NFL Top 100 - 99 - DLaw

[Whyjerry]

If you are Sam how would you be liking your landscape.

Not sure I get the question. I think he has the potential to be an elite pass rusher so any landscape should be handled.

 

[Typhus]

Not sure I get the question. I think he has the potential to be an elite pass rusher so any landscape should be handled.

How is Sam Williams liking who he is playing next to on defense... the landscape..
He obviously has the talent, he has shown that, so he has already earned significant snap counts.
This defense has several players that are primed to take another step, its not just hope like it has been in the past.

 

[plymkr]

Lawrence has needed to be what he finally is: a role player. He now plays Robin to Micah’s Batman, which is always what he needed. He is good but not good enough to be the guy that offenses need to game plan around.

With teams focusing on Parsons, he can make some plays now.

Very true, well said

 

[TheFinisher]

Well deserved. People knock him for sack numbers, but he was top 20 in total pressures last season… which is nothing to scoff at. The impressive part of his game is how disruptive he is against the run, where he is still one of the best in the league.

"Lawrence remained dominant as a run defender, leading the position in run-stop rate (12.5%). He has landed among the top 10 in that metric in four of the past five seasons."

https://atozsports.com/.amp/dallas/cowboys-veteran-demarcus-lawrence-edge-rusher-pff/

He helped change the culture of our defense, and brings it every week. He got paid and still hauls his *** to the ball every snap like he’s trying to make the team. I don’t understand how a fan of this team can’t appreciate that. It also seems like Lawrence is one of those guys who finds a way to make a splash play when we most need it, 4th and shorts, goal line, etc… he’s a gamer.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Lawrence has needed to be what he finally is: a role player. He now plays Robin to Micah’s Batman, which is always what he needed. He is good but not good enough to be the guy that offenses need to game plan around.

With teams focusing on Parsons, he can make some plays now.

He was productive when he was the focal point of our defense. He simply needed help he didn’t need a Robin or a Batman.

 

[MarcusRock]

He helped change the culture of our defense, and brings it every week. He got paid and still hauls his *** to the ball every snap like he’s trying to make the team. I don’t understand how a fan of this team can’t appreciate that.

Leftover b-hurt from him getting paid.

 

[gimmesix]

nice player to have on our team but not a difference maker….underrated against the run by some

cant have a Parsons or Martin at every position.

I think a lot of fans fail to see the difference he makes, especially with the pass rush. Lawrence often ends up being the straight man, drawing the attention while someone else ends up with the payoff.

A real good example of that was in a Sounds from the Sideline segment. Lawrence set up a move with Parsons to get Parsons free for the sack. Armstrong has benefitted multiple times from being able to finish what Lawrence started.

When I go back and rewatch games, I try to see why something happened, not just who made the play. A lot of times the why is Lawrence.

 

[shabazz]

I think a lot of fans fail to see the difference he makes, especially with the pass rush. Lawrence often ends up being the straight man, drawing the attention while someone else ends up with the payoff.

A real good example of that was in a Sounds from the Sideline segment. Lawrence set up a move with Parsons to get Parsons free for the sack. Armstrong has benefitted multiple times from being able to finish what Lawrence started.

When I go back and rewatch games, I try to see why something happened, not just who made the play. A lot of times the why is Lawrence.

I agree he has a strong role here……I just can’t put him in the same sentence as Bosa and Parsons

he was paid like one of those guys but isn’t a true game changer to earn that salary cap space.

kind of reminds me of Amari Cooper….dominant at times but goes away for stretches at times….especially in big games.

 

[pansophy]

nice player to have on our team but not a difference maker….underrated against the run by some

cant have a Parsons or Martin at every position.

But based on this board having a HOFer at every position is the only way we'll ever win!?

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

The same people who whine about run defense whine about DLaw lol

 

[blueblood70]

Lawrence is a solid player but he is far from great. He was showing it in 2017 and parts of 2018 but the reality is as soon as he signed that big deal he has been downhill. I am too lazy to do it again but I showed an analysis here between him and Bosa and the difference was night and day. Bosa is a great player. Lawrence can’t touch him. I dare say that with Fowler, Williams, Armstrong, Parsons he may be the 5th best pass rusher on the team.

