TC in St. Louis Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 This seems to be sort of a quiet topic, but Shaq Lawson is coming off the disabled list. I read somewhere that he's in perfect health. I think that could add a new dimension to our defense. If Dareus can get healthy, and we get Lawson up to speed, this could be a huge addition to an already pretty good defense. I'm stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Don't expect to see Lawson play much. He has never taken a NFL snap. He will probably spot sub Alexander for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 This seems to be sort of a quiet topic, but Shaq Lawson is coming off the disabled list. I read somewhere that he's in perfect health. I think that could add a new dimension to our defense. If Dareus can get healthy, and we get Lawson up to speed, this could be a huge addition to an already pretty good defense. I'm stoked. Bring him/them on slowly, they're excellent additions to the rotation, but it's not like we're hurting on DL. I trust Rex (can't believe I'm saying that) to know what to do with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Quiet? Been a subject of discussion for weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Don't expect to see Lawson play much. He has never taken a NFL snap. He will probably spot sub Alexander for a while Also being healthy is different than being in game shape. Lawson is quite a ways away from being a regular contributor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Don't expect to see Lawson play much. He has never taken a NFL snap. He will probably spot sub Alexander for a while The most important part of this post you made is the last sentence...I'm really liking Lorax and the veteran leadership he provides will make a great impression on Shaq (hopeful anyway). He can teach Shaq a lot by sharing the same position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todzilla Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Also being healthy is different than being in game shape. Lawson is quite a ways away from being a regular contributorGlad we got this cleared up early. I though we would have to see him on the field first. The Bills have the luxury to play him 15-20 plays a game and just let him go after the QB. He could be a very important addition in that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Quiet? Been a subject of discussion for weeks. I guess I was wondering why it hadn't been brought up today. Today he officially returns to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) Kolby Listenbee is back today too, isn't he? Edited October 17, 2016 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Kolby Listenbee is back today too, isn't he? Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Kolby Listenbee is back today too, isn't he? Nope. He is eligible to be cleared as early as today, but I don't think he's healthy enough to be cleared. (Easley as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 But doesn't that mean we can't bring Sammy back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Just going to put this up again - http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016/8/2/12346452/understanding-nfl-roster-designations-injured-reserve-pup-nfi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 But doesn't that mean we can't bring Sammy back? No. Lawson was on the pre-season PUP list. Sammy is on IR. We can bring back one player off IR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Sleep well, Tanny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Don't expect to see Lawson play much. He has never taken a NFL snap. He will probably spot sub Alexander for a while most rookies haven't until they start playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 It looks like they overdid the defense in the draft. Not that they knew it at the time. Considering the glut of D-line talent they now have, it might have been better if they had selected an O-lineman, or wide receiver instead of an injured D-lineman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 most rookies haven't until they start playing. Most rookies play in at least preseason games though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 It looks like they overdid the defense in the draft. Not that they knew it at the time. Considering the glut of D-line talent they now have, it might have been better if they had selected an O-lineman, or wide receiver instead of an injured D-lineman. we have a glut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 we have a glut?he meant "gut". Marcell's. Darn autocorrect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 It looks like they overdid the defense in the draft. Not that they knew it at the time. Considering the glut of D-line talent they now have, it might have been better if they had selected an O-lineman, or wide receiver instead of an injured D-lineman. Umm.. No, Alexander is 33 years old. They needed Lawson bad. Zach Brown was completely unproven at Tennessee. He wasn't very good there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Listenbee had a double hernia or something like that....surgery is done, but he still feels some pain while running. It will eventually heal, and we'll have another fast guy out there running around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Umm.. No, Alexander is 33 years old. They needed Lawson bad. Zach Brown was completely unproven at Tennessee. He wasn't very good there this actually worked out great, timing wise. Lorax isn't likely to be as effective in 2nd half of season as he was in first half. He's 33 and I doubt ever played this many snaps in his career. On the flip side, rookies typically hit a wall about 3/4 through their first year since they aren't used to so many games. We can rotate them and keep both fresh while easing in Shaq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Most rookies play in at least preseason games though I still think they can resolve the 'not played an NFL snap' issue pretty easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 