Post by boondocksaint88 on Jul 29, 2019 15:55:52 GMT -5
It's hard to get a read on interior defensive linemen early in camp and OTA's but this weekend they put the pads on and I've already heard a lot of praise of Dexter Lawrence. It's starting to look like they might actually use him as a Defensive End and keep Tomlinson as the NT. I'm guessing he will shift inside on 3rd downs and be a real 3-down defender.
I've heard Halapio mention him more than once.
NFL.com "Seven rookies worthy of early noise"
5) Dexter Lawrence, defensive lineman, New York Giants: The behemoth first-round pick, listed at 6-foot-4 and 342 pounds, has been lining up as the starting 3-4 defensive end early in camp. If he has the requisite quickness, that could present some unique matchup challenges.
Pat Traina - Three Standouts
Defensive Lineman Dexter Lawrence. Look up “versatile” in a newer edition of the dictionary, and you might find Dexter Lawrence’s picture next to it. Lawrence has lined up just about everywhere on the defensive line—on the nose, at the 3-tech, and the 5-tech, and he’s proven himself a load to handle, which is going to free up gaps for the guys behind him to exploit.
“He’s had an impact already,” Shurmur said, also noting that Lawrence has the requisite length to play further from the ball. “Watching the one-on-one pass rush, you can see that he’s a guy that’s going to be able to get some pressure. We feel good about him being able to play on all three downs. He hasn’t disappointed us in any way, and he’s continuing to get better each day.”
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Lawrence has some god given tools that you just cant teach. Players with his combination of size, strength and athleticism don't come around that often. I was excited to see him play this year. Now that they may utilize him all over the D-line makes me look forward to seeing him even more.
I've heard Halapio mention him more than once.
NFL.com "Seven rookies worthy of early noise"
5) Dexter Lawrence, defensive lineman, New York Giants: The behemoth first-round pick, listed at 6-foot-4 and 342 pounds, has been lining up as the starting 3-4 defensive end early in camp. If he has the requisite quickness, that could present some unique matchup challenges.
Pat Traina - Three Standouts
Defensive Lineman Dexter Lawrence. Look up “versatile” in a newer edition of the dictionary, and you might find Dexter Lawrence’s picture next to it. Lawrence has lined up just about everywhere on the defensive line—on the nose, at the 3-tech, and the 5-tech, and he’s proven himself a load to handle, which is going to free up gaps for the guys behind him to exploit.
“He’s had an impact already,” Shurmur said, also noting that Lawrence has the requisite length to play further from the ball. “Watching the one-on-one pass rush, you can see that he’s a guy that’s going to be able to get some pressure. We feel good about him being able to play on all three downs. He hasn’t disappointed us in any way, and he’s continuing to get better each day.”
PFF
Lawrence has some god given tools that you just cant teach. Players with his combination of size, strength and athleticism don't come around that often. I was excited to see him play this year. Now that they may utilize him all over the D-line makes me look forward to seeing him even more.