No rookie has more than two sacks

[Galian Beast]

Both Anthony Barr and Aaron Donald have two sacks among a few others.

I think it's going to be interesting seeing Demarcus Lawrence out there. I think this extra time to improve his body is going to pay dividends for him compared to other rookies.

If Lawrence helps spark this defense, he could still be in the running for defensive rookie of the year. An award we have never won.

That being said, I think we're more likely to get that next year focusing on defense.

We haven't had an offensive rookie of the year since Emmitt Smith. Zack Martin has a real chance to not only be the first Cowboy to get it in 24 years, but also the first offensive linemen to get it in NFL history.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Anthony Barr has been excellent for Minnesota playing as a Leo. He is on pace for more then 100 tackles and I wouldnt be surprised if he puts the QB down 4 or 5 times the second half of the season

 

[FLCowboyFan]

What is awesome is that we don't NEED Demarcus Lawrence to come in and be a super star to win. That takes the pressure off of him so he can just go out and play. If he started earlier this year he would have felt the weight of the world on his shoulders.

 

[theogt]

In before "I really think Lawrence will be DROY!"

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Over the last 8 games, if Lawrence had 3 sacks I'd be pleased. If he had 4 sacks I'd be very happy. If he had 5 sacks I'd be thrilled.

 

[Alexander]

Can't validate it, but sacks in general league-wide seem to be down.

Teams just look like they are throwing the ball quicker. More quick passes to slot players and backs.

There are two backs in Forte and Bell who are pretty high in terms of overall receptions.

 

[theogt]

Can't validate it, but sacks in general league-wide seem to be down.

Teams just look like they are throwing the ball quicker. More quick passes to slot players and backs.

There are two backs in Forte and Bell who are pretty high in terms of overall receptions.

If you just look at the top 10 pass rushers they're on pace for more sacks than 2013.

 

[Galian Beast]

What is awesome is that we don't NEED Demarcus Lawrence to come in and be a super star to win. That takes the pressure off of him so he can just go out and play. If he started earlier this year he would have felt the weight of the world on his shoulders.

We will if we want to win in the playoffs.

 

[Alexander]

If you just look at the top 10 pass rushers they're on pace for more sacks than 2013.

Like I said, did not examine things, just a feeling.

Perhaps that is due to the fact that some of the players leading the statistical race are hardly what you would consider pass rushing terrors.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

We will if we want to win in the playoffs.

By then he will have experience. He won't be starting his first game.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I think right now Barr is the definite leader

 

[jobberone]

If you just look at the top 10 pass rushers they're on pace for more sacks than 2013.

Not really. About the same. A few very slightly ahead and most about the same.

 

[poost]

He would have to do something amazing to win DROY in only 8 games played.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Can't validate it, but sacks in general league-wide seem to be down.

Teams just look like they are throwing the ball quicker. More quick passes to slot players and backs.

There are two backs in Forte and Bell who are pretty high in terms of overall receptions.

Sacks are down league wide.

Last season there were 2.5 sacks per game. This year? 2.2 per game.

Pass attempts are down 35.4 per game from last year to 35.1 per game this year.

But completions are up a little from 21.7 per game last year to 22.2 per game this year.

 

[Galian Beast]

He would have to do something amazing to win DROY in only 8 games played.

I think if he helps to take this defense to the next level, he will get enough attention to do that. I don't think any rookie defensive player has really made a name for themselves yet.

And all eyes are on Dallas right now. Same reason why Martin has a chance at OROY.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Are we really talking about Demarcus Lawrence for DROY?

 

[DuDa]

Are we really talking about Demarcus Lawrence for DROY?

Before he even plays snap? Yes, this thread is really happening.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Are we really talking about Demarcus Lawrence for DROY?

Yeah, that's a bit of an extreme.

 

[Galian Beast]

My point wasn't that he would win DROY, but that he has every opportunity to do it despite missing the first half of the year.

 

[darthseinfeld]

No he doesnt.