thebandit27 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 That's where I am. And I don't expect him to get those 3rd down DE opps because he clearly hasn't earned them........which is disappointing. I would only expect it if we see the same lack of consistent pressure from 4-man rush packages moving forward. I agree, however, that LorAx and--to a lesser extent--Davis have earned the benefit of the doubt in those situations. Still, it'd be nice to see if Shaq can be productive as a pass rusher. Watching him cave the play-side TE repeatedly was fun though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) I see sex and a lot of pressure coming from our insides this week because that's the best place to get Newton. I will be getting my old VCR out of mothballs, that caught video herpes from an old Christina Aguilera video, and will be taping the **** out of that. Edited September 12, 2017 by cba fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I see sex Keep your porn watching info to yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 He'll be traded soon, can't have any Whaley picks lingering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I thought he got some pressure on passing downs too and was close twice to sacks. They will come. I remain convinced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 PFF are just a bunch of nerds with calculators!!!! I jest. Never jumped off the Shaq bandwagon, good to see stats to back up an underappreciated impact. Apparently they're not nerdy enough to employ spell check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 You mean the shoulder injury allowed Whaley to get a player rated higher than his draft position? I thought we hated Whaley for squandering a first round pick on a guy that couldn't play right away... On the McGahee scale, McGahee being a 10, Lawson was about 3-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) I see that coming in the next 2 to 3 weeks. With Cincinnati being a possibility as well. Now that I saw the defense I watch the game again, and I really wish I could get someone's all 22. But with Cam Newton I see him able to drive his guy right into the pocket and I see sex and a lot of pressure coming from our insides this week because that's the best place to get Newton. he generally doesn't scramble to be outside , and he's slower than he has been. If Humber and brown and are safeties continue to hunt anyone out of the backfield will do well Interesting defensive philosophy. Kinda gives new meaning to total domination. In general, I think the league has demonstrated it would be fine with this as long as it's not directly referred to as a bounty, and as long as it's not caught on tape. Edited September 12, 2017 by transient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I thought he got some pressure on passing downs too and was close twice to sacks. They will come. I remain convinced. According to BFD he did not even record a SAQ.......which is an advanced stat created to reflect olfactoric pressure on the QB. Still the last guy off the ball, doesn't extend/use his arms well to stand up OT's and he lacks those big explosive strides and bend around the corner. Excellent short area quickness but the ability to constantly collapse the pocket I just don't see it. But it's only been like 11 games and several preseason games. I hope you are right though.......I thought he played pretty well compared to my expectations so it's something to build upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikie2times Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 In watching his college type I was overwhelmed by how he could anchor. He was doubled on almost every play and would never give an inch. The guy is strong as an ox. He's probably already a top 5 run defender at DE. Obviously we would like some healthy sack number from our DE's. Time will tell how he develops his pass rushing repertoire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 According to BFD he did not even record a SAQ.......which is an advanced stat created to reflect olfactoric pressure on the QB. Still the last guy off the ball, doesn't extend/use his arms well to stand up OT's and he lacks those big explosive strides and bend around the corner. Excellent short area quickness but the ability to constantly collapse the pocket I just don't see it. But it's only been like 11 games and several preseason games. I hope you are right though.......I thought he played pretty well compared to my expectations so it's something to build upon. He was a better edge defender than pass rusher in college. I don't see him developing into some dominant sack master, just a competent end. If he can get somewhere in the 5-6 sack range I think we can call that a successful season for him Shaq is basically a Justin Houston clone from an athleticism/measurables standpoint. And he had more sacks in college than Houston did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Shaq is basically a Justin Houston clone from an athleticism/measurables standpoint. And he had more sacks in college than Houston did. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Keep your porn watching info to yourselfso I do see Whaley's influence after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 Lol. Ugh. Do you need to see the combine numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Whaley sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Ugh. Do you need to see the combine numbers? I don't care what the numbers say. One guy can bend around the edge the other can't. The guy that bends the edge also plays with his hair on fire. Not even close. Just checked the numbers he is more explosive in every category. Not a surprise. It shows on the field. Edited September 12, 2017 by Commonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 lawson reminds me a little bit of orakpo. same build, both play de/olb, both can set the edge and rush the passer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat68 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) I like Shaq and think he'll be a tremendous run stopping DE, but I don't see him ever being a great pass rusher. We're going to have to stick Lorax outside of him if we want edge QB pressure. Against Carolina I would keep Lawson outside and maintain good rush lanes. I like Lorax inside with Brown putting pressure on the A Gaps all game on passing downs. Rush or drop into coverage. Try to get cam to drop his eyes vs staying strong in the pocket. Edited September 12, 2017 by Mat68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 lawson reminds me a little bit of orakpo. same build, both play de/olb, both can set the edge and rush the passer. Lawson is stiff in comparison to Orakpo. I think he will be a solid player but anyone hoping he regularly gets double digit sacks is going to be dissapointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 I don't care what the numbers say. One guy can bend around the edge the other can't. The guy that bends the edge also plays with his hair on fire. Not even close. Thank you for actually adding something of substance this time. Obviously Houston is a future Hall of Famer. All I was saying is that from a size, speed, combine drills and measurements standpoint Shaq compared favorably to Houston. And there is a direct, measured relationship between combine drills and on-field performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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