Cowboys need Demarcus Lawrence to show up

[xwalker]

I dont expect a lot of sacks this game for the Cowboys. I do expect a lot of three step drops and getting rid of the ball quickly by Eli to neutralize the rush.

He was sacked 3 times on Monday by the Eagles.

If they want to get the ball out of his hands in 2 seconds like they did in the 1st Cowboys-Giants game, that fine because it limits their offense and minimizes the time the Cowboys defense has to cover receivers.

 

[slick325]

DLaw is a solid player. I think he is a victim of his draft status (Dallas trading up in round 2 to get him). I never thought he was an impact RDE type player during the entire draft process in 2014. Thought he was solid but not an impact player as a RDE.

He hasn't played too badly at all and as X stated, he has been good the last two games. I don't think he is Charles Haley or Greg Hardy but there is nothing wrong with him being Tony Tolbert on the other side beating the lesser of the opponents tackles. Randy Gregory is an impact RDE in my mind and if DLaw can be a complement to him and Greg Hardy then I am happy with him as a starter.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

Lawrence has had two really good games in our last couple of losses.

True story.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

He's played much better in the past 2 games.

My thinking is that he'll hopefully turn into a Grant Wistrom type.....lots of hustle and a high motor, but if you need him to be the main pass rusher you're going to be disappointed. However, put him with a good pass rusher on the other end and you can get close to 10 sacks in a season.

Wistrom was very good against the run. These days the run isn't really as prevalent, so those good run defending DE's have more of a responsibility to chase down WR screens and such. So I hope that is what Lawrence can do. Have Gregory (and perhaps Hardy) on one end and maybe switch it up on passing downs to get one of them at a DT spot in the nickel and you have a nice player on your hands.






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[darthseinfeld]

Cowboys really need Demarcus Lawrence to show up in the next 4 games.

I'm not down on him yet, especially without the help of Hardy for the first four games, or the offense in the last 3 games.

He hasn't delivered yet, but I think the combination or elements will now allow him to deliver. He is never going to see another double team as long as Hardy and Gregory are present and healthy. The question of how to stop Hardy, Gregory, Crawford, and Lawrence will be an interesting one for opposing offenses. Three of the four probably require a double team the majority of the time.

I see in Lawrence a lot of what I see in Williams. He isn't a top pass rusher, at least not yet, but with consistent single coverage against right tackles, he should begin to show up.

Which Williams?

I think Lawrence has had a pretty solid year, I think perception of him is down because of a few defensive collapses but he has been getting consistent pressure. He us just not that guy like a Greg Hardy who is gonna be able to take over games on his own though

 

[darthseinfeld]

He was sacked 3 times on Monday by the Eagles.

If they want to get the ball out of his hands in 2 seconds like they did in the 1st Cowboys-Giants game, that fine because it limits their offense and minimizes the time the Cowboys defense has to cover receivers.

Ill take 50 yards or so from OBJ any day of the week

 

[dallasfan4lizife]

He's on track for 3 sacks and 45 tackles for the season. That's above and beyond what the front season expected by trading a 2nd and 3rd for him..

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Cowboys really need Demarcus Lawrence to show up in the next 4 games.

I'm not down on him yet, especially without the help of Hardy for the first four games, or the offense in the last 3 games.

He hasn't delivered yet, but I think the combination or elements will now allow him to deliver. He is never going to see another double team as long as Hardy and Gregory are present and healthy. The question of how to stop Hardy, Gregory, Crawford, and Lawrence will be an interesting one for opposing offenses. Three of the four probably require a double team the majority of the time.

I see in Lawrence a lot of what I see in Williams. He isn't a top pass rusher, at least not yet, but with consistent single coverage against right tackles, he should begin to show up.

Think having Hardy and Gregory out there with opposing offenses will have to decide on doubling one and of course that will be Hardy do the other three gotta beat their man.

 

[conner01]

Debatable, hurries can be just as productive as a sack. Both are extremely disruptive, to write one off because of the other is due to the love for popular stat sheets.

Same as the ridiculous post of people saying Crawford was a ghost in the Saints game, but he had 6 hurries.

