EmotionallyUnstable Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 A DL is only as good as its depth. It would be impractical and irresponsible to give Shaq a lot of snaps. He should be slowly worked in and earn a roll within the DL. I look forward to his impact in future years more than I do now. I'm just seriously hoping he isn't rushed back and is truly health upon his return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Alexander has been playing some good ball the last few weeks and i'm not really sure where we should use Lawson when he comes back. Alexander has 22 tackles 4 sacks and 2 force fumbles. You think they might move some guys around to get him in the mix. The way our D has been playing I think we should leave well enough alone. Whats your thoughts? backup LB and rushing the QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26TrapDraw Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Ami missing something? Has there actually been any indication that we will bring Lawson back? I think he's already served his suspension. The other Lawson. The one named after the gold bond guy who also may have played basketball but not confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 And London Fletcher. @sn_nfl Steelers' James Harrison is lifting heavy things again http://dlvr.it/MPCRQk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Put him in the other "Lawson is coming" back thread right below this one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 You rotate him in. Keeps Alexander and Hughes fresh. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 The other Lawson. The one named after the gold bond guy who also may have played basketball but not confirmed. Haha. I assumed this thread was about manny because there already is a 5-page thread on this same subject devoted to Shaq! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Alexander is old and cannot keep up this production. He will start slowing down by the time Lawson is back. Can't say this. Although I question the wisdom of also playing him on ST's. Not saying he can't do both, but I'd rather not have him expend energy on ST's when he's so valuable to the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Absolutely no question you rotate him in slowly. He will probably be the first one in to spell Hughes and Alexander, with the opportunity to overtake Alexander should he be more productive. Huge addition to the depth on defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TANK2 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I love the declarative you make. What are you basing it on from an evidence perspective besides age? Didnt you watch Creed? Age is undefeated! Rocky didnt beat Apollo, age beat Apollo. The ignorance of some of the posters on this board is unfathomable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I love the idea of having him on the end opposite of Hughes while in a 4/3. Dareus & K Williams in the middle. Seek & Destroy!!!! Go Bills!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Didnt you watch Creed? Age is undefeated! Rocky didnt beat Apollo, age beat Apollo. The ignorance of some of the posters on this board is unfathomable! Hmmm? Real Life vs. Hollywood Characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I love the declarative you make. What are you basing it on from an evidence perspective besides age? IDK, James Harrison is a bona fide freak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 IDK, James Harrison is a bona fide freak. No doubt, but LorAx looks pretty darn beastly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Alexander is old and cannot keep up this production. He will start slowing down by the time Lawson is back. The LORAX tackled one guy with 2 of his own teammates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 No doubt, but LorAx looks pretty darn beastly to me. True. No harm in being conservative with his freshness though...IF Shaq's production/reliability is comparable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 True. No harm in being conservative with his freshness though...IF Shaq's production/reliability is comparable. Alexander has very low miles on the tread for a 33 year old guy in his 12 season. That's my reasoning for challenging the blanket statement that he'll slow down just because of his age. The Bills aren't playing Alexander on every series as it is. He was on the field for 40 of the 56 defensive snaps vs. NE and thus far this season he's been in for 185 of the 280 defensive snaps. They are not overworking him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 IDK, James Harrison is a bona fide freak. In this day and age anytime I see an "athletic freak" I immediately wonder what they are on. Especially if they are performing beyond their years. (Like a certain 39 year old QB who likes his balls soft.) That said, it might be time to just say f##k it and allow all PEDs in the pros. I mean when you get right down to it we want our freaks, don't we? Athletes already mash their brains into pudding for our entertainment. Why not let them juice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 In this day and age anytime I see an "athletic freak" I immediately wonder what they are on. Especially if they are performing beyond their years. (Like a certain 39 year old QB who likes his balls soft.) That said, it might be time to just say f##k it and allow all PEDs in the pros. I mean when you get right down to it we want our freaks, don't we? Athletes already mash their brains into pudding for our entertainment. Why not let them juice? I think he means mental freak. Steve Smith of defense - he's playing at a high level at that age because he's mentally unstable and wants to hit things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Haha. I assumed this thread was about manny because there already is a 5-page thread on this same subject devoted to Shaq! But you know us!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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