News: ESPN: Cowboys' DeMarcus Lawrence: I'm better at left defensive end

[Tabascocat]

If I played SS and the team I am on signed/drafted two studs to play that position and I was moved to FS.....I would say that I was better suited to play free safety too

In all seriousness, who cares what end these guys play on, just get more pressure on the QB!

 

[BigD16]

Had some impact rookies last year. Martin looked ok. Hitchens stepped up. And Lawrence came on late.

I'm sorry but a rookie making First Team All-Pro and the Pro Bowl is leaps and bounds better than just "ok".

 

[Bullflop]

Glad to hear Lawrence is comfy with a role at left end. Especially so, since it's where he's very likely to be put.

 

[rockj7]

I'd be better at Left defensive end if we just signed Hardy and drafted Gregory at RDE.

I imagine it was either Left DE or Left OUT for him.

I thought the same thing like he had a choice

 

[endersdragon]

He'll get at least four off of Sam Bradford alone.

Bradford just tore his ACL reading that.

 

[jobberone]

Gardner, Edwards and Crawford are going to compete for that SDE. I won't be surprised if one breaks thru to the 53 while not holding my breath.

Lawrence is more of a WDE but they will rotate at edge rusher.

 

[DogFace]

I'm sorry but a rookie making First Team All-Pro and the Pro Bowl is leaps and bounds better than just "ok".

That's got to be sarcasm. Right??? I hope

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Funny how people have Lawrence in the back seat already

 

[ActualCowboysFan]

I'm sorry but a rookie making First Team All-Pro and the Pro Bowl is leaps and bounds better than just "ok".

Well it was in response to a post saying rookies can't make an impact. So that was sarcasm.

 

[Section446]

I think Lawrence will improve a lot and be a very solid LDE. The key for the DL is that last year Mincey was our best DE and next year he will be the 4th best. That's huge.

I agree, Mincey is a guy that is so important because he can pretty much play anywhere on the DL.

 

[Section446]

He'll get at least four off of Sam Bradford alone.

There's a better than not chance that Bradford won't be playing!

 

[CATCH17]

I agree.

He looks to stiff and not explosive enough to be a RE.

 

[CATCH17]

Funny how people have Lawrence in the back seat already

I like him but the Cowboys put pressure on him when they gave up a 2nd and 3rd for him.

He can't just be an ok player now.

 

[jnday]

Had some impact rookies last year. Martin looked ok. Hitchens stepped up. And Lawrence came on late.

Martin was great, but he was the exception. As a rule rookies usually flash talent , but they don't become that productive until the second or more likely, the third year.

 

[jnday]

I'm sorry but a rookie making First Team All-Pro and the Pro Bowl is leaps and bounds better than just "ok".

Martin is a very big exception to the rule. IIRC , he done what no other rookie has done at that position.

 

[dbonham]

Martin is a very big exception to the rule. IIRC , he done what no other rookie has done at that position.

Larry Warford was quite good, though without the All Pro nod



Sometimes I lay awake at night thinking about what our Line would look like had we drafted Warford instead of Escobar

 

[Seven]

I love you for posting this. The Catch gets so much hooplah, this play gets lost. Play of the Year. Period.

Play of a lifetime.

I mean, how many times does an athlete lose a game winning fumble recovery, come back on the very next play and pony up a sack/fumble recovery?

Are you kidding me? WOW.

This was not meant as a shot at you Tex..............this play just amazes me for all that it was.

 

[Crown Royal]

Lawrence was far better against the run than I thought he would be. He is much stronger than expected - it seemed as thought he weight room work while injured really did benefit him.

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him succeed here. THat said, our entire DL philosophy has been rotation and freshness. We are two deep at the end positions with versatility (most of them can play multiple line slots). I don't know if the term "starter" is really all that important for the defensive line right now.

 

[BlindFaith]

Gardner, Edwards and Crawford are going to compete for that SDE. I won't be surprised if one breaks thru to the 53 while not holding my breath.

Lawrence is more of a WDE but they will rotate at edge rusher.

I feel that Gardner and J Crawford will be inside at DT. Edwards isn't a consideration at this point.

Lawrence and Russell will be our SDE. Hardy and Gregory on the WDE. Mincey will be on the weakside until Hardy comes back with Gregory getting the majority of reps in nickel and dime. When Hardy comes back, Mincey may get some looks inside at DT.

But I do agree that either Gardner or Crawford, or both, have a legit shot to make the team.

Rod doesn't seem to care about size at DT. He wants guys that can penetrate and disrupt. If both Gardner and Crawford come into camp in the 280 range, then they'll have a shot. Crawford was moved to DT last year and looked pretty good. It didn't last long because he got hurt. Gardner is very much like T Crawford. He could be a pretty good backup 3T.

 

[Crown Royal]

I feel that Gardner and J Crawford will be inside at DT. Edwards isn't a consideration at this point.

Lawrence and Russell will be our SDE. Hardy and Gregory on the WDE. Mincey will be on the weakside until Hardy comes back with Gregory getting the majority of reps in nickel and dime. When Hardy comes back, Mincey may get some looks inside at DT.

But I do agree that either Gardner or Crawford, or both, have a legit shot to make the team.

Rod doesn't seem to care about size at DT. He wants guys that can penetrate and disrupt. If both Gardner and Crawford come into camp in the 280 range, then they'll have a shot. Crawford was moved to DT last year and looked pretty good. It didn't last long because he got hurt. Gardner is very much like T Crawford. He could be a pretty good backup 3T.

Crawford was healthy all season last year. When did he get hurt?