he meant "gut". Marcell's. Darn autocorrect! thought so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I think they need WR more than another D-lineman or Linebacker, this season. One of those picks should have gone offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 i thought he was eligible to come off the list this week, but still couldn't play for 3 weeks(or something like that), perhaps I am misremembering the rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I envision Shaq's snaps coming from giving Hughes and Lorax a breather on both sides....... A good situation actually.....it allows us to have consistant pressure the whole game and play doesnt fall off because guys get tired the same with Marcel.....our rotation up front should be very strong.....especially with Adolphus Washington starting to come along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelle Getty Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Rex knows how to use guys like Lawson. See Quinton Coples and even our own Aaron Maybin when he had 6 sacks in 10 games for Ryan. Right now you just bring him in to make a straight line for the QB every few plays. (Only because he missed all of camp). You can expect more outa him as the season goes on but especially next year. His ceiling being a Shaun Ellis type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I think they need WR more than another D-lineman or Linebacker, this season. One of those picks should have gone offense. Yeah because we totally new Lorax was gonna lead the league in sacks and Z. Brown was gonna be playing at a all pro level. Can I borrow that crystal ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 i thought he was eligible to come off the list this week, but still couldn't play for 3 weeks(or something like that), perhaps I am misremembering the rule There's a window to activate him that starts today and ends after Week 11. If, for some reason, he wasn't ready by then it's IR or release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 I think they need WR more than another D-lineman or Linebacker, this season. One of those picks should have gone offense. yeah, now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernMan Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Don't expect to see Lawson play much. He has never taken a NFL snap. He will probably spot sub Alexander for a while Also being healthy is different than being in game shape. Lawson is quite a ways away from being a regular contributor There was a rookie draft pick called Cornelius Bennett whom the Bills traded for on Halloween day, 1987. Hadn't played a single snap in the NFL up to that point, but signed a contract and played immediately after the trade. Made huge impact in his first game in a Bills uniform and continued to play at a high level. We don' need no stinkin' trainin' camp! Who knows? Lawson may take time to get oriented, or he may just jump in and make his presence felt right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan2313 Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 most rookies haven't until they start playing. LOL. Gave me a good laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivermont Mike Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Glad we got this cleared up early. I though we would have to see him on the field first. The Bills have the luxury to play him 15-20 plays a game and just let him go after the QB. He could be a very important addition in that role. The Miami game will be a nice Dareus/Lawson tune-up for Week 8. Tommy Boy is going to hit the turf five or six times that Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 oh, cool, thanks, i misunderstood, i thought he had to put in 3 weeks of practice. This is pretty good news There's a window to activate him that starts today and ends after Week 11. If, for some reason, he wasn't ready by then it's IR or release. good lord, that gave me shivers The Miami game will be a nice Dareus/Lawson tune-up for Week 8. Tommy Boy is going to hit the turf five or six times that Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobot Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Would love to see both Shaq and Dareus get a few snaps each this week to knock of the rust. Then have a larger role vs. NE... Dareus especially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) The Bills D last year stunk. It was no surprise they went heavy on D in the draft, and considering the injuries to 1 and 2 it was good they went D on 3 as well. I think part of the improvement is due to the coaching and the players being on the same page this year, and the Ryan system making stars out of LBs and DEs. Still, if you had been asked before the season to pick the two Bills defenders who were likely to have a shot at the Pro Bowl, would you have picked Zach Brown and Lorax? Not Dareus, not Gilmore, not Kyle Williams, not Darby...? Considering some of the moves that have turned out golden (TT, Shady, Incognito, ZB, Lorax) maybe it's time to see our FO is doing OK. More to the point, that our pro scouting team is doing great. Now if we could just draft college players with as much accuracy as we pick up pros... Edited October 17, 2016 by Utah John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Rex knows how to use guys like Lawson. See Quinton Coples and even our own Aaron Maybin when he had 6 sacks in 10 games for Ryan. Right now you just bring him in to make a straight line for the QB every few plays. (Only because he missed all of camp). You can expect more outa him as the season goes on but especially next year. His ceiling being a Shaun Ellis type. Good point. Didn't Rex get like 10 sacks out of Maybin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Don't expect to see Lawson play much. He has never taken a NFL snap. He will probably spot sub Alexander for a while Agreed. Bring him in slowly. He's still a rookie with a lot to learn from not having the training camp and is not in game shape yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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