Royale with Cheese Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 hour ago, 26CornerBlitz said: It should be close to zero as starter. Majority should be rotation guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 1, 2018 Author Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Royale with Cheese said: It should be close to zero as starter. Majority should be rotation guy. His role should be defined by what he earns as McDermott preaches constantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: His role should be defined by what he earns as McDermott preaches constantly. I know but this was a poll for the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Good to see Shaq showing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I wonder if being a rotational player will help Shaq have more impact on the defense? Definitely looks like he is making sure they don't cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 minute ago, whatdrought said: I wonder if being a rotational player will help Shaq have more impact on the defense? Definitely looks like he is making sure they don't cut him. Cutting him was never in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soda Popinski Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 On 4/18/2018 at 7:43 PM, Epstein's Mother said: Stub Hub? first comment is a grand slam 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Lotta batted balls for Shaq this summer - let's hope that we continue to see that during the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, Heitz said: Lotta batted balls for Shaq this summer - let's hope that we continue to see that during the season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan17 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Have to like what we are seeing/reading about Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Would like to see how this D-line perform against a good offensive line. I am not expecting much from our O-line and hope at the very least they can become average over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 21 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Looks more like one of our WR's what with that drop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 42 minutes ago, Heitz said: Looks more like one of our WR's what with that drop... Especially today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurpleBull Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Maybe Lawson finds success being used from the 5-technique, like the Bengals with Justin Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 From Matthew Fairburn: Another strong day for Shaq Lawson Trent Murphy sat out another practice with a groin injury, and Lawson took advantage. While working with the first-team defense, Lawson had another sack and another batted pass. Lawson has already shown the ability to get his hands on passes at the line of scrimmage and stuff the run, but the added pass rush in the last few weeks has been encouraging. He’ll need to show he can do that during games to warrant significant snaps in the defensive end rotation, but Lawson seems to have responded well to offseason criticism. From Joe B: Shaq Lawson taking advantage of an opportunity - On the flipside of Foster, former first-round pick Shaq Lawson showed well on Monday. It was quite crucial for Lawson to do so because starting defensive end Trent Murphy had to miss the practice due to a groin injury, which led to more first-team time for Lawson. He's been up and down at camp through the first ten days, but Monday was one of his 'up' days. Lawson did well in team drills to force the pocket back, and he's still cross-training at defensive tackle on third down situations, which means he's still in the plans for a regular rotational role with the team. I'd like to see him be more consistently impactful as a pass rusher, as he tends to try and bull rush his way into the backfield far too often. However, he's playing with confidence and even batted down a pass today, too. Considering how many of the Doug Whaley draft picks he's seen walk out the door, Lawson knows this is a crucial preseason for him and his future with the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Irv Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 (edited) Setting his sights on the Pro Bowl? Dude better get a new Optometrist. Edited August 7, 2018 by Irv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 From Sal Capaccio's Arrow Up/ArrowDown: DE Shaq Lawson With Trent Murphy‘s injury making him unavailable to play, Lawson was presented with a huge opportunity to prove he’s a player this team can rely on to be a big contributor. He took that opportunity and ran with it, showing up in both the run and passing game on defense. I really liked his effort all night long, which is something people have questioned about him in the past. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Shaq Lawson could not shed blockers, lacks burst, and can’t get to the QB. As far as ive seen, the only thing he does OK is contain. I have a feeling his days may be numbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Shaq looked good last night against the Panthers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buftex Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I thought Shaq stood out last night...not sure why so many fans root for our guys to fail. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Buftex said: I thought Shaq stood out last night...not sure why so many fans root for our guys to fail. Whaley hating fanaticism with a few zealots that come to mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanners Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) Shaq was very good Thursday night. It was nice to see. I’m not sure if he will ever live up to a first round pick, but it was quite encouraging watching him play. He seems much quicker than previous years. Edited August 11, 2018 by Sanners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) 16 hours ago, Sanners said: Shaq was very good Thursday night. It was nice to see. I’m not sure if he will ever live up to a first round pick, but it was quite encouraging watching him play. He seems much quicker than previous years. He's much lighter that he's been in previous years. Edited August 12, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 5:54 PM, Buftex said: I thought Shaq stood out last night...not sure why so many fans root for our guys to fail. people have zero patience. You will see the same with Allen as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Over 29 years of fanhood Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/11/2018 at 8:09 AM, Sanners said: Shaq was very good Thursday night. It was nice to see. I’m not sure if he will ever live up to a first round pick, but it was quite encouraging watching him play. He seems much quicker than previous