I am not knocking the guy. He is serviceable and still has his moments but he is far from great.

Disagree

I believe he is great, when it comes to all aspects as a complete player people are just looking at sacks or other things that could put on a chart but really this dude is a three down type player who goes all out when he can, when he's not injured....

I mean he's had some foot issues but I'd say he is great, no ones calling him Hall of Fame but the man can play the game of football from every aspect.

 

[JayFord]

Dlaw does all the dirty work .....the reason we can rush the passer is he takes on double teams the reason we do better against the run is that he has outside containment....he can take over a game without putting up any stats thats how a dlineman functions even the de

its not all flash and stats.....listen to DJax talk about Jason Avant as a receiver and see how he impacted DJax its like that at every position

 

[JayFord]

The same people who whine about run defense whine about DLaw lol

They dont understand in any sport you can take over a game by setting your team up for sucess...and not getting any stats...

Vince Wilfork stats dont look good either but theres a reason he was at the top in terms of his position

Dlaw doesnt need 15 sacks a season he sets the edge on run plays and opens up other guys on the line to get to the qb by taking on doubles

 

[gimmesix]

I agree he has a strong role here……I just can’t put him in the same sentence as Bosa and Parsons

he was paid like one of those guys but isn’t a true game changer to earn that salary cap space.

kind of reminds me of Amari Cooper….dominant at times but goes away for stretches at times….especially in big games.

He's definitely not the type of sack artist they are, but game-changing isn't only about sacks. There were at least a couple of years there where he had one of the top pressure rates of any DE in the league (around the time he got paid). Pressure causes mistakes that can change the game. A third-down incompletion because a defender is in your face can be just as important as a sack.

I understand what you are saying, but I think his impact is undervalued because he doesn't have the showy sack numbers. I think at this point in his career that impact is in decline some, especially as a pass rusher, but he's still very good at creating enough havoc that it allows other defenders to finish the play.

 

[gimmesix]

Disagree

I believe he is great, when it comes to all aspects as a complete player people are just looking at sacks or other things that could put on a chart but really this dude is a three down type player who goes all out when he can, when he's not injured....

I mean he's had some foot issues but I'd say he is great, no ones calling him Hall of Fame but the man can play the game of football from every aspect.

I give him a lot of credit for his work on his game. When he drafted him, run defense wasn't considered a strength and he didn't have great size for it or a lot of pass-rush moves. His speed was good but not good enough for him to consistently win the edge. He crafted himself into a technician and developed his body to where he is one of the top run-playing ends in the game now and the type of defender against the pass that makes the offense really have work to stop him. Players with more skill than him could learn a lot from Lawrence's dedication to improving his game.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

They dont understand in any sport you can take over a game by setting your team up for sucess...and not getting any stats...

Vince Wilfork stats dont look good either but theres a reason he was at the top in terms of his position

Dlaw doesnt need 15 sacks a season he sets the edge on run plays and opens up other guys on the line to get to the qb by taking on doubles

His willingness to be the stunt player who just eats up blocks is wildly unrecognized and underappreciated.

 

[Cowboys5217]

“Great”???

Exactly. Too many casual fans want to anoint every spare as "Great" because Jerry foolishly overpaid them. DLaw is an under achiever. He's paid to get sacks, not for "leadership", and he rarely gets any sacks. We should see if we can get something in trade for him and find an actual guy who can tackle a QB to go along with Parsons.

 

[Cowboys5217]

I think a lot of fans fail to see the difference he makes, especially with the pass rush. Lawrence often ends up being the straight man, drawing the attention while someone else ends up with the payoff.

A real good example of that was in a Sounds from the Sideline segment. Lawrence set up a move with Parsons to get Parsons free for the sack. Armstrong has benefitted multiple times from being able to finish what Lawrence started.

When I go back and rewatch games, I try to see why something happened, not just who made the play. A lot of times the why is Lawrence.

What "difference"? How has that helped us win in the divisional round?

A lot of you guys need to demand more from these players.

 

[Cowboys5217]

His willingness to be the stunt player who just eats up blocks is wildly unrecognized and underappreciated.

B.S.

Just more excuses for this guy not producing sacks like he's paid to.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

B.S.

Just more excuses for this guy not producing sacks like he's paid to.

Lmao. Shut up