News: Overlooked Demarcus Lawrence Will Have Breakout Year For Dallas Cowboys

[CCBoy]

Overlooked Demarcus Lawrence Will Have Breakout Year For Dallas Cowboys
By Cameron DaSilva
http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2015/...e-will-have-breakout-year-for-dallas-cowboys/


The Dallas Cowboys defense will have a new look in 2015 thanks to the additions of Greg Hardy, Byron Jones and Randy Gregory. Sean Lee is also a “new” piece on defense after missing all of 2014, but there’s one more player who is getting widely overlooked heading into 2015: defensive end Demarcus Lawrence.

Lawrence, whom the Cowboys traded up for in 2014, missed the first half of last season due to a broken foot but returned to make key plays in the postseason. Sure, everyone will remember his muffed fumble recovery against the Detroit Lions, but he redeemed himself in the best way possible with a game-sealing sack.

After also recording a sack against the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional playoff game, Lawrence closed out his first postseason with two of Dallas’ five sacks and a forced fumble in two games. On a team with just about zero pass rush, Lawrence stood out and showed plenty of promise for 2015.


With training camp quickly approaching, all eyes are on Dallas’ shiny new players on defense, which actually bodes well for Lawrence. He’ll have the chance to fly under the radar without having to live up to huge expectations like Gregory and Hardy...

 

[Corso]

I look forward to this guy more than any rookie on the team this year. I expect some good things from him and I don't think he's going to disappoint me.

 

[gmoney112]

I look forward to this guy more than any rookie on the team this year. I expect some good things from him and I don't think he's going to disappoint me.

He really started to come on at the end of the season, and with a dynamic pass rusher at RE to complement him, I think he's going to have a very good year. Going to be fun to watch all the new toys at DE.

 

[big dog cowboy]

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[Seven]

He really started to come on at the end of the season, and with a dynamic pass rusher at RE to complement him, I think he's going to have a very good year. Going to be fun to watch all the new toys at DE.

Some one give me an 'Amen, Brother!'

Just imagine if someone steps up at FS............I wouldn't know how to act.

 

[gmoney112]

Some one give me an 'Amen, Brother!'

Just imagine if someone steps up at FS............I wouldn't know how to act.

Hey, easy now. You can't have everything this year.

Haha, I'm actually expecting Wilcox to have a "good" year. People forget or didn't realize he only played 1 year of Safety in college, and this will be his third year in the system. With an improved pass rush and some development, I think he's going to be a pleasant surprise. A good pass rush does a lot for your secondary, and he improved last year over his rookie year.

Fwiw, I don't think Byron is going to move to FS, this year at least. Next year, once Carr(unless he takes a paycut) and Claiborne are gone, we're going to be incredibly thin at CB. That being said, I'm pretty sure they'll want Byron to stay there, so we're not asking him to switch positions next season. Of course, if Claiborne comes back with a vengeance this year, he might get some time at FS. I just don't have that much faith in Mo right now, he hasn't been able to stay healthy.

Best bet is probably hoping Wilcox steps up. People are probably going to say "he sucks" because he's probably not going to be Ed Reed, but if we can get a steady pass rush I think he'll look pretty good.

 

[Doomsday101]

I expect a lot out of Lawrence in his 2nd season and a full off season in the NFL. Just looking at him he is looking bigger and stronger than he did last season.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

"He’ll have the chance to fly under the radar without having to live up to huge expectations like Gregory and Hardy.."

Let's see...

- Plays for the Dallas Cowboys, the highest profile of NFL teams.
- A high 2nd round pick (gave up a 3rd to move up).
- Cowboy's fans expectations after seeing him perform late last season and in the playoffs.

Ya, he most definately will fly under the radar.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

I look forward to this guy more than any rookie on the team this year. I expect some good things from him and I don't think he's going to disappoint me.

He left some "writing on the wall" last year!

Watchout!

 

[Toruk_Makto]

"He’ll have the chance to fly under the radar without having to live up to huge expectations like Gregory and Hardy.."

Let's see...

- Plays for the Dallas Cowboys, the highest profile of NFL teams.
- A high 2nd round pick (gave up a 3rd to move up).
- Cowboy's fans expectations after seeing him perform late last season and in the playoffs.

Ya, he most definately will fly under the radar.

With the addition of Hardy, Gregory and Collins (and notice how our 1st rounder was not mentioned here)...he most certainly has flown under the radar for many.

But not from my corner of the universe....In the breakout thread....he was my pick.

 

[Seven]

Hey, easy now. You can't have everything this year.

