If Manny Lawson ends up

[VoR]

Originally Posted by Cajuncowboy

I like Lawson but the one thing that concerns me is he is skinny as can bee, especially in the legs. I wonder what kind of lower body strength he has and can he handle the mauling type of O-linemen.

His scrawny legs are a concern although most reports I've read say he's very strong for his size. I think if he were trying to be a DE in the NFL it would be more of a concern, but projecting him to OLB might be a whole different story.

I would say getting the sacks he did in college going against good teams in the ACC speaks alot for him. Look what he did against Florida State in the video:
http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=28...c77f5c&f=rss33
He was playing straight up on OT's from a down position and not running free from a standup OLB position. This all may be a moot point if they get Carp instead.

[TruBlueCowboy]

Originally Posted by VoR

His scrawny legs are a concern although most reports I've read say he's very strong for his size. I think if he were trying to be a DE in the NFL it would be more of a concern, but projecting him to OLB might be a whole different story.

I would say getting the sacks he did in college going against good teams in the ACC speaks alot for him. Look what he did against Florida State in the video:
http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=28...c77f5c&f=rss33
He was playing straight up on OT's from a down position and not running free from a standup OLB position. This all may be a moot point if they get Carp instead.

Kind of ironic that the guy who is supposed to be more built for the position (Carpenter) is the one with the ankle injury.

[Yakuza Rich]

All I gotta say is.....PARCELLS' SILENCE IS DEAFENING!


Rich....

[TwentyOne]

Originally Posted by Yakuza Rich

If Lawson is an average pass rusher, he'll still be better than what we had last year with Fujita, who was practically non-existent when it came to pressuring the passer.


Rich..........

Yep for sure, but he ain't worth a #18 pick then....

[speedkilz88]

Carpenter is the only one to question when it comes to pass rush ability. Its just not his strength when comparing to top rushers in the draft like Lawson and Wimbley. He does have his strengths over them but I think those strengths cry out ILB.

[adbutcher]

This is nuts!!!!!!!!!!!




As far as skinny legs are concerned, LT wasn't necessarily sitting on tree trunks himself.

[Bob Sacamano]

I wish my legs were that skinny

[speedkilz88]

Originally Posted by summerisfunner

I wish my legs were that skinny

I think you just broke your vow.


You lasted a whopping 23 minutes.

[Bob Sacamano]

D'OH! ok, I get a mulligan

[VoR]

Originally Posted by adbutcher

This is nuts!!!!!!!!!!!




As far as skinny legs are concerned, LT wasn't necessarily sitting on tree trunks himself.

Great point there.

[Rack Bauer]

Originally Posted by Yakuza Rich

All I gotta say is.....PARCELLS' SILENCE IS DEAFENING!


Rich....

[marchetta]

FYI, he's also an engineering major (electrical, chemical, mechanical ?), so he has smarts to go along with his athletic ability.

[adbutcher]

Originally Posted by marchetta

FYI, he's also an engineering major (electrical, chemical, mechanical ?), so he has smarts to go along with his athletic ability.

I am kinda partial to engineers. I think he has an industrial engineering degree.

[Rack Bauer]

Originally Posted by adbutcher

I am kinda partial to engineers. I think he has an industrial engineering degree.

I was about to ask what type of engineering degree he has.


What's the difference between an industrial engineering degree and a mechanical engineering degree?

My brother-in-law has a mechanical engineering degree. He is extremely smart, but has the common sense of an empty box. We're always making fun of him cuz he can lay down the knowledge when it comes to book smarts, but then he'll go and do something completely dumb like leave his windows rolled down when it's raining. lol He's not as bad as he used to be though.


And for the mannylovers, no I'm not saying it applies to him.

[adbutcher]

Originally Posted by Rack

I was about to ask what type of engineering degree he has.


What's the difference between an industrial engineering degree and a mechanical engineering degree?

My brother-in-law has a mechanical engineering degree. He is extremely smart, but has the common sense of an empty box. We're always making fun of him cuz he can lay down the knowledge when it comes to book smarts, but then he'll go and do something completely dumb like leave his windows rolled down when it's raining. lol He's not as bad as he used to be though.


And for the mannylovers, no I'm not saying it applies to him.

In short, Industrial Engineers typically involve engineering solutions dealing with fitting work environments to the Human Interface, fitting the work to the worker. So ergonomics, industrial hygene, time studies, motion studies, and safety are some of their area of interest. ME(s) are probably the most diverse of the engineering disciplines. We can do anything from part/system design, aerospace, and structural analysis.