Fadingpain Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Mike Mayock: "He can play inside, outside, up, and down. You know Rex, he loves his chess pieces he can move around" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 @adamschefter New Bills' DE Shaq Lawson will need shoulder surgery that sidelines him 4-6 months at some point, probably after next season, per sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB2004 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) Grade wise I would give it an A. This was the guy I was hoping they would get to replace Mario Williams. Edited April 29, 2016 by BB2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I think they should have moved down. There was so much D-Line talent and Lawson isn't that special of a player to stay there I agree. May not have been trade partners though. I'm not over the moon with the pick, but I'm a nobody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 @buffalobills With the 19th pick in the 2016 #NFLDraft, the Bills select Shaq Lawson! Welcome to the family. #BillsRunDeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Horrible pick. This will cost Whaley his job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 This was my guy so I'm happy. With Myles Jack there though I was sort of hoping for him but I don't think they looked into his knee situation enough to be comfortable with it. They probably didn't think he would be on the board at that point. Shaq is a great pick though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 @adamschefter New Bills' DE Shaq Lawson will need shoulder surgery that sidelines him 4-6 months at some point, probably after next season, per sources. Wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaninATL Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 "heavy, violent hands", per Mayock....that seals the deal for me - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Can they operate tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 @yardsperpass Lawson is a power rush, not a run around the edge guy... but lots of advanced metrics had him very high athletically as well Fair enough, glad I saw this. He looks slow to this untrained eye. Psyched nonetheless. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I'm neutral on this pick. Not terrible, not great either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Wonderful On the bright side, he came to the perfect team. No playoffs means more time to heal between seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I had Lee to the Jets in an early mock.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hughes is the speed rusher, so the Bills needed the power rusher to out-perform Mario Williams. This power rusher —let's call him “Shaq”, shall we? —can work from a variety of positions—from the stand-up 3-4 OLB spot, from the five-technique DE spot (head up over the tackle), or from inside at a three-technique (between the Guard and Tackle). A successful (<b><a href="http://on.nfl.com/23UlwGo"target="_blank" >and confirmed healthy</a></b>) Shaq would have toughness, size, explosiveness, instincts, and athleticism. This is not a mere replacement. This is the <i>upgrade</i>. This Shaq finished 5th in the nation in sacks (12.5) in 2015. <b><a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/15/shaq-lawson-nfl-detroit-lions/83081858/" target="_blank" >“Shaq Lawson made Ronnie Stanley look like an undrafted Free Agent”</a></b>. However, what really stands out is that this Clemson guy topped the nation with 25.5 tackles for loss, and was second in the nation in "stuffs" for D-Linemen with 17. Film suggests that ACC opponents countered by running away from Shaq consistently, so his success behind the LOS is even more impressive. Another Lawson makes lots of sense. But we'll go with Shaq instead of Manny this time. Grade: A+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 so my concern is that a pass rushing de is not that important to rex ryans d compared to a coverage jack linebacker and safety play. yes, the best safety's were gone but linebacker and wr will still add more to the team - treadwell? - than lawson in 2016 and likely 2017 after his surgery. this is... not super amazing but i'm not displease.d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 YardsPerPass.com @YardsPerPass 55s55 seconds ago http://playmakermentality.com/2016-force-players-official-combine-sheet-update … Here's a good advanced metric site on Lawson's athleticism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Horrible pick. This will cost Whaley his job. reasoning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Do we comment on the rest of the draft in this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 31s32 seconds ago Whaley says Lawson is the "day-one starter opposite" Jerry Hughes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 31s32 seconds ago Whaley says Lawson is the "day-one starter opposite" Jerry Hughes. I would hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 31s32 seconds ago Whaley says Lawson is the "day-one starter opposite" Jerry Hughes. yep. He's a perfect fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSNBDSC Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I had Lee to the Jets in an early mock.... I never knew that about Shaq… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 @SportsCenter "This day is 5 years since my dad was killed in a car accident. So this day is special for me." Shaq Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 @bytimgraham Bills GM Doug Whaley says Bills medical staff signed off on him and they're OK with shoulder issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Great pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Hughes is the speed rusher, so the Bills needed the power rusher to out-perform Mario Williams. This power rusher —let's call him “Shaq”, shall we? —can work from a variety of positions—from the stand-up 3-4 OLB spot, from the five-technique DE spot (head up over the tackle), or from inside at a three-technique (between the Guard and Tackle). A successful (<b><a href="http://on.nfl.com/23UlwGo"target="_blank" >and confirmed healthy</a></b>) Shaq would have toughness, size, explosiveness, instincts, and athleticism. This is not a mere replacement. This is the <i>upgrade</i>. This Shaq finished 5th in the nation in sacks (12.5) in 2015. <b><a href="http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/04/15/shaq-lawson-nfl-detroit-lions/83081858/" target="_blank" >“Shaq Lawson made Ronnie Stanley look like an undrafted Free Agent”</a></b>. However, what really stands out is that this Clemson guy topped the nation with 25.5 tackles for loss, and was second in the nation in "stuffs" for D-Linemen with 17. Film suggests that ACC opponents countered by running away from Shaq consistently, so his success behind the LOS is even more impressive. Another Lawson makes lots of sense. But we'll go with Shaq instead of Manny this time. Grade: A+ Thanks for the sneak peak Astro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Very pleased with this pick. Did not think he'd be here at 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Adam Benigni @AdamBenigni 57s57 seconds ago #Bills GM Whaley: He was there as a top rated guy and he was "sticking out like a sore thumb... we never thought we'd get a sniff at him." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 @Shaq_Lawson90 #BillsMafia, here I come! Can't wait to rock the Blue & Red for the @BuffaloBills, @TideNFL #OurColors #ad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Jay Skurski @JaySkurski 31s32 seconds ago Whaley says Lawson is the "day-one starter opposite" Jerry Hughes. Honest question for people: what kind of front are we looking at if Hughes is opposite Lawson, and we are "fully pregnant"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Do we comment on the rest of the draft in this thread? No! Every selection will have its own thread. We like to keep the discussion focused on each individual player. Use other threads for general discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 2m2 minutes ago Whaley - don't intend to use Lawson much in space. Can do it on occasion but we've got DBs to cover. #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 @chrisbrownbills Whaley -we never even thought we'd have a chance to get this guy. We had a couple of calls but it wasn't worth it for us to move out. #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Shaq Lawson @Shaq_Lawson90 38s38 seconds ago #BillsMafia, here I come! Can't wait to rock the Blue & Red for the @BuffaloBills, @TideNFL #OurColors #ad Welcome Shaq!!! Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 25s25 seconds ago Whaley - converting speed to power and a repertoire of pass rush moves is what makes Lawson so tough to stop as a pass rusher. #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Great pick. Can't wait to see him coming off one edge and Hughes off of the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Wrote about Shaq for BillsMafia in January - http://buffalofambase.org/2016/01/04/2016-nfl-draft-potential-bills-target-clemson-edge-shaq-lawson/ Great pick, still devastated for Myles though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) so my concern is that a pass rushing de is not that important to rex ryans d compared to a coverage jack linebacker and safety play. yes, the best safety's were gone but linebacker and wr will still add more to the team - treadwell? - than lawson in 2016 and likely 2017 after his surgery. this is... not super amazing but i'm not displease.d If you watched Mario underperform this position last year to,the overall detriment of the defense, I am not sure how you can make this comment. It is a very important position. It was just not played very well (really at all) by Mario. They still have a hole at LB. however, I am confident they can find someone to outplay Bradham's horrible performance last year. Lawson is a great pick, great fit. Edited April 29, 2016 by MDFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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