Haha, I'm actually expecting Wilcox to have a "good" year. People forget or didn't realize he only played 1 year of Safety in college, and this will be his third year in the system. With an improved pass rush and some development, I think he's going to be a pleasant surprise. A good pass rush does a lot for your secondary, and he improved last year over his rookie year.

Fwiw, I don't think Byron is going to move to FS, this year at least. Next year, once Carr(unless he takes a paycut) and Claiborne are gone, we're going to be incredibly thin at CB. That being said, I'm pretty sure they'll want Byron to stay there, so we're not asking him to switch positions next season. Of course, if Claiborne comes back with a vengeance this year, he might get some time at FS. I just don't have that much faith in Mo right now, he hasn't been able to stay healthy.

Best bet is probably hoping Wilcox steps up. People are probably going to say "he sucks" because he's probably not going to be Ed Reed, but if we can get a steady pass rush I think he'll look pretty good.

Agreed........with all of it.

Nice post.

 

[PJTHEDOORS]

With the addition of Hardy, Gregory and Collins (and notice how our 1st rounder was not mentioned here)...he most certainly has flown under the radar for many.

But not from my corner of the universe....In the breakout thread....he was my pick.

When we get to Oakland, he will be noticed by the media. And the preseason games, afterwards media will chime in on his progress with Garrett at his pc.

 

[StarBoyz83]

I expect big things from lawerence this year. He looked really good at the end of the year. Hes put on a ton of muscle this offseason too.

 

[erod]

I'd be more surprised if Lawrence wasn't really good than if he is. It's there, you can see it.

 

[Doomsday101]

I'd be more surprised if Lawrence wasn't really good than if he is. It's there, you can see it.

Myself, He has been at the fore front on my radar. Heading into year 2, Hardy we do not when he will be able to play and Gregory I think will see limited success this year as a rookie.

 

[erod]

Myself, He has been at the fore front on my radar. Heading into year 2, Hardy we do not when he will be able to play and Gregory I think will see limited success this year as a rookie.

Gregory will be a good pass rusher, but well struggle against the run, I predict.

Hardy will dominate. That guy is motivated to wreak havoc after all this bad talk about him.

 

[Doomsday101]

Gregory will be a good pass rusher, but well struggle against the run, I predict.

Hardy will dominate. That guy is motivated to wreak havoc after all this bad talk about him.

I hope so but I have watched many rookies struggle early on. Lawrence there is expectation Gregory there is hope, just the difference of a rookie and a 2nd year player.

Hardy he is very good but right now we don't know how many games he may miss and losing early games is not a real option. Lawrence will have to step up and bring a rush

 

[Direwolf63]

Gregory will be a good pass rusher, but well struggle against the run, I predict.

Hardy will dominate. That guy is motivated to wreak havoc after all this bad talk about him.

Agreed. Gregory will have to put on weight and keep it on to be effective against the run. Otherwise he will be eaten up against most tackles if they get their hands on him. This is likely why he won't be much more than a situational pass rusher in his rookie season.

Hardy will be fine once he comes back from his suspension, assuming he can behave himself.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

With the addition of Hardy, Gregory and Collins (and notice how our 1st rounder was not mentioned here)...he most certainly has flown under the radar for many.

But not from my corner of the universe....In the breakout thread....he was my pick.

I'm hoping we figure out a way to keep Russell and Gardner. We can definitely absorb injuries and the Hardy suspension will 'help.' I'd like to think that Whaley and Bishop are above Hayden on the depth chart but I know it not to be true. There are going to be some talented dline players that are not going to make this roster.

DE
DLaw
Mincey
Gregory
(Hardy)
Gardner
Russell
Boatright

DT
Crawford
McClain
Hayden
Crawford
Bishop
Whaley
Coleman

That doesn't include the British guy. Our defense is going to be better in the second halves of the preseason games.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

I'm hoping we figure out a way to keep Russell and Gardner. We can definitely absorb injuries and the Hardy suspension will 'help.' I'd like to think that Whaley and Bishop are above Hayden on the depth chart but I know it not to be true. There are going to be some talented dline players that are not going to make this roster.

DE
DLaw
Mincey
Gregory
(Hardy)
Gardner
Russell
Boatright

DT
Crawford
McClain
Hayden
Crawford
Bishop
Whaley
Coleman

That doesn't include the British guy. Our defense is going to be better in the second halves of the preseason games.

Yup. And while most of our DTs aren't "proven" I simply don't share the same disdain for the group that others do.