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Demarcus Lawrence is a beast, the Cowboys return to their winning formula, Dak Prescott’s leadership is strong, and more on the pre-game decision by the Cowboys to take a knee before the anthem.

Lawrence Explains His League-Leading Start: “I’m Healthy And I’m Myself” - Rob Philips, The Mothership

DeMarcus Lawrence is playing like the man the Cowboys hoped they had when they traded up for him in the 2014 draft.

DeMarcus Lawrence isn’t giving the belt back. Not this week, for sure.

With three more sacks on Monday night pushing his early-season total to a league-best 6.5, the 25-year-old defensive end still holds the green-strap championship boxing belt given to the Cowboys’ defensive lineman of the week.

“It’s mine,” he said with a smile after the team’s 28-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals. “Undisputed.”

There’s no disputing this: Through three games, Lawrence is tormenting offenses like no Cowboys pass rusher has since another DeMarcus (Ware) a few years back.
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Lawrence's sacks drawing notice around NFL - Drew Davison, Fort Worth Star-Telegram

DeMarcus Lawrence is bringing it.

DeMarcus Lawrence has already posted more sacks in three games than anyone on the Dallas Cowboys had a year ago.

Lawrence continued his strong start Monday night, sacking Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer three times. Lawrence has 6.5 on the season and is just the third player in NFL history to register more than one sack in each of the opening three games along with Mark Gastineau and Hall of Famer Kevin Greene.

To put it more perspective, Benson Mayowa led the Cowboys with six sacks last season.
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Meet Demarcus Lawrence, Cowboys ‘QB Hunter’ - Mike Fisher, CBS DFW

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[BotchedLobotomy]

Tank finally starts coming into his own in his 4th season and yet there are some that are completly convinced that Taco is a bust after 3 games.

 

[Hardline]

It's been one game. Tap the brakes.

 

[Bowdown27]

He should have 1-2 more called back on penalties. Kid playing great. Need him to keep it up. That’s what we’ve been missing is a pass rush.

 

[darthseinfeld]

It's been one game. Tap the brakes.

He has 6.5 sacks on the year

 

[Trouty]

It's been one game. Tap the brakes.

Simmer down, Jed

 

[Eddie]

Great start to the season, but it's still a long way from over. Get 20+ sacks, and we'll talk.

 

[links18]

Tank finally starts coming into his own in his 4th season and yet there are some that are completly convinced that Taco is a bust after 3 games.

4 seasons is a long time to wait when there isn't anyone else picking up the slack.

 

[Trouty]

Great start to the season, but it's still a long way from over. Get 20+ sacks, and we'll talk.

I mean, "20+"? What if he gets a paltry 16, 17, 18?

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

4 seasons is a long time to wait when there isn't anyone else picking up the slack.

Yeah, it's a little on the slow side, but my point about Taco is legit.

 

[Trouty]

Yeah, it's a little on the slow side, but my point about Taco is legit.

It certainly is, brudda

 

[DenCWBY]

The beauty of this is that opposing offenses are going to have to start doubling or chipping DLaw which will hopefully bring some opportunities to the other DL's. also this attention and notoriety can become contagious among the other defenders. It's been so long since we have had a dominate player on defense (less Lee) it's got to feel good in the locker room and others need to feed on it.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Great start to the season, but it's still a long way from over. Get 20+ sacks, and we'll talk.

Hold on lol.....that's a high bar.....20 sacks would put him in elite company of one of the best pass rushers of all time....as fans we would've been satisfied with 8 from him...the bar has been raised now and I get that but 20? Goodness...

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

4 seasons is a long time to wait when there isn't anyone else picking up the slack.

We've seen flashes from Tank though. He's been hurt, he's been suspended, he's been asked to gain weight to play the position......it's been a lot going on. The skill has always been there. 4 years is probably too long to wait factoring in injury but by year 3 is when you should start to get a idea. Far too soon to write off Taco.

 

[links18]

We've seen flashes from Tank though. He's been hurt, he's been suspended, he's been asked to gain weight to play the position......it's been a lot going on. The skill has always been there. 4 years is probably too long to wait factoring in injury but by year 3 is when you should start to get a idea. Far too soon to write off Taco.

Oh, agree. Way to soon to say much of anything about Taco. He's played three NFL games.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Oh, agree. Way to soon to say much of anything about Taco. He's played three NFL games.

Just curious your opinion......what if we see nothing from him this year? I sort of expect that....I think a lot of people envisioned this "war daddy" when we took him.....you don't get those late in the 1st round.

 

[Seven]

It's been one game. Tap the brakes.

I have to agree. Dallas has faced some pretty lousy OL's. Here's to his continued success, tho.

 

[ShiningStar]

I mean, "20+"? What if he gets a paltry 16, 17, 18?

he will get at least 22 and you WILL like it.

 

[Trouty]

he will get at least 22 and you WILL like it.

I most certainly will

 

[dallasdave]

Tank finally starts coming into his own in his 4th season and yet there are some that are completly convinced that Taco is a bust after 3 games.

Well said, 1st year this guy has earned his paycheck.