Dig a little deeper into stats, it helps to be informed.

People need to watch games not read stats
Dlaw hasn't played fairly well
He's not hardy but he has been fairly disruptive

 

[texbumthelife]

Lawrence has done really well the last couple of weeks. I am not worried about him at all. He is getting pressure and making plays. Gregory coming back will only help that.

 

[chris1995]

Cowboys really need Demarcus Lawrence to show up in the next 4 games.

I'm not down on him yet, especially without the help of Hardy for the first four games, or the offense in the last 3 games.

He hasn't delivered yet, but I think the combination or elements will now allow him to deliver. He is never going to see another double team as long as Hardy and Gregory are present and healthy. The question of how to stop Hardy, Gregory, Crawford, and Lawrence will be an interesting one for opposing offenses. Three of the four probably require a double team the majority of the time.

I see in Lawrence a lot of what I see in Williams. He isn't a top pass rusher, at least not yet, but with consistent single coverage against right tackles, he should begin to show up.

 

[ShiningStar]

Lawrence has done really well the last couple of weeks. I am not worried about him at all. He is getting pressure and making plays. Gregory coming back will only help that.

we ll see how it goes. I can reserve judgement for true evidence.

 

[the_h0wey]

Cowboys really need Demarcus Lawrence to show up in the next 4 games.

I'm not down on him yet, especially without the help of Hardy for the first four games, or the offense in the last 3 games.

He hasn't delivered yet, but I think the combination or elements will now allow him to deliver. He is never going to see another double team as long as Hardy and Gregory are present and healthy. The question of how to stop Hardy, Gregory, Crawford, and Lawrence will be an interesting one for opposing offenses. Three of the four probably require a double team the majority of the time.

I see in Lawrence a lot of what I see in Williams. He isn't a top pass rusher, at least not yet, but with consistent single coverage against right tackles, he should begin to show up.

I'm sure he knows what time the game is. Even if he forgot I'm sure someone would notice in time to go get him from the team hotel. Silly thing to worry about IMO

 

[sureletsrace]

I'm sure he knows what time the game is. Even if he forgot I'm sure someone would notice in time to go get him from the team hotel. Silly thing to worry about IMO

 

[kiheikiwi]

Is Lawrence becoming the new Spencer ? Destined to be a good, not great player, and under appretiated.

 

[AbeBeta]

This.

I thought he has stepped it up as well the past couple.

It is like the Spencer thing all over again.

 

[cowboyblue22]

the boys need lots more than just Lawrence to step up pretty much the biggest part of the team. maybe the last four or five games of the season they can gets lots of practice for next year

 

[dallasdave]

Cowboys really need Demarcus Lawrence to show up in the next 4 games.

I'm not down on him yet, especially without the help of Hardy for the first four games, or the offense in the last 3 games.

He hasn't delivered yet, but I think the combination or elements will now allow him to deliver. He is never going to see another double team as long as Hardy and Gregory are present and healthy. The question of how to stop Hardy, Gregory, Crawford, and Lawrence will be an interesting one for opposing offenses. Three of the four probably require a double team the majority of the time.

I see in Lawrence a lot of what I see in Williams. He isn't a top pass rusher, at least not yet, but with consistent single coverage against right tackles, he should begin to show up.

Good post and good point. Lawrence needs to have a big game !!!

 

[xwalker]

Is Lawrence becoming the new Spencer ? Destined to be a good, not great player, and under appretiated.

More like Tony Tolbert.

 

[tyke1doe]

Debatable, hurries can be just as productive as a sack. Both are extremely disruptive, to write one off because of the other is due to the love for popular stat sheets.

Same as the ridiculous post of people saying Crawford was a ghost in the Saints game, but he had 6 hurries.

Dig a little deeper into stats, it helps to be informed.

I understand your point but disagree. A sack is always better than a pressure because pressures result in the ball being returned to the line of scrimmage. A sack means the ball is further away from your goal.
Football is a game of field position. You want the opponent to be deep in his own territory rather than closer to yours. Sacks accomplish that. Pressures do not.