Twitter: Demarcus Lawrence hungry to get back

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Quite honestly, outside of Gregory and sometimes Parsons, our pass rush has been average at best. Put a line together of Gregory, DLaw, Parsons, Gallimore and we may have a chance to generate a real rush without the need of the blitz.
I am looking forward to seeing this lineup. I think it can be really strong and cause some chaos
 

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He was paid as a DE. One who rushes the passer AND stops the run. He's been limited in sacks because teams could double team or even triple team him because there was no one else capable of getting pressure on the QB. Now we have an improved and focused Gregory as well as Osa. Good luck double teaming him when he gets back.

So Robert Quinn's double digit sacks I guess made him incapable of getting to the QB.
 

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You can't compare 2018, 2019 to 2021 unless the roster is the same, which it's not. In fact it's MUCH different. Different coaching as well.
So to suggest the defense wouldn't be better with Lawrence is incredibly shortsighted. Why wouldn't you want to be even better?
The recent past defenses weren't good enough to carry into the postseason. This one is significantly better. Adding Lawrence would be scary.

Players are evaluated on a year to year basis all the time which factors into contract negotiations so not sure how defensive statistics are not viewed the same manner. While I get that coaches and players are different, the statistics were being used to counter the debate of DLaw being such a great run stopper when in fact the team defense hasn't shown statistically a major deviation in run defense without him.
 

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They were double teaming DLaw and had no push from the middle. Tank was injured that year as well but still played.

OMG it's always someone else's fault with you and certain players. I really do not understand the blind fan love you bestow some of these guys.
So in 2019 and 2020 defenses were double teaming Lawrence but not in 2017 and 2018?
 

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OMG it's always someone else's fault with you and certain players. I really do not understand the blind fan love you bestow some of these guys.
We all understand you give up easily like you did with Gregory. I don’t and didn’t. I’m willing to see what he can do this year. I think he will have a good year if he’s healthy.
 

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It wouldn't be the worst idea. But I think we'd have to just cut Lawrence as I don't think he holds any trade value. Lawrence's base salary in 2022 is 19m and IMO he hasn't played at that level for 2-3 years (if ever). There is no guaranteed money left on his contract, but there would still be a 19m cap hit from kicking the can down the road (with signing/restructure bonuses).

We could save his 19m base salary and give most of it to Gregory shoring up RDE, this creates room for Golston to start at LDE and Basham to be backup....that makes a lot of sense to me. Personally though, I like Lawrence and think he's a good locker room presence, so I'd probably ask Lawrence to take a cut in base salary to 10-12m (guaranteed) with incentives allowing him to to get back to 19m if he performs well. If he doesn't go for it....cut bait as a post June 1st cut. I don't think we can afford for Lawrence to have a 19m base salary with best evidence suggesting he won't stay health or perform to the required level his contract commands.
I think Gregory is having a good start to the season but he not as good as Lawrence when healthy. Plus I trust Lawrence more then ole 94. Hopefully both will be playing when we start are playoff run in early December.
 

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We all understand you give up easily like you did with Gregory. I don’t and didn’t. I’m willing to see what he can do this year. I think he will have a good year if he’s healthy.

LOL...when did I give up on Gregory? The accusations you hurl without proof is funny sometimes.
 

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Quite honestly, outside of Gregory and sometimes Parsons, our pass rush has been average at best. Put a line together of Gregory, DLaw, Parsons, Gallimore and we may have a chance to generate a real rush without the need of the blitz.
Osa is a better pass rusher then Gallimore. I don’t think Gallimore has one career sack. I agree with you when it comes to Gregory and DLaw though.
 

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Osa is a better pass rusher then Gallimore. I don’t think Gallimore has one career sack. I agree with you when it comes to Gregory and DLaw though.

I guess what he is trying to say is, when you add DLaw at end opposite of Gregory with backups healthy rotating in at DE spots. It is better than what we have been playing with the past 5 games. Add it Gallimore and Hill to the DT rotation and it makes D better. Gallimore or Osa are not going to be the saviors to our pass rush or lack of. It will be the play at defensive end that will open up the lanes to pass rush. And yes a player like Gallimore can get after the QB.
 

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Players are evaluated on a year to year basis all the time which factors into contract negotiations so not sure how defensive statistics are not viewed the same manner. While I get that coaches and players are different, the statistics were being used to counter the debate of DLaw being such a great run stopper when in fact the team defense hasn't shown statistically a major deviation in run defense without him.
Lawrence hasn't played under the current roster and staff. That's a fact. The statistics prove my point, you just refuse to see it. We're a better defense WITH Lawrence and that's not debatable. It would open up more opportunities.
 

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Osa is a better pass rusher then Gallimore. I don’t think Gallimore has one career sack. I agree with you when it comes to Gregory and DLaw though.
Gallimore was reportedly having a great camp and was being considered as the breakout player prior to his injury.
 

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He’s not even in the Top 5 based on annual salary, but never mind the facts.
Yeah, he's like 5th, but some fans don't care, their minds are made up that they understand. I mean, why would we want to be better?
 

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He’s not even in the Top 5 based on annual salary, but never mind the facts.

Ever notice that the ones *****ing about Lawrence not being good because he doesn't get sacks are some of the same ones that said Ramsey would have been a bad pick in the draft because he didn't get interceptions in college?
 

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Of course he's hungry to get back, lot of good media on Dallas now a days and he's not part of it...
 
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