pick — was the perfect spot to take a player considered the best pass-rusher in the draft.

Gregory’s issues have not stopped. He was suspended the first four games of the season earlier in the offseason. According to sources, he is facing a longer suspension for another violation of the substance abuse policy. ESPN’s Ed Werder reported Gregory has entered an undisclosed treatment facility, is not expected to report to camp this week, and might not participate at all.

He did not have a sack in 12 games as a rookie. He missed four …

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