News: Breaking down DeMarcus Lawrence's eight sacks in 2015.

[CCBoy]

Breaking down DeMarcus Lawrence's eight sacks in 2015.

When QB Other DL on the field
Week 4 at Saints Drew Brees RDE Kyle Wilber, DT Tyrone Crawford, DT David Irving.
Week 10 at Buccaneers Jameis Winston RDE Greg Hardy, DT Jack Crawford.
Week 11 at Dolphins Ryan Tannehill DT Greg Hardy, DT Jack Crawford, LDE Randy Gregory.
Week 13 at Commanders Kirk Cousins RDE Greg Hardy, DT Nick Hayden, DT Tyrone Crawford.
Week 13 at Commanders Kirk Cousins RDE Randy Gregory, DT Greg Hardy, DT Tyrone Crawford.
Week 14 at Packers Aaron Rodgers RDE Randy Gregory; DT Tyrone Crawford; DT Greg Hardy.
Week 15 vs. Jets Ryan Fitzpatrick RDE Randy Gregory, DT Greg Hardy, DT Tyrone Crawford.
Week 16 at Bills Tyrod Taylor RDE Greg Hardy, DT Jack Crawford, DT David Irving.

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[Stash]

A bit concerning that all but one of those sacks came with the presence of Greg Hardy on the field, which is obviously not the case any longer.

The defensive coordinator himself has made mention of how Lawrence benefitted from the attention that Hardy drew. With this current group, I expect opposing offenses to give that attention to Lawrence now.

 

[xwalker]

Breaking down DeMarcus Lawrence's eight sacks in 2015.

When QB Other DL on the field
Week 4 at Saints Drew Brees RDE Kyle Wilber, DT Tyrone Crawford, DT David Irving.
Week 10 at Buccaneers Jameis Winston RDE Greg Hardy, DT Jack Crawford.
Week 11 at Dolphins Ryan Tannehill DT Greg Hardy, DT Jack Crawford, LDE Randy Gregory.
Week 13 at Commanders Kirk Cousins RDE Greg Hardy, DT Nick Hayden, DT Tyrone Crawford.
Week 13 at Commanders Kirk Cousins RDE Randy Gregory, DT Greg Hardy, DT Tyrone Crawford.
Week 14 at Packers Aaron Rodgers RDE Randy Gregory; DT Tyrone Crawford; DT Greg Hardy.
Week 15 vs. Jets Ryan Fitzpatrick RDE Randy Gregory, DT Greg Hardy, DT Tyrone Crawford.
Week 16 at Bills Tyrod Taylor RDE Greg Hardy, DT Jack Crawford, DT David Irving.

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Only 1 without Greg Hardy in the lineup.

 

[Jstopper]

A bit concerning that all but one of those sacks came with the presence of Greg Hardy on the field, which is obviously not the case any longer.

The defensive coordinator himself has made mention of how Lawrence benefitted from the attention that Hardy drew. With this current group, I expect opposing offenses to give that attention to Lawrence now.

So inversely if we now finally have a guy on the field that can draw the doubles which we haven't had the first 4 weeks it will make it easier on the other guys to break free with single blocking.

 

[lkelly]

A bunch were with Gregory in the lineup.

Which probably tells us that the zero career sack stoner likely is about as useless as any other JAG even when he is eligible to play.

Time to put some more resources into the DE position. Like an entire draft's worth of picks if the current scouts whiff at such a high rate.

 

[gimmesix]

So inversely if we now finally have a guy on the field that can draw the doubles which we haven't had the first 4 weeks it will make it easier on the other guys to break free with single blocking.

They still have to win the one-on-ones ... and they're not doing that now.

The good news for Lawrence is if he starts at right end, he probably won't be doubled a lot unless he shows he's trouble for teams' left tackle. Most teams, if they have a good one, tend to leave those guys on an island unless they are facing a player they just can't contain.

 

[Risen Star]

So inversely if we now finally have a guy on the field that can draw the doubles which we haven't had the first 4 weeks it will make it easier on the other guys to break free with single blocking.

I think there's a Go Cowboys! in there somewhere.

 

[AbeBeta]

Only 1 without Greg Hardy in the lineup.

Sure, but Hardy wasn't doing much of anything to concern OLs

 

[Texas_Pete]

 

[mrmojo]

Is he playing this Sunday then? Hard to keep track of all these suspensions.

 

[Carson]

Is he playing this Sunday then? Hard to keep track of all these suspensions.

More than likely yes. He will be on a snap count. Irving is out as well

 

[xwalker]

Sure, but Hardy wasn't doing much of anything to concern OLs

Marinelli had some stats about Lawrence getting single blocking the vast majority of the snaps when Hardy was on the field but got doubled when Hardy was not on the field.

 

[Common Sense]

Marinelli had some stats about Lawrence getting single blocking the vast majority of the snaps when Hardy was on the field but got doubled when Hardy was not on the field.

This defense needs another difference maker at DE in the worst way next year before it can be formidable.

 

[dogunwo]

A bit concerning that all but one of those sacks came with the presence of Greg Hardy on the field, which is obviously not the case any longer.

The defensive coordinator himself has made mention of how Lawrence benefitted from the attention that Hardy drew. With this current group, I expect opposing offenses to give that attention to Lawrence now.

Then we should expect someone else to step up finally.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

A bunch were with Gregory in the lineup.

Which probably tells us that the zero career sack stoner likely is about as useless as any other JAG even when he is eligible to play.

Time to put some more resources into the DE position. Like an entire draft's worth of picks if the current scouts whiff at such a high rate.

Shouldn't that say the opposite that he isn't useless?

 

[Stash]

So inversely if we now finally have a guy on the field that can draw the doubles which we haven't had the first 4 weeks it will make it easier on the other guys to break free with single blocking.

Hopefully, yes.

 

[Stash]

Then we should expect someone else to step up finally.

That's the hope.

 

[JBS]

If none of these guys are winning 1 on 1 battles before..they aren't going to win 1 on 1 battles now...most of these guys already had 1 on 1s all game every game for 4 weeks and have done nothing

 

[lkelly]

Shouldn't that say the opposite that he isn't useless?

My reaction was, "wow, Gregory did actually play quite a bit last year and he still didn't notch a sack."

When you are on the field with T. Crawford, Hardy, and Lawrence, I'm pretty sure you are the guy getting the single team. If you're still pitching a career sack shutout you are doing it wrong.

But hey, he beat a couple of scrubs in the second halves of some preseason games so I'm sure the Jerry hype meter is still pegged.

 

[superonyx]

So inversely if we now finally have a guy on the field that can draw the doubles which we haven't had the first 4 weeks it will make it easier on the other guys to break free with single blocking.

In theory yes...
However in reality I don't think Lawrence has produced at a level that has offensive coordinators up at night trying to make sure they have him doubled.
He may be the best of the group but that doesn't make him the best. Lawrence will have his share of 1 on 1's. Not may DE's are really doubled when the RB who stays back are also focused on picking up the potential blitzing LBers more than a DE who may or may not get the edge.