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Shaq Lawson - Part of the problem, or a piece of the puzzle?


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Is Shaq Lawson part of the problem or a piece of the (future) puzzle?  Is he brittle, brutal, or capable?

 

Recent medical reports have noted him as 'day to day' . However,  this will be the second week in a row he's not participating in practice and will likely miss the Vikes game.

 

Is there any intel on this guy and any indication of how the FO feels about him and his current situation?

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Watch what Hughs did in the second half vs. the Chargers. He's not an elite pass rusher, but he is legit. Shaq does not get anywhere near the pressure Hughs gets. Not even close. He is a weak point in the defense, just like whomever plays opposite Tre White will likely be a weak point that will be exploited by the Vikes. That makes Shaq Lawson part of the problem.

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He can clearly play in the NFL but beyond being a good run defender along the edge (Which has limited value) he hasn't show much and he has durability issues. Yet he is still young and not far removed from being a high draft pick. This season needs to play out before we know exactly just what kind of future this kid has. He doesn't need to be a pro-bowl player to have a long term future as a significant piece of the puzzle but he has to flash his ability more and stay healthy. 

1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

He will play out his rookie deal and the Bills will say peace out. They lack the depth at the position to trade him and he’s cheap depth so no reason to cut him unless they land someone better. 

 

Also his 2019 salary is guaranteed he will definitely get rotational snaps in 2019 but I think he still has time to pan out he just needs to stay healthy. Then again he could just be a JAG even if healthy. Still I think you have to see where he is at after this season. 

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While he's not proving to be worthy of his high draft position, I think he's a certainly good enough player to keep in the rotation. They can't all be pro-bowlers. And who knows, he has the natural talent to become a really good player if it clicks for him. 

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This being his third year,  like most draft picks, if he hasn’t shown it yet, he’s probably never going to at this point. He strikes me as a placeholder, nothing more. McDermott needs pressure from four rushers and Lawson can’t bring that element. 

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1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said:

 

Useless? No, Shaq is actually an excellent run defender.  Aaron Maybin was a useless 1st round pick.

For a first round pick he is, you wanna go back in bills history with me? John Pitts ring a bell

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