years. There was one snap where he was inside at a tackle spot, he was the first guy off the line by a mile. Was great to see from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveFor1Outta5 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 5:57 PM, 26CornerBlitz said: Whaley hating fanaticism with a few zealots that come to mind. I think that’s it’s just difficult for many of us to have faith in a Rex/Whaley pick. The Lawson pick has Rex’s fingerprints all over it. He doesn’t exactly have the greatest track record. Personally, I hope that Shaq becomes a huge success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Just now, DriveFor1Outta5 said: I think that’s it’s just difficult for many of us to have faith in a Rex/Whaley pick. The Lawson pick has Rex’s fingerprints all over it. He doesn’t exactly have the greatest track record. Personally, I hope that Shaq becomes a huge success. We should all be hoping for this as it'll only make the team better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I've never really liked the way Lawson plays. He's not a speed rusher that you have to worry about. He doesn't have great instincts where he is always in the right place to make a play. He is the last player to react when the ball is snapped. He is basically a 7 mil a year run stopper who comes in on goal line and short yardage plays. I don't see him drastically changing his game to where he is a player that is worth 7 mil a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 5:54 PM, Buftex said: I thought Shaq stood out last night...not sure why so many fans root for our guys to fail. He has clearly worked on his first step A TON. He was getting off the ball the same as the other DL, which is a HUGE improvement. He even nearly had an offside because he got off one snap so quick..........the problem was he then got stoned on that play. The first step is a start........but being quick into the OL across from him is something new.....he's literally always been the last guy off the snap even at Clemson. It may be that he has to learn how to use his arms/hands/feet when he's arriving on time. He's always had something of a different way of rushing the passer.........he would get off so late that his blocker would often be a bit fractured from the rest of the OL and that would OCCASIONALLY serve to Shaq's advantage and allow him space to work. When you come off in unison with the other DL the OL can get in lock-step and the room to move as a pass rusher decreases. You have to be good at getting thru tight spaces to have success with an inside move. I was pleased with his play but would have hoped that fixing the get-off would make a bigger impact. It's early, he should be able to build on that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 7 minutes ago, Call_Of_Ktulu said: I've never really liked the way Lawson plays. He's not a speed rusher that you have to worry about. He doesn't have great instincts where he is always in the right place to make a play. He is the last player to react when the ball is snapped. He is basically a 7 mil a year run stopper who comes in on goal line and short yardage plays. I don't see him drastically changing his game to where he is a player that is worth 7 mil a year. Lawson has a 2.8 million cap hit this year. Does that change anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 (edited) No, i was looking at the wrong number on the website. He serves no purpose as a average run stuffing DE. I would rather use the roster spot to develop another DE. Edited August 13, 2018 by Call_Of_Ktulu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Call_Of_Ktulu said: No, i was looking at the wrong number on the website. He serves no purpose as a average run stuffing DE. I would rather use the roster spot to develop another DE. How about we let our former 1st rd pick develop on his cheap rookie contract whom is showing signs that he is adjusting to this new defensive scheme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Real McCoy said: How about we let our former 1st rd pick develop on his cheap rookie contract whom is showing signs that he is adjusting to this new defensive scheme? I have no problem with letting him develop for another year. I wouldn't judge him off pre season games, lets see how he does when the games actually matter. I hope he turns into a solid rotation guy but he lacks the burst, speed and a dominating pass rush move to ever be a good DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfod Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I never had much to say about Shaq Lawson. I want to like him. The team already shipped out a lot of players they felt couldn't be a part of the big picture. This guy is still around. So I'll just wait and see what happens. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/10/2018 at 2:54 PM, Buftex said: I thought Shaq stood out last night...not sure why so many fans root for our guys to fail. THIS! Great game from Shaq...but people around here decide on draft night they dont like a choice in that spot and seem to just stick to their guns in an almost rooting way for them to fail and prove those judgments right. He has a lot to still prove, one vanilla preseason game is one thing, stringing together a strong series of practices and consistent showings in rest of preseason is what will show he belongs on this team. Right now, he's trending upward for sure, but he is going to have to keep doing it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 minute ago, Alphadawg7 said: THIS! Great game from Shaq...but people around here decide on draft night they dont like a choice in that spot and seem to just stick to their guns in an almost rooting way for them to fail and prove those judgments right. He has a lot to still prove, one vanilla preseason game is one thing, stringing together a strong series of practices and consistent showings in rest of preseason is what will show he belongs on this team. Right now, he's trending upward for sure, but he is going to have to keep doing it. He does look quicker with the first step. I remember watching him last year and he was just so slow to get off the ball. He dropped the weight and it looks like it's paid off. He's definitely committed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 14 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: He does look quicker with the first step. I remember watching him last year and he was just so slow to get off the ball. He dropped the weight and it looks like it's paid off. He's definitely committed. Yeah, all reports suggest he's putting in the changes and work to get the job done. He's got to do it on a consistent basis of course, and keep showing well in games, but so far its a fair statement to say he's off to a